Bills set to play Raiders in Week 6
Buffalo, aiming for a 5-1 record, visits Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, while the home team seeks to end a two-game skid.
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What happened
The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, as part of Week 6 of the NFL season. Seven of eight expert panelists predicted a Buffalo win, with one dissenting. A later report card said Buffalo reached its bye week at 5-1, holding the top spot in the AFC East.
Why it matters
A Buffalo win would move the team to 5-1, while a Las Vegas win would end its two-game losing streak.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 10:14 AM ET: Seven of eight expert panelists predicted the Bills would beat the Raiders, with one dissenter.
- Oct 19, 7:09 AM ET: Buffalo was described as having reached its bye week with a 5-1 record and the top spot in the AFC East.
Coverage
- Bills' Dorian Williams gets first career interception vs. Raiders (USA Today)
- Report Card Grades for Bills' NFL Week 6 Game vs. Raiders (bleacherreport.com)
- NFL Experts Near Complete Consensus on Bills' Chances to Beat Raiders in Week 6 (Unknown)
- What channel is Bills vs Raiders on? How to watch NFL Week 6 game (Yahoo Sports)
- Bills vs. Raiders odds, picks, Week 6 NFL predictions: Use Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus (cbssports.com)
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