The Las Vegas Raiders are playing are hosting the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the contest:
First quarter
The Raiders won the coin toss and deferred to the third quarter. The Bills went down the field to kick 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 go in the quarter on a 1-yard touchdown run in which the Raiders had a good push on. It was Jeanty’s first rushing score in 14 games.
Second quarter:.
The Bills cruised down the field, but, in the end, had to settle for a field goal to cut the score 7-6 with 14:45 to go in the quarter. The Raiders will win this game if the can continue to stay tough on third down on defense.
The Raiders were forced to punt on their second drive of the game.
The Bills easily went down the field on the fuel of some big chunk plays to take a 13-7 lead with 7:13 to go. Buffalo already has 183 yards of defense.
The Raiders answered with a field goal to cut the score to 13-10 with 2:23 to go after a nice drive stalled.
Kwity Paye, who had been very quiet since Week 1, had a big sack to force the Buffalos to punt late in the half. That was a huge stop by the Raiders’ defense.
The Raiders got down into field-goal range and Mat Gay tied it at 13-13 at the half. It was a good half for the Raiders and they get the ball to start the second half.
Third quarter:
The Raiders’ blew an opportunity by going 3-and-out to start the second half.
The Bills responded with a touchdown, but a penalty wiped it out. Buffalo did convert a field goal to make it 16-13 with 9:45 to go.
A bad interception thrown by Kirk Cousins. Bills’ ball at Raiders’ 32.
The Bills’ cash in with a touchdown pass from Josh Allen to Keon Coleman as Buffalo took a 23-13 lead with 6:22 to go.
Fourth quarter:
The Raiders got the ball inside the Bills’ 5-yard line, but two straight run calls lost yardage. They had to settle for a 23-yard Matt Gay field goal. The Bills lead 23-16 with 13:32 to go.
The Raiders’ force a huge three and out.
The Raiders answer. Cousins to Tre Tucker for the tying score. 23-23 with 8:07 to go.
The Bills marched down the field to take a 30-23 lead with 4:43 to go.
Raiders must answer again. Score and go for two?
Nope, punt.
The Bulls hit a field goal to make it a 33-23 game with 1:55 to go.
Cousins hits Tucker for a deep TD. 33-30. It’s not over.
Bills’ get the inside kick. It’s over.
Final score:
Bills 33, Raiders 30
Now that the game is over, let’s take a 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 6-0 Kansas City Chiefs by three games in the AFC West.
Turning point of the game:
There were a lot of twists and turns, but the Raiders were playing catch up most of the game.
Injury report:
The Raiders didn’t report any injuries.
What’s next for the Raiders:
The Raiders are hosting at the 2-4 Los Angeles Rams next Sunday. Kickoff is at 1:25 p.m. PT.
