- Q1 10:12FGBUFTyler Bass 44 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q1 4:27TDLVAshton Jeanty 1 Yd Rush (Matt Gay Kick)3–7
- Q2 14:45FGBUFTyler Bass 28 Yd Field Goal6–7
- Q2 7:13TDBUFKhalil Shakir 9 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)13–7
- Q2 2:14FGLVMatt Gay 35 Yd Field Goal13–10
- Q2 0:00FGLVMatt Gay 27 Yd Field Goal13–13
- Q3 9:45FGBUFTyler Bass 47 Yd Field Goal16–13
- Q3 6:22TDBUFKeon Coleman 12 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)23–13
- Q4 13:32FGLVMatt Gay 23 Yd Field Goal23–16
- Q4 8:07TDLVTre Tucker 11 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Matt Gay Kick)23–23
- Q4 4:43TDBUFJames Cook III 3 Yd Rush (Tyler Bass Kick)30–23
- Q4 1:56FGBUFTyler Bass 38 Yd Field Goal33–23
- Q4 1:32TDLVTre Tucker 44 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Matt Gay Kick)33–30
Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 18, 2026, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30 at Allegiant Stadium. Buffalo recovered a late onside kick attempt to preserve a road victory and improve to 5-1.
The teams were tied 13-13 at halftime before Buffalo created separation in the third quarter. The Bills scored 10 points in that period and held the Raiders scoreless.
Las Vegas answered with 17 fourth-quarter points to make the finish close. Kirk Cousins connected with Tre Tucker on a 44-yard touchdown pass during the late comeback.
Buffalo's final field goal proved enough once the Bills secured the ensuing onside kick. The Raiders fell to 3-3 despite bringing the margin back to 3 points.
Earlier, Josh Allen found Khalil Shakir for a 9-yard touchdown on a screen pass. Ashton Jeanty had given Las Vegas an early lead with a 1-yard touchdown run.
The Bills entered their bye week following another game that required them to protect a late advantage.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Buffalo Bills | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 23 | 25 |
| Total yards | 345 | 378 |
| Net passing yards | 242 | 313 |
| Rushing yards | 103 | 65 |
| Yards per play | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-11 | 7-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Red-zone conversions | 3-5 | 2-5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 8-77 | 7-62 |
| Time of possession | 31:48 | 28:12 |
Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders — NFL Game Analysis
Buffalo Bills defeated Las Vegas Raiders 33–30, a 3-point margin. Las Vegas Raiders led in total offense, 378 to 345. Buffalo Bills led in rushing yards, 103 to 65. Buffalo Bills committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Buffalo Bills converted 4 of 11 third downs; Las Vegas Raiders converted 7 of 12.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Buffalo Bills
Passing
- #17Josh Allen
Rushing
- #4James Cook III
- #7Ray Davis
- #26Ty Johnson
- #17Josh Allen
Receiving
- #0Keon Coleman
- #4James Cook III
- #86Dalton Kincaid
- #5Joshua Palmer
- #10Khalil Shakir
- #26Ty Johnson
- #7Ray Davis
- #88Dawson Knox
- #13Skyler Bell
Defense
- #8Terrel Bernard
- #24Cole Bishop
- #3Damar Hamlin
- #42Dorian Williams
- #99TJ Parker
- #96Deone Walker
- #97Greg Gaines
- #90DeWayne Carter
- #28Sam Franklin Jr.
- #44Joe Andreessen
- #47Christian Benford
- #56Javon Solomon
- #52Kaleb Elarms-Orr
- #23Dee Alford
- #21Davison Igbinosun
- #55Michael Hoecht
- #22C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- #98T.J. Sanders
- #83Keleki Latu
- #1Maxwell Hairston
- #15Greg Rousseau
- #94Landon Jackson
- #85Jackson Hawes
- #29Jalon Kilgore
Las Vegas Raiders
Passing
- #8Kirk Cousins
Rushing
- #4Mike Washington Jr.
- #2Ashton Jeanty
- #23Dylan Laube
Receiving
- #1Tre Tucker
- #87Michael Mayer
- #89Brock Bowers
- #2Ashton Jeanty
- #9Jalen Nailor
- #4Mike Washington Jr.
- #82Cody White
- #23Dylan Laube
Defense
- #17Nakobe Dean
- #11Jeremy Chinn
- #31Treydan Stukes
- #7Quay Walker
- #98Maxx Crosby
- #3Taron Johnson
- #5Eric Stokes
- #20Isaiah Pola-Mao
- #95Kwity Paye
- #99Thomas Booker IV
- #26Darien Porter
- #55Cody Lindenberg
- #96Jonah Laulu
- #44Tommy Eichenberg
- #25Darrell Luter Jr.
- #51Malcolm Koonce
- #14Matt Gay
- #81Dareke Young
- #87Michael Mayer
- #92JJ Pegues
- #69Adam Butler
- #94Folorunso Fatukasi
- #35Hezekiah Masses