Las Vegas
Raiders
2-2
26
FINAL
52
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Las Vegas Raiders with a commanding final score of 52-26 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Pittsburgh's playoff hopes but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Drake Maye was the standout performer for the Steelers, throwing for an impressive 432 yards and four touchdowns, displaying both accuracy and poise in the pocket. Caleb Douglas was his top target, racking up 189 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Meanwhile, James Cook III led the Raiders' ground game with 85 rushing yards, but his efforts were not enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh’s offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Steelers were opportunistic, with Nick Emmanwori snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Maye connected with Douglas for a touchdown that stretched the lead to three scores, effectively putting the game out of reach. The Raiders struggled to contain Pittsburgh's offensive prowess, and the combination of strategic play-calling and defensive stands sealed the Steelers’ emphatic victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 38 | 24 | 63% | 432 | 4 | 2 | 115.2 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 165 | 2 | 3 | 66.6 |
| Earl Pederson | QB | 3 | 1 | 33% | 21 | 0 | 1 | 19.4 |
| Dillon Gabriel | QB | 3 | 1 | 33% | 12 | 0 | 0 | 46.5 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 66 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 62 | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 7 | 189 | 27.0 | 27 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 43 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 22 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Darqueze Torrence | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT Overton | DT | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eddie Neighbors | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cris Mackey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geoff Meredith | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 46 |

