Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
29
FINAL
28
Las Vegas
Raiders
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2028 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 29-28. This contest proved crucial for both teams as they sought to establish an early foothold in the season standings, making the victory all the more significant for the Steelers. Drew Allar shone for Pittsburgh, throwing for three touchdowns while leading his team through a tough defensive battle. On the other side, Fernando Mendoza put up impressive numbers, racking up 339 passing yards and keeping the Raiders in the game until the final whistle. Stefon Diggs was a standout receiver for Las Vegas, amassing 190 receiving yards and showcasing his big-play ability throughout the contest. Defensively, Suntarine Perkins led the Steelers with eight total tackles, playing a key role in thwarting the Raiders' attempts to seize control of the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Allar to capitalize and secure the win. With this hard-fought victory, the Steelers now look to build momentum as they head deeper into the season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Fernando MendozaQB392564%33930117.3
Drew AllarQB442966%2803196.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Ashton JeantyHB12584.8211230
Jaylen WarrenHB17523.1180190
Darius TaylorHB6345.7161160
Fernando MendozaQB4246.0—070
DK MetcalfWR284.0—050
Drew AllarQB263.0—050
Tre TuckerWR000.0—000
Mario CraverWR000.0—000
Bryant Wesco Jr.WR000.0—000
Pat FreiermuthTE000.0—000
Stefon DiggsWR000.0—000
George PickensWR1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Stefon DiggsWR919021.11072930
George PickensWR99210.2300150
DK MetcalfWR8779.6140190
Brock BowersTE7699.9181240
Bryant Wesco Jr.WR23316.581320
Pat FreiermuthTE4328.092131
Tre TuckerWR22713.5110140
Darnell WashingtonTE22010.050180
Ashton JeantyHB22010.040121
Jaylen WarrenHB3144.714080
Quentin JohnstonWR11414.020140
Benjamin BrahmerTE3144.7—080
Michael PittmanWR11212.040120
Mario CraverWR155.03050
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tate SandellK11255
Evan McPhersonK0040