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Bills defeat Raiders 33-30 as Josh Allen ties Jim Kelly’s franchise TD pass record

Allen’s third‑quarter pass tied the Bills’ all‑time TD mark in a 33‑30 win at Allegiant Stadium.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:06:31 GMT

Josh Allen threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, tying the Buffalo Bills’ career touchdown‑pass record held by Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, as the Bills held off the Las Vegas Raiders 33‑30 on Sunday.

What happened

The Bills entered Allegiant Stadium as 5.5‑point favorites. They scored on their first three drives, with Tyler Bass converting field goals from 44 and 28 yards before Allen connected with Khalil Shakir for a 9‑yard touchdown. The Raiders responded, tying the game at 13‑13 at halftime. In the third quarter, Allen escaped a sack and delivered a 12‑yard pass to Keon Coleman, matching Kelly’s 258 career touchdown passes. James Cook added a 3‑yard rushing TD with 4:43 left, and Bass sealed the win with a 38‑yard field goal with 1:56 remaining.

What the reports add

Reuters noted Allen’s improvisational brilliance and the exact yardage of his passing performance, while Bleacher Report highlighted the game‑changing “flip pass” in the third quarter and the fact that the Bills scored 20 second‑half points. Bleacher Report also mentioned that the Bills were without safety C.J. Gardner‑Johnson, who was ejected late in the first half for unsportsmanlike conduct.

What was said

Bleacher Report quoted the game’s atmosphere, describing Allen’s third‑quarter pass as “one of the season’s best plays.” Reuters did not include direct quotes from players or coaches.

How it came about

The matchup followed a preview that warned the Raiders’ defense would need to tighten up against Buffalo’s rushing attack, after the Bills’ previous overtime win over the Rams (see Felo coverage). Earlier in the week, a human‑interest piece noted Klint Kubiak hugging his father Gary before the game (see Felo coverage).

Key facts

Josh Allen threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns (winnipegfreepress.com)
Allen tied Jim Kelly’s franchise record of 258 career TD passes (winnipegfreepress.com)
Buffalo beat Las Vegas 33-30 (bleacherreport.com)
Tyler Bass kicked field goals of 44, 28 and 38 yards (bleacherreport.com)
James Cook scored a 3-yard rushing TD with 4:43 left (winnipegfreepress.com)