Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
23
FINAL
27
Las Vegas
Raiders
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 27-23, enhancing their playoff aspirations as the season rolls on. This hard-fought victory showcased the Raiders' resilience as they continue to build momentum in the 2027 season.
For the Steelers, Drew Allar had a solid performance, throwing for 282 yards, while Rico Dowdle was a dual threat with 91 rushing yards and 95 receiving yards. His versatility was crucial in keeping the Steelers competitive throughout the game. However, it was Fernando Mendoza’s single touchdown pass that ultimately helped the Raiders secure the win.
Defensively, the Raiders made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Treydan Stukes led the team with five total tackles, while Maxx Crosby added pressure with two sacks. The game’s turning point came when Willie Gay Jr. grabbed two interceptions, effectively stalling Pittsburgh's drives and sealing the Raiders' victory as they capitalized on the mistakes made by their opponents.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 282 | 0 | 2 | 75.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 196 | 1 | 0 | 126.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 19 | 91 | 4.8 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 89 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 20 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 9 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | — | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DL McKinney | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BJ Adams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 56 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 |

