NFL · Final Recap

Raiders’ Defense Delivers Two Touchdowns in 38–33 Escape

November 1, 2026 · 9:07 PM

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Las Vegas erased a nine-point halftime deficit as its defense recorded two touchdowns and Kirk Cousins threw four more.

The Raiders rallied from a 23–14 halftime deficit, outscoring the Jets 24–10 after the break to win 38–33. Las Vegas’ defense delivered two touchdowns, and the Raiders finished with no turnovers despite New York intercepting one pass. Kirk Cousins completed 19 of 26 passes for 247 yards and four touchdown passes, adding 3 rushing yards. Brock Bowers caught 7 passes for 92 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Las Vegas converted all 4 of its red-zone trips. Geno Smith completed 20 of 32 passes for 290 yards and 2 touchdown passes, with 4 rushing yards. Braelon Allen rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown, adding 2 catches for 6 yards; Adonai Mitchell had 7 receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown. New York led in total yards 439–333 and first downs 26–22, but Las Vegas converted 7 of 11 third downs to the Jets’ 4 of 11; New York had 2 sacks to the Raiders’ 1.
Key Performers

Kirk Cousins, Raiders: 19/26, 247 passing yards, 3 rushing yards, 4 touchdown passes. Brock Bowers, Raiders: 7 receptions, 92 yards, 2 touchdowns. Braelon Allen, Jets: 147 rushing yards, 6 receiving yards, 2 catches, 1 touchdown.

Standings Impact

Las Vegas improves to 4–4 and ends a four-game losing streak. New York falls to 2–6.

DYMA Insight

The Jets generated 106 more total yards, but Las Vegas paired two defensive touchdowns with a 7-for-11 third-down rate. That conversion edge and the Raiders’ four-for-four red-zone performance made the difference.