The Las Vegas Raiders play and host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about the competition:
The Raiders won the coin toss and went into the third quarter. The Bills came down the field to score a short field goal to take a 3-0 lead on the first drive of the game.
The Raiders came back and scored a touchdown to take a 7-3 lead with 4:27 left in the quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run in which the Raiders had a good push. It was Jeanty’s first rushing score in 14 games.
The Bills drove down the field, but ultimately had to settle for a field goal to cut the score to 7-6 with 14:45 left in the quarter. The Raiders will win this game if they continue to stay tough on third down defense.
The Raiders were forced to punt on their second drive of the game.
The Bills easily drove down the field on big plays to take a 13-7 lead with 7:13 left. Buffalo already has 183 yards on defense.
The Raiders responded with a field goal to cut the score to 13-10 with 2:23 left after a nice blocked drive.
Kwity Paye, who had been very quiet since week one, had a big sack to force the Buffalos to punt late in the half. This was a huge stop by the Raiders defense.
The Raiders got within field goal range and Mat Gay tied it at 13-13 at halftime. It was a good half for the Raiders and they got the ball back to start the second half.
The Raiders blew an opportunity by making it 3 to start the second half.
The Bills responded with a touchdown, but a penalty erased it. Buffalo converted a field goal to make it 16-13 with 9:45 left.
A bad interception thrown by Kirk Cousins. The Bills’ ball at the Raiders’ 32.
The Bills cash in with a touchdown pass from Josh Allen to Keon Coleman as Buffalo takes a 23-13 lead with 6:22 left.
The Raiders placed the ball inside the Bills’ 5-yard line, but two consecutive rush calls lost yards. They had to settle for a 23-yard field goal from Matt Gay. The Bills lead 23-16 with 13:32 left.
The Raiders force a huge three and out.
The Raiders respond. Tre Tucker’s cousins for the tying score. 23-23 with 8:07 to play.
The Bills drove down the field to take a 30-23 lead with 4:43 left.
The Raiders must respond again. Score and go for two?
The Bulls made a field goal to make it a 33-23 game with 1:55 left.
Cousins hits Tucker for a deep TD. 33-30. It’s not over.
The Bills have the inside kick. It’s over.
Now that the game is complete, let’s look at the key aspects:
Team records: The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-3. The Buffalo Bills are 4-1.
What the loss means for the Raiders:
The Raiders are now 3-3 on the season after starting 3-0. They trail the Kansas City Chiefs 6-0 by three games in the AFC West.
Turning point of the game:
There were plenty of twists and turns, but the Raiders were playing catch-up for most of the game.
The Raiders reported no injuries.
What’s next for the Raiders:
The Raiders will host the 2-4 Los Angeles Rams next Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 p.m. PT.
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