The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their fourth loss of the season, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-10 at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Raiders were outplayed in all three phases of the game, committing costly turnovers and allowing the Steelers to control the clock.
The Las Vegas Raiders' struggles continued on Sunday afternoon, as they were soundly defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-10 at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders were outplayed in all three phases of the game, committing costly turnovers and allowing the Steelers to control the clock.
The Raiders' offense struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game. Quarterback Derek Carr was under constant pressure from the Steelers' defense, and he was sacked five times. The Raiders' running game was also ineffective, as they were held to just 63 yards on the ground.
Raiders Fall to Steelers, Continue Struggles
The Raiders' defense was unable to generate any pressure on Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and he was able to pick apart the Raiders' secondary. Roethlisberger threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, and he was never intercepted.
The Raiders' special teams unit also had a poor performance. They allowed a punt return for a touchdown, and they also missed a field goal.
The Raiders' loss drops them to 2-4 on the season, and they are now in last place in the AFC West. The Raiders will have a chance to rebound next week when they host the Denver Broncos.
Here is a more detailed look at the game:
* **First quarter:** The Steelers took an early lead on a 24-yard field goal by Chris Boswell. The Raiders responded with a 45-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson. The Steelers then added another field goal, this one from 42 yards out, to take a 9-3 lead.
* **Second quarter:** The Steelers extended their lead to 16-3 on a 1-yard touchdown run by Najee Harris. The Raiders cut the lead to 16-10 on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Carr to Zay Jones. The Steelers then drove down the field and scored a touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Roethlisberger to Pat Freiermuth to take a 23-10 lead into halftime.
* **Third quarter:** The Steelers opened up the second half with a 26-yard field goal by Boswell. The Raiders were unable to generate any offense, and the Steelers added another field goal, this one from 45 yards out, to take a 32-10 lead.
* **Fourth quarter:** The Steelers put the game away with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Roethlisberger to Chase Claypool. The Raiders were unable to score again, and the Steelers cruised to a 38-10 victory.
The Raiders will have a chance to rebound next week when they host the Denver Broncos. The Broncos are also 2-4 on the season, so this game is a must-win for both teams.
