OAKLAND — After building a 24-9 third-quarter lead over the Oakland Raiders, but Buffalo Bills gave up 29 unanswered points to fall 38-24 this afternoon.

The Bills had some highlights, including LeSean McCoy rushing for 130 and another 61 through the air, Mike Gillislee averaging 6.1 yards per carry while running for two touchdowns — but just as an ugly win is still a win, a 38-24 loss is definitely a loss. And it puts the Bills at 6-6 on the season, diminishing any potential playoff hopes the team has. To even have a shot of ending their playoff drought, they must go 4-0 in their final four games.

They host the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field at 1 p.m. Dec. 11.