Final2021 Week 2

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 2 2021

Las Vegas Raiders

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Pittsburgh Steelers

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Raiders3671026
Steelers0701017

LV 26PIT 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Derek Carr

    LV · QB

    24.2PPR pts

    28/37, 382 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Henry Ruggs III

    LV · WR

    22.5PPR pts

    5 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD

  • Steelers leader

    Diontae Johnson

    PIT · WR

    19.5PPR pts

    9 REC, 105 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Trayvon Mullen

    LV

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Raiders 26, Steelers 17: Las Vegas beats Pittsburgh

Las Vegas led 9–7 at halftime and outscored Pittsburgh 17–10 after the break to win 26–17. The Raiders finished with a 425–331 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play.

The Steelers went 5-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Raiders kept the ball for 34:22 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +0.7 yards/play LV 6.6 · PIT 5.9
  • +1 turnover margin LV 0 turnovers
  • +94 total yards LV 425 · PIT 331

Game Highlights

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Why the Raiders Won

Las Vegas won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Raiders vs Steelers
RaidersStatSteelers
6.6Yards per play5.9
0Turnovers1
425Total yards331
Other team stats
64Plays56
38%Third-down conversion42%
34:22Time of possession25:38

Scoring Summary

The Raiders scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Steelers scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Raiders vs Steelers
TimeTeamPlayLVPIT
1st quarter
3:10LVDaniel Carlson 46-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
9:34LVDaniel Carlson 33-yard FG Extends lead60
6:25PITJuJu Smith-Schuster 3-yard TD run Takes leadChris Boswell XP67
0:02LVDaniel Carlson 41-yard FG Takes lead97
3rd quarter
5:02LVDerek Carr → Foster Moreau, 9-yard TD Extends leadDaniel Carlson XP167
4th quarter
11:15PITBen Roethlisberger → Najee Harris, 25-yard TDChris Boswell XP1614
9:35LVDerek Carr → Henry Ruggs III, 61-yard TD Extends leadDaniel Carlson XP2314
3:42PITChris Boswell 56-yard FG2317
0:20LVDaniel Carlson 45-yard FG Extends lead2617

Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Steelers, Week 2 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Henry RuggsLVWR22.5 PTSWR9
  2. Derek CarrLVQB22.2 PTSQB9
  3. Diontae JohnsonPITWR19.5 PTSWR16
  4. Najee HarrisPITRB19.1 PTSRB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Derek CarrLVQB22.2QB928/3738220490126.2
Ben RoethlisbergerPITQB13.8QB2327/4029511———87.0

