Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 19
Raiders Drop 33-30 to Bills as Crosby, Cousins Urge Fixes After 3rd Straight Loss
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 19

Raiders Drop 33-30 to Bills as Crosby, Cousins Urge Fixes After 3rd Straight Loss

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 19

Summary

  • Las Vegas fell 33-30 to Buffalo in Week 6, extending its skid to three games after another late-game collapse.
  • Maxx Crosby said the Raiders must study the film and improve their second-half execution, pointing to missed stops and turnovers that helped decide recent losses.
  • Kirk Cousins, who went 23-of-41 for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, said the team needs candid Monday reviews but should stick to its core preparation habits.
  • The slump follows a 3-0 start and has exposed a sharp contrast in the Raiders' ability to finish games, with close losses to the Chiefs and Bills highlighting the problem.
  • Las Vegas now turns to a Week 7 matchup with the 2-4 Rams, with players stressing fast improvement against a schedule that still includes strong opponents.

Insights

Are the Raiders just a few plays from turning it around, or do their late-game failures reveal a deeper flaw?
Can Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins, and Klint Kubiak fix the Raiders’ red-zone and penalty problems before the season slips away?