The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat the New York Jets (2-6) 38-33 at MetLife Stadium on November 1, 2026, as Kirk Cousins accounted for four touchdowns, Brock Bowers scored twice and Dylan Laube delivered a 95-yard kickoff-return touchdown.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV | 7 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 38 |
| NYJ | 6 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 33 |
Las Vegas finally ended its four-game losing streak, but it needed a second-half comeback and a little special teams magic to get there. Brock Bowers opened the scoring with a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch before Dylan Laube returned a kickoff 95 yards for the NFL’s first kickoff-return touchdown of the season. Despite those highlights, the Raiders trailed 23-14 at halftime. Kirk Cousins took over after the break, finding Bowers for another touchdown before scoring on a one-yard sneak. Ashton Jeanty, surprisingly limited to two carries after questioning the Jets’ willingness to tackle earlier in the week, still contributed a crucial 45-yard reception that helped set up Cousins’ go-ahead touchdown to Jalen Nailor. Cousins finished with 247 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and a rushing score, while Bowers caught seven passes for 92 yards. Mike Washington Jr. added 83 rushing yards, and Matt Gay’s late 53-yard field goal secured the victory.
New York’s offense finally looked dangerous, making another loss even more frustrating. Geno Smith threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Adonai Mitchell exploded for 142 receiving yards, and Braelon Allen rushed for 147 yards and a score. Garrett Wilson also contributed 83 receiving yards. The Jets scored on their first six possessions and held a 30-21 third-quarter lead, yet couldn’t finish the job. Their opening drive stalled inside the five-yard line, and another promising fourth-quarter possession ended with a field goal instead of a touchdown. Defensively, New York allowed Cousins to complete 73.1% of his passes while surrendering seven third-down conversions. Jeremy Chinn’s interception provided Las Vegas with its only takeaway, but the bigger story was a Jets defense that couldn’t protect repeated leads. Aaron Glenn’s team gained 439 yards, averaged 7.2 yards per play and still dropped to 2-6. That’s a difficult loss to explain away.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 38 | 33 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 333 | 439 |
| Passing Yards | 238 | 273 |
| Rushing Yards | 95 | 166 |
| Total Plays | 60 | 61 |
| Yards Per Play | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| First Downs | 22 | 26 |
| Third Downs | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Third-Down % | 63.6% | 36.4% |
| Fourth Downs | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties | 5 | 6 |
| Penalty Yards | 37 | 32 |
| Time of Possession | 29:58 | 30:02 |
Passing
Las Vegas Raiders
- Kirk Cousins — 19/26, 73.1%, 247 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT, 9.5 YPA, 1 SACK, 141.0 RTG
New York Jets
- Geno Smith — 20/32, 62.5%, 290 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT, 9.1 YPA, 2 SACK, 99.7 RTG
Rushing
Las Vegas Raiders
- Mike Washington Jr. — 25 CAR, 83 YDS, 3.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 15
- Ashton Jeanty — 2 CAR, 9 YDS, 4.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 8
New York Jets
- Braelon Allen — 21 CAR, 147 YDS, 7.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 24
- Isaiah Davis — 5 CAR, 15 YDS, 3.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 5
Receiving
Las Vegas Raiders
- Brock Bowers — 7 REC, 10 TGT, 92 YDS, 13.1 AVG, 2 TD, LONG 27
- Ashton Jeanty — 3 REC, 4 TGT, 64 YDS, 21.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 45
- Michael Mayer — 5 REC, 6 TGT, 53 YDS, 10.6 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 19
- Jalen Nailor — 4 REC, 4 TGT, 38 YDS, 9.5 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 12
- Ian Thomas — 0 REC, 1 TGT, 0 YDS, 0.0 AVG, 0 TD
New York Jets
- Adonai Mitchell — 7 REC, 9 TGT, 142 YDS, 20.3 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 47
- Garrett Wilson — 6 REC, 12 TGT, 83 YDS, 13.8 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 31
- Kenyon Sadiq — 1 REC, 2 TGT, 22 YDS, 22.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 22
- Mason Taylor — 3 REC, 5 TGT, 19 YDS, 6.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
- Isaiah Williams — 1 REC, 1 TGT, 18 YDS, 18.0 AVG, 1 TD, LONG 18
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 12:50 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 21-yard field goal | LV 0, NYJ 3 |
| Q1 | 7:23 | Las Vegas Raiders | Brock Bowers 12-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Matt Gay kick) | LV 7, NYJ 3 |
| Q1 | 2:13 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 36-yard field goal | LV 7, NYJ 6 |
| Q2 | 10:56 | New York Jets | Isaiah Williams 18-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders kick) | LV 7, NYJ 13 |
| Q2 | 10:44 | Las Vegas Raiders | Dylan Laube 95-yard Kickoff Return (Matt Gay kick) | LV 14, NYJ 13 |
| Q2 | 6:18 | New York Jets | Adonai Mitchell 12-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders kick) | LV 14, NYJ 20 |
| Q2 | 0:09 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 39-yard field goal | LV 14, NYJ 23 |
| Q3 | 9:59 | Las Vegas Raiders | Brock Bowers 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Matt Gay kick) | LV 21, NYJ 23 |
| Q3 | 8:20 | New York Jets | Braelon Allen 21-yard run (Jason Sanders kick) | LV 21, NYJ 30 |
| Q3 | 4:14 | Las Vegas Raiders | Kirk Cousins 1-yard run (Matt Gay kick) | LV 28, NYJ 30 |
| Q4 | 11:33 | Las Vegas Raiders | Jalen Nailor 2-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Matt Gay kick) | LV 35, NYJ 30 |
| Q4 | 4:31 | New York Jets | Jason Sanders 31-yard field goal | LV 35, NYJ 33 |
| Q4 | 0:27 | Las Vegas Raiders | Matt Gay 53-yard field goal | LV 38, NYJ 33 |
Defense
Las Vegas Raiders
- Jeremy Chinn — 10 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 INT, 1 PD
- Eric Stokes — 8 TOT, 7 SOLO, 1 TFL, 2 PD
- Maxx Crosby — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH
- Nakobe Dean — 12 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Quay Walker — 9 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Dylan Laube — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 FR TD
- Tim Keenan III — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Treydan Stukes — 8 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 PD
- Tommy Eichenberg — 2 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 PD
- Folorunso Fatukasi — 1 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL
New York Jets
- Dane Belton — 12 TOT, 9 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 PD
- Jamien Sherwood — 14 TOT, 5 SOLO
- Minkah Fitzpatrick — 9 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 QBH, 1 PD
- Will McDonald IV — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Demario Davis — 7 TOT, 1 SOLO
- Azareye’h Thomas — 5 TOT, 1 PD
- Darrell Jackson Jr. — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Jack Heflin — 2 TOT, 2 QBH
- Kingsley Enagbare — 3 TOT, 1 QBH
- Nate Lynn — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 QBH
Kick Returns
Las Vegas Raiders
- Dylan Laube — 3 KR, 144 YDS, 48.0 AVG, LONG 95, 1 TD
New York Jets
- Isaiah Williams — 2 KR, 66 YDS, 33.0 AVG, LONG 41, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Las Vegas Raiders
Not available.
New York Jets
- Isaiah Williams — 2 PR, 22 YDS, 11.0 AVG, LONG 18, 0 TD
