Raiders prepare for Bills challenge with struggling red zone defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) face the Buffalo Bills (4-1) on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. The Bills lead with a sixth-best red zone offense, scoring on 71.4% of their trips, while the Raiders rank near the bottom defensively, allowing scores 77.8% of the time in the red zone. Quarterback Josh Allen is a key factor, leading the NFL with eight rushing touchdowns this season. Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard acknowledges the need for improved execution following a poor showing last week against New England.
- •Raiders ranked 27th in yards allowed and 29th in red zone defense.
- •Buffalo's offense has scored 15 touchdowns on red zone trips.
- •Josh Allen has scored a touchdown in each game this season.
- •Leonard emphasizes need for better discipline and communication on defense.
- •Raiders have 10 takeaways, ranking second in the NFL.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders Week 6: Bills a supreme challenge for leaky red zone defense
"Quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook terrors near end zone and Las Vegas ranked near bottom stopping teams
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