LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - The Las Vegas Raiders bring their league-best scoring attack (32.9 PPG, 1st) into Week 18 against a hot Buffalo Bills squad riding a five-game winning streak (5-0 over last five) as Buffalo fights to secure a wild-card berth. With Las Vegas locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC and Buffalo clinging to the No. 5 seed, Sunday's showdown carries serious playoff implications for both clubs.
Team Leaders
On offense, Josh Allen paces Buffalo with 4,399 passing yards (21 TD, 11 INT). In comparison, Tyrell Carney leads the Raiders with 4,044 yards through the air and a league-high 33 passing TDs. Buffalo's ground game features Rashaad Davis (1,071 yds, 9 TD). At the same time, Las Vegas relies on Isaiah Younger (1,021 yds, 15 TD) In the passing game, Dalton Kincaid tops the Bills with 910 receiving yards, while Bryce Bowers leads the Raiders with 1,267 yards and 11 TDs.
Previous Meeting
The last time these teams met, in Week 15 of Season 31, Las Vegas dominated Buffalo 34-7. Carney threw for 182 yards and a score, and Younger racked up 163 rushing yards with two TDs.
Team Stats
Buffalo averages 22.1 points per game (21st) and allows 20.3 points (5th), while Las Vegas scores 32.9 points (1st) and surrenders just 15.2 (1st). The Raiders rank 2nd in rushing (115.3 YPG) but allow just 58.3 RPG; Buffalo is 4th in passing (263.8 YPG) but gives up 232.8 YPG through the air (26th).
Last 5 Games
Buffalo has rolled through its last five matchups, winning each by double digits, while Las Vegas has claimed four wins in its last five, dropping only a Week 14 loss to the Chargers.
Injury Report
The Bills list RE Yetur Gross-Matos (77 OVR) out with a dislocated knee. Las Vegas will be without HB Lance Cunningham (ACL) and WR Harvey Austin (labrum).
Venue
This season's finale kicks off at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, where the Raiders have thrived with a dominant home record.
X-Factor
With Gross-Matos sidelined, Buffalo's pass rush will need a collective effort to pressure Carney. If Las Vegas can exploit this gap up front, their high-powered offense could roll.
Amid the divisional finish line, the Raiders seek to sustain momentum, and the Bills battle to lock in a playoff spot in a must-watch finale.
