In a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 52-42, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. Both teams entered the matchup looking to gain momentum, but it was the Raiders who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 392 yards and four touchdowns. He found his top target, Dont'e Thornton Jr., who racked up 160 receiving yards, while the Steelers struggled to contain the explosive Raiders offense. Despite their efforts, the Steelers were unable to keep pace with the relentless scoring from Las Vegas. Defensively, the Raiders made crucial plays to seal the victory, with Treydan Stukes leading the team with seven total tackles and Kadeem Hurd contributing a key sack. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mendoza connected on a critical touchdown pass, stretching the lead to ten points and forcing the Steelers to play catch-up. While Joey Porter snagged an interception for Pittsburgh, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back in their favor, as the Raiders held off their opponents for the win.