Buffalo
Bills
12-7
30
FINAL
39
Las Vegas
Raiders
17-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown for the Conference Championship, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 39-30, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. The stakes were high as both teams sought to advance to the season's pinnacle, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle.
Fernando Mendoza spearheaded the Raiders' offensive attack, throwing for 285 yards and showcasing his ability to lead under pressure. Ashton Jeanty complemented the passing game with a dominant performance on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards. CeeDee Lamb was a reliable target, amassing 124 receiving yards and keeping the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Josh Allen delivered a strong showing for Buffalo, tossing four touchdown passes but ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Bills struggled to contain the Raiders' explosive offense, allowing key plays that shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Las Vegas scored a crucial touchdown that extended their lead to two scores, leaving Buffalo scrambling to respond. Cole Bishop led the Bills with four tackles, and while Greg Rousseau recorded a sack and Christian Benford snagged an interception, it wasn't enough to stifle the Raiders’ relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 19 | 13 | 285 | 3 | 1 | 128.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 13 | 236 | 4 | 1 | 100.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 116 | 8.3 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 107 | 5.6 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

