Buffalo creates separation after halftime
The Buffalo Bills beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30 at Allegiant Stadium in Week 6, earning their second consecutive three-point victory and improving to 5-1. Las Vegas fell to 3-3 with its third straight loss. The teams reached halftime tied at 13 after Buffalo outscored Las Vegas 10-6 in the second quarter. The Bills then scored all 10 points in the third quarter to build a 23-13 advantage. Las Vegas put up 17 points in the fourth, but Buffalo added 10 of its own to finish three points ahead. The Bills followed their 37-34 win over the Los Angeles Rams with another narrow result.
Cook anchors the Bills’ production
James Cook III carried 22 times for 95 yards and a touchdown, then added 58 receiving yards while catching all three of his targets. His 153 yards from scrimmage gave Buffalo production on the ground and through the air. Josh Allen completed 23 of 33 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Keon Coleman caught four passes for 59 yards and a score, while Khalil Shakir added four receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. For Las Vegas, Kirk Cousins finished 23-of-41 for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Tre Tucker caught five passes for 97 yards and both receiving touchdowns. Michael Mayer contributed seven catches for 95 yards, and Brock Bowers had four receptions for 70 yards.
Tucker leads the fantasy returns
Tucker’s two touchdowns pushed him to a game-high 26.7 PPR points, ahead of Cook’s 24.3. Cook paired his rushing workload with a perfect three-for-three receiving line, giving fantasy managers value beyond his touchdown. Mayer scored 16.5 PPR points on nine targets, matching Bowers’ target total but finishing with three more catches and 25 more yards. Ashton Jeanty managed 22 rushing yards on 10 carries, but a rushing touchdown and four catches for 36 yards brought him to 15.8 PPR points.
Next opponents
The Raiders host the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 on Oct. 25 at 4:25 p.m. ET. Buffalo’s next game is at home against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8 on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET.