New York has taken control with a dominant ground game and a 17-point second quarter.
The Jets lead 23-14 at halftime after trailing 7-6 through the first quarter and answering with 17 points in the second. Geno Smith has thrown two touchdown passes, while Kirk Cousins has thrown one for Las Vegas. New York has outgained the Raiders 276-97, including a 140-27 edge on the ground, and holds the ball for 19:17 compared with Las Vegas’s 10:43. The Raiders have only five first downs to the Jets’ 17; after the break, watch whether they can extend drives and slow Braelon Allen, who already has 121 rushing yards.
Key Performers
Braelon Allen, Jets: 121 rushing yards Geno Smith, Jets: 11-of-17 passing, two touchdown passes Kirk Cousins, Raiders: 6-of-7 passing, one touchdown pass