# NFL Week 8: Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) vs. New York Jets (2-5) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

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> Two teams desperate to snap a slide meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The Las Vegas Raiders arrive at 3-4 having dropped four straight, wh...

By Rhett Zone · Published 2026-10-31 18:56 UTC

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Two teams desperate to snap a slide meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The [Las Vegas Raiders](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/las-vegas-raiders) arrive at 3-4 having dropped four straight, while the [New York Jets](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/new-york-jets) sit at 2-5 on a two-game losing streak. Las Vegas has been outscored 197-183 on the season, and New York has been outscored 150-137, so neither side has found much offensive rhythm lately.

## Game details

- When | Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where | MetLife Stadium
- TV | Fox
- Line | New York Jets -1.5 | O/U 45.5 (market view)
- Las Vegas Raiders record | 3-4
- New York Jets record | 2-5

## The matchup

According to the NFL's game notes, [Kirk Cousins](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/kirk-cousins) leads the league in touchdown passes with sixteen and ranks third in passing yards with 1,877 this season. He's the only quarterback with 240-plus passing yards in six games this year, and he threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7. [Ashton Jeanty](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/ashton-jeanty) is aiming for his third straight game with a touchdown after putting up 76 scrimmage yards and a receiving score last week, and he has topped 75 scrimmage yards in four of his last five outings.

On the other side, [Geno Smith](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/geno-smith) has been sharp too, completing 23 of 30 passes for 287 yards, three touchdowns and a 125.3 rating in Week 7. He's aiming for a third straight game with a completion percentage of 65 or better, 250-plus passing yards and a touchdown pass. [Braelon Allen](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/braelon-allen) backs him up well, coming off a career-high 134 scrimmage yards and a career-high six catches, and he's going for his fourth straight game with 100-plus scrimmage yards.

## Key matchups

[Brock Bowers](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/brock-bowers) versus the Jets linebacker corps is the matchup to watch. Bowers ranks second among tight ends in receiving yards with 455 and is tied for third in receptions with 34, and he's gunning for his fourth straight road game with a touchdown catch. He'll see plenty of [Jamien Sherwood](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jamien-sherwood), who had eight tackles, two tackles for loss and two pass breakups last week and is chasing his third straight game with eight-plus tackles and a tackle for loss.

Up front, [Maxx Crosby](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/maxx-crosby) leads the NFL in tackles for loss since 2019 with 136 and ranks fifth in sacks over that span with 71.5. He had a tackle for loss last week and is looking for his third in a row. He'll test a Jets offensive line trying to protect Smith, who's throwing to [Garrett Wilson](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/garrett-wilson) and rookie [Omar Cooper Jr.](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/omar-cooper-jr) Cooper caught five passes for 115 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 and is tied for second among rookies with two touchdown catches this season.

## Injuries that matter

For the Raiders, tight end [Carter Runyon](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/carter-runyon) is out with a foot injury and defensive end [Patrick Johnson](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/patrick-johnson) is out with a stinger. Wide receiver [Jack Bech](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jack-bech) is questionable with a forearm injury and offensive guard [Jackson Powers-Johnson](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jackson-powers-johnson) is questionable with a back injury. Cornerback [Eric Stokes](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/eric-stokes) was limited in practice, though that's a practice report only with no game status attached.

The Jets have more bodies banged up. Running back [Breece Hall](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/breece-hall) is questionable with a quadricep issue, linebacker [David Bailey](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/david-bailey) is doubtful with a groin injury, and offensive guard [Dylan Parham](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/dylan-parham) is questionable with a knee injury. Defensive end [Joseph Ossai](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/joseph-ossai) is out with an ankle injury, offensive tackle [Max Mitchell](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/max-mitchell) is out with a concussion, and defensive tackle [T'Vondre Sweat](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/t-vondre-sweat) is out with a knee injury.

## Fantasy angles

Geno Smith projects for 17.5 DraftKings points and has the hot hand after his three-touchdown outing, making him a strong start under center this week.

Kirk Cousins isn't far behind at 17.0 projected points, and with him leading the NFL in touchdown passes, he's a trustworthy option as well.

Brock Bowers projects for 15.0 points and remains a top option among tight ends given his usage.

Omar Cooper Jr. projects for 14.0 points off a 115-yard, one-touchdown performance, giving him a strong floor in this spot.

Braelon Allen projects for 13.5 points after a career-high performance and is worth a look in the flex given his workload trend.

## The pick

The market has the Jets favored by 1.5 points with a total of 45.5, and the market score sits at Jets 24, Raiders 22. Cousins and the Raiders' passing attack has produced points all year even during the skid, but New York's recent form at home and Smith's efficiency give the Jets a slight edge in what should be a tight one.

## Injury report

- Player | Team | Pos | Status
- Carter Runyon | Las Vegas Raiders | TE | Out
- Patrick Johnson | Las Vegas Raiders | DE | Out
- Jack Bech | Las Vegas Raiders | WR | Questionable
- Jackson Powers-Johnson | Las Vegas Raiders | OG | Questionable
- Eric Stokes | Las Vegas Raiders | CB | Limited in practice (no game status yet)
- Breece Hall | New York Jets | RB | Questionable
- David Bailey | New York Jets | LB | Doubtful
- Dylan Parham | New York Jets | OG | Questionable
- Joseph Ossai | New York Jets | DE | Out
- Max Mitchell | New York Jets | OT | Out
- T'Vondre Sweat | New York Jets | DT | Out

## Depth chart

### Offense

- Pos | Las Vegas Raiders | New York Jets
- QB | Kirk Cousins | Geno Smith
- RB | Ashton Jeanty | Breece Hall
- FB | Connor Heyward | —
- WR | Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor , Cody White | Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr., Adonai Mitchell
- TE | Brock Bowers | Mason Taylor
- LT | Kolton Miller | Olu Fashanu
- LG | Spencer Burford | Dylan Parham
- C | Tyler Linderbaum | Josh Myers
- RG | Caleb Rogers | Joe Tippmann
- RT | DJ Glaze | Armand Membou

### Defense

- Pos | Las Vegas Raiders | New York Jets
- LDE | Folorunso Fatukasi | David Bailey
- NT | Adam Butler | —
- RDE | Tonka Hemingway | Kingsley Enagbare
- WLB | Maxx Crosby | Demario Davis
- LILB | Nakobe Dean | —
- RILB | Quay Walker | —
- SLB | Kwity Paye | Trevin Wallace
- LCB | Eric Stokes | Azareye'h Thomas
- RCB | Darien Porter | Brandon Stephens
- NB | Taron Johnson | Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
- SS | Jeremy Chinn | Dane Belton
- FS | Treydan Stukes | Minkah Fitzpatrick
- LDT | — | T'Vondre Sweat
- RDT | — | Harrison Phillips
- MLB | — | Jamien Sherwood

## Recent results

- Team | Last games
- Las Vegas Raiders | Wk7 L 21-35 vs Los Angeles Rams, Wk6 L 30-33 vs Buffalo Bills, Wk5 L 17-45 vs New England Patriots
- New York Jets | Wk7 L 25-28 vs Miami Dolphins, Wk6 L 19-26 vs New England Patriots, Wk5 W 17-12 vs Cleveland Browns

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