Las Vegas
Raiders
10-6
16
FINAL
21
Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 20 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 21-16, securing a crucial victory as the season winds down. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Steelers who ultimately emerged victorious at home.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Complementing his efforts was wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who racked up 81 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to get open and keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, Jalon Daniels contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, helping to balance the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Steelers were formidable, highlighted by Bryce Young's impressive performance that included 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Raiders’ offense throughout the game. The turning point came when Channing Tindall intercepted a pass, halting a promising Raiders drive and allowing the Steelers to maintain their momentum. With Ameer Speed leading the charge with three total tackles, Pittsburgh's defense played a pivotal role in sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 22 | 15 | 238 | 2 | 1 | 115.3 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 22 | 16 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 97.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaheim Bell | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | REDGE | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edrees Farooq | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Gentry | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Crable | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny Odem | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDGE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Messiah Delhomme | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| Jonah Delange | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

