Las Vegas
Raiders
9-8
17
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
13-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 31-17, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The Bills were looking to assert their dominance, and they delivered a performance that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Lamar Jackson led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 277 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. His favorite target, Xavier Worthy, had a standout game, racking up 223 receiving yards, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and create big plays. The Bills' offense was firing on all cylinders, making it difficult for the Raiders to keep pace.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial stops, highlighted by Joey Porter's interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. While the Raiders' Jalen Carter recorded a sack, it was the Bills' consistent pressure and ability to limit the Raiders' scoring opportunities that proved decisive. With a strong defensive performance and key turnovers, the Bills effectively controlled the game's tempo and secured a well-deserved victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 26 | 11 | 277 | 4 | 2 | 89.2 |
| Haynes King | QB | 24 | 12 | 88 | 0 | 5 | 19.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 223 | 37.2 | 4 | 81 | 1 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 45 |

