Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-2
34
FINAL
39
Las Vegas
Raiders
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-34, maintaining their momentum in the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams put forth a fierce effort, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Las Vegas quarterback Conner Weigman was the standout performer, tossing four touchdown passes to lead his team to victory. On the other side, J.J. McCarthy put together a solid game for the Steelers, throwing for 303 yards and keeping his team competitive throughout. The Raiders’ Mecole Hardman shined as well, racking up 130 receiving yards that proved crucial in key moments.
Defensively, the Raiders made their presence felt with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Jalyx Hunt's two sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from the Steelers, allowing them to hold on for the win. Isaiah Pola-Mao's five tackles contributed to a strong defensive effort that ultimately secured the victory for Las Vegas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 303 | 3 | 4 | 84.2 |
| Conner Weigman | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 298 | 4 | 3 | 105.0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 17 | 98 | 5.8 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 130 | 43.3 | 91 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 51 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 47 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 51 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Polock | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 58 |