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Henry RuggsLVWR22.5WR9WR120751131
Diontae JohnsonPITWR19.5WR16WR———1291050
Najee HarrisPITRB19.1RB8RB1038055431Start/Sit →
JuJu Smith-SchusterPITWR16.4WR23WR13176410
Darren WallerLVTE11.5TE9TE———75650Start/Sit →
Foster MoreauLVTE11.4TE10TE———32341Start/Sit →
Hunter RenfrowLVWR10.7WR47WR———75570
Kenyan DrakeLVRB10.5RB25RB79065460
Chase ClaypoolPITWR9.7WR51WR1-3093700
Pat FreiermuthPITTE7.6TE18TE———44360Start/Sit →
Bryan EdwardsLVWR7.0WR62WR———33400
Derek CarrierLVTE3.3TE34TE———22130
Peyton BarberLVRB3.2RB56RB13320————
Willie SneadLVWR2.4WR95WR———11140
Benny SnellPITRB0.1RB81RB210————
Eric EbronPITTE0.0—TE———2000
James WashingtonPITWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Darren WallerTE61 snaps92%
  2. Bryan EdwardsWR49 snaps74%
  3. Kenyan DrakeRB47 snaps71%
  4. Henry RuggsWR44 snaps67%
  5. Foster MoreauTE38 snaps58%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Darren Waller19%, 7 targets
  2. Hunter Renfrow19%, 7 targets
  3. Henry Ruggs19%, 7 targets
  4. Kenyan Drake17%, 6 targets
  5. Foster Moreau8%, 3 targets
  6. Other17%, 6 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Peyton Barber52%, 13 carries
  2. Kenyan Drake28%, 7 carries
  3. Derek Carr16%, 4 carries
  4. Henry Ruggs4%, 1 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. JuJu Smith-SchusterWR54 snaps96%
  2. Najee HarrisRB53 snaps95%
  3. Diontae JohnsonWR49 snaps88%
  4. Chase ClaypoolWR43 snaps77%
  5. Pat FreiermuthTE33 snaps59%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Diontae Johnson30%, 12 targets
  2. Chase Claypool23%, 9 targets
  3. JuJu Smith-Schuster18%, 7 targets
  4. Najee Harris13%, 5 targets
  5. Pat Freiermuth10%, 4 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. Najee Harris71%, 10 carries
  2. Benny Snell14%, 2 carries
  3. JuJu Smith-Schuster7%, 1 carries
  4. Chase Claypool7%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
JuJu Smith-SchusterPITWR5496%718%1
Najee HarrisPITRB5395%513%10
Darren WallerLVTE6192%719%0
Diontae JohnsonPITWR4988%1230%0
Chase ClaypoolPITWR4377%923%1
Bryan EdwardsLVWR4974%38%0
Kenyan DrakeLVRB4771%617%7
Henry RuggsLVWR4467%719%1
Pat FreiermuthPITTE3359%410%0
Foster MoreauLVTE3858%38%0
Hunter RenfrowLVWR2944%719%0
Eric EbronPITTE2443%25%0
Peyton BarberLVRB1929%00%13
James WashingtonPITWR1221%13%0
Derek CarrierLVTE1117%26%0
Zay JonesLVWR1117%00%0
Zach GentryPITTE814%00%0
Willie SneadLVWR46%13%0
Ray-Ray McCloudPITWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.1Henry Ruggs III22.5 PTS vs 12.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.1Chase Claypool9.7 PTS vs 15.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume20.2 xFPDiontae Johnson19.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR19.520.2−0.788%30% tgt—000%1230%
Derek CarrLV · QB24.218.8+5.4100%37 att—37416%00%
Ben RoethlisbergerPIT · QB14.817.6−2.8100%40 att—4000%00%
Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR9.715.8−6.177%23% tgt—017%923%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB19.114.8+4.395%71% car—01071%513%
Kenyan DrakeLV · RB10.514.6−4.171%28% car—0728%616%
Henry Ruggs IIILV · WR22.512.4+10.167%19% tgt—014%719%
JuJu Smith-SchusterPIT · WR16.412.4+4.096%18% tgt—017%718%
Darren WallerLV · TE11.511.8−0.392%19% tgt—000%719%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR10.711.8−1.144%19% tgt—000%719%
Peyton BarberLV · RB3.28.3−5.129%52% car—01352%00%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE7.66.7+0.959%10% tgt—000%410%
Bryan EdwardsLV · WR7.05.1+1.974%8% tgt—000%38%
Foster MoreauLV · TE11.45.1+6.358%8% tgt—000%38%
Derek CarrierLV · TE3.33.4−0.117%5% tgt—000%25%
Eric EbronPIT · TE0.03.4−3.443%5% tgt—000%25%
Alec IngoldLV · RB0.01.7−1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
James WashingtonPIT · WR0.01.7−1.721%3% tgt—000%13%
Willie Snead IVLV · WR2.41.7+0.76%3% tgt—000%13%
Benny Snell Jr.PIT · RB0.11.3−1.2—14% car—0214%00%

Team totals: Raiders 37 targets and 25 carries; Steelers 40 targets and 14 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Derek Carr Ran hot

LV · QB · 24.2 pts on 18.8 expected

28 of 37 passing for 382 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Ben Roethlisberger

PIT · QB · 14.8 pts on 17.6 expected

27 of 40 passing for 295 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Kenyan Drake

LV · RB · 10.5 pts on 14.6 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 46 yards; 7 carries (28% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.6 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Henry Ruggs III Ran hot

LV · WR · 22.5 pts on 12.4 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 113 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Diontae Johnson Volume, no payoff

PIT · WR · 19.5 pts on 20.2 expected

12 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 105 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (12).

Chase Claypool Unlucky

PIT · WR · 9.7 pts on 15.8 expected

9 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 70 yards; 1 carry (7% of the team's) for -3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Peyton Barber Unlucky

LV · RB · 3.2 pts on 8.3 expected

13 carries (52% of the team's) for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Foster Moreau Ran hot

LV · TE · 11.4 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Foster Moreau →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock up: Kenyan Drake played 71% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Raiders defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed toRaiders DSteelers D
QBs17.117.1
RBs26.825.6
WRs27.930.8
TEs14.910.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 66% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Steelers win probability

Steelers win probability by game minuteSteelers started at 66%, stood at 53% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +26Smith-Schuster 3-yd TD run40% → 66%Q2 6:25
  2. −12Carlson 41-yd FG65% → 53%Q2 0:02
  3. −31Carr → Moreau, 9-yd TD49% → 18%Q3 5:02
  4. +35Roethlisberger → Harris, 25-yd TD9% → 43%Q4 11:15
  5. −35Carr → Ruggs, 61-yd TD42% → 7%Q4 9:35

