Raiders overcome yardage deficit and 9-point hole to beat Jets
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Jets 38–33 despite being outgained 439–333, overcoming a 9-point deficit with help from Dylan Laube’s 95-yard kickoff return touchdown.
New York gained more yards both rushing and passing, but Las Vegas converted 7 of 11 third downs to the Jets’ 4 of 11. The Raiders also committed no turnovers, while the Jets’ lone turnover ended their final drive.
After trailing 23–14 at halftime, Las Vegas scored 14 unanswered points across the third and fourth quarters. Kirk Cousins’ 2-yard touchdown pass to Nailor put the Raiders ahead for good, and Gay’s 53-yard field goal extended the lead before Chinn intercepted Smith’s final pass.
Cousins completed 19 of 26 passes for 247 yards and 3 touchdowns, including 2 to Brock Bowers, who had 7 catches for 92 yards. For New York, Braelon Allen rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while Adonai Mitchell caught 7 passes for 142 yards and a touchdown.