The Las Vegas Raiders snatched a wild 38-33 road win against the New York Jets, but the biggest shocker wasn’t just the shootout. It was seeing Ashton Jeanty, a guy many thought would be a huge part of the offense, get a measly two carries. Yeah, you read that right: two touches in a game where the Raiders offense was putting up points.
Mike Washington Jr. Takes Over as Cousins Goes Off
While Jeanty was barely on the field, Mike Washington Jr. absolutely dominated the backfield for the Raiders. He led the team with 25 carries for 83 yards, stepping up big time to be the primary runner. Kirk Cousins, man, he was slinging it. Cousins threw three touchdown passes, completing 19 of 26 attempts for 247 yards without an interception. He even snuck in a rushing touchdown for himself. The connection between Cousins and Brock Bowers was straight fire, with Bowers hauling in seven catches for 92 yards and two huge touchdowns. Jalen Nailor also snagged a key touchdown catch later in the game. It’s clear this Raiders offense can put up points, especially when they’re feeding guys like Bowers.
Jets Fight Back in a Back-and-Forth Thriller
This game was a total rollercoaster, and the Jets came to play despite their 1.5-point underdog status. Geno Smith threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, trying to rally his team. Braelon Allen was a beast on the ground for New York, ripping off 147 yards on 21 carries and finding the end zone. Adonai Mitchell had a monster day receiving, pulling in seven catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, including a crucial 12-yard score. Garrett Wilson also had six catches for 83 yards. The Jets even took control before halftime, scoring 17 points in the second quarter to lead 23-14. Las Vegas only managed a Dylan Laube 95-yard kickoff return in that quarter to keep it close. After the break, Bowers scored his second touchdown and Cousins added his rushing score, but New York kept answering, with Allen’s 21-yard rush regaining the lead for the Jets. Cousins hit Nailor to put the Raiders up 35-30 to open the fourth, setting the stage for an insane finish.
Chinn Seals It, Raiders Hit .500
The tension was through the roof in the final minutes. Jason Sanders nailed a 31-yard field goal for the Jets, cutting the deficit to two points with just over four minutes left. But Matt Gay, the Raiders’ kicker, came up clutch with a monster 53-yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining, making it a five-point game and forcing the Jets to score a touchdown. New York drove down to the 35-yard line, but that’s when Jeremy Chinn, the Raiders’ safety, stepped up huge. He picked off Smith, sealing the road win and crushing the Jets’ comeback hopes. What a play to end a wild game! This victory brings the Raiders to a 4-4 record, keeping them third in the AFC West. The Jets, unfortunately, slide to a tough 2-6 record, sitting at the bottom of the AFC East.
Next up, the Raiders hit the road again for another tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The Jets don’t catch a break either, as they’re set to travel and face the Kansas City Chiefs. It doesn’t get any easier for either squad!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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