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Raiders vs Steelers
Las Vegas RaidersMeasurePittsburgh Steelers
64Plays56
61%Pass rate75%
9.6Yds / dropback7.0
2.1Yds / carry2.8
5/13Third downs5/12

Efficiency edge Las Vegas ran 8 more plays and gained 2.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LV Waller 19% · Ruggs 19% · Renfrow 19%
  • PIT Johnson 30% · Claypool 23% · Smith-Schuster 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Raiders vs Steelers
ResultLVPIT
Touchdowns22
Field goals41
Punts44
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs01

LV turnover edge: +1

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their second possession, a 5-play, 12-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
PITQ1 15:006143:33Punt
LVQ1 11:276193:12Punt
PITQ1 8:155142:31Interception
LVQ1 5:445122:34Field goal
PITQ1 3:1010404:38Downs
LVQ2 13:328473:58Field goal
PITQ2 9:347753:09Touchdown
LVQ2 6:2513536:23Field goal
PITQ2 0:02000:02End of half
LVQ3 15:006222:45Punt
PITQ3 12:156203:04Punt
LVQ3 9:117824:09Touchdown
PITQ3 5:026383:19Punt
LVQ3 1:437473:47Punt
PITQ4 12:565801:41Touchdown
LVQ4 11:155751:40Touchdown
PITQ4 9:35391:12Punt
LVQ4 8:234142:32Punt
PITQ4 5:518302:09Field goal
LVQ4 3:427463:22Field goal
PITQ4 0:201110:20End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Raiders vs Steelers Head-to-Head

The Raiders and Steelers first met in 1970 and have played 33 times since.

All-time series
17–16Raiders lead, 33 meetings since 1970
Postseason
3–3Split 3–3
Largest Raiders win
38–101983
Largest Steelers win
35–32010

Since 2021

3–1 Steelers lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, R = Raiders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Raiders vs Steelers
RaidersStatSteelers
10-7Record9-7-1
22.0Points per game20.2
363.8Yards per game315.4
5.7Yards per play4.8
25.8Points allowed per game23.4
337.2Yards allowed per game361.1

Raiders vs Steelers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
PIT −5.5Steelers failed to cover by 14.5
Total
46.5Under: 43 points scored (by 3.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Steelers26.017−9.0
Raiders20.526+5.5

The Raiders beat their implied total and the Steelers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
2–0
Over/under
1–1
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
0–2
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Raiders and Steelers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Raider or a Steeler, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Raiders vs Steelers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Raiders vs Steelers Week 2 game?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–17 in Week 2 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 19, 2021. See the Raiders' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Raiders vs Steelers?

The final score was Raiders 26, Steelers 17. The Raiders led 9–7 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 17, Steelers 10.

What happened in the Raiders vs Steelers game?

Las Vegas led 9–7 at halftime and outscored Pittsburgh 17–10 after the break to win 26–17. The Raiders finished with a 425–331 edge in total offense and averaged 6.6 yards per play. Henry Ruggs led all players with 5 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards. The Steelers committed 1 turnover, the Raiders none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Steelers?

Henry Ruggs led the game with 22.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR9 of Week 2, on 5 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards. Derek Carr was next with 22.2 (QB9).

Who led Raiders vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Derek Carr (LV) led all passers with 28 of 37 for 382 yards and 2 touchdowns. Najee Harris (PIT) led in rushing with 10 carries for 38 yards. Henry Ruggs (LV) led in receiving with 5 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Henry Ruggs score against the Steelers?

Henry Ruggs scored 22.5 points in PPR leagues, 20.0 in half-PPR and 17.5 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 2 of the 2021 season, on 5 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 2 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Raiders vs Steelers?

Henry Ruggs III outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.5 PPR points on 12.4 xFP (+10.1). Chase Claypool fell furthest short, with 9.7 points on 15.8 xFP (−6.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Raiders beat the Steelers?

The Raiders beat the Steelers 26–17 because they averaged 6.6 yards per play to 5.9, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 425–331.

Which team won the turnover battle in Raiders vs Steelers?

The Raiders won the turnover battle 1–0: the Steelers gave the ball away 1 time and the Raiders not at all. The Raiders won the game.

What is the all-time Raiders vs Steelers record?

The Raiders lead the all-time series 17–16 across 33 meetings since 1970, including a 3–3 record in the postseason.

When did the Raiders and Steelers last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on December 9, 2018, when the Raiders beat the Steelers 24–21.

Have the Raiders and Steelers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 6 times, most recently in the 1983 playoffs. The Raiders are 3–3 against the Steelers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Raiders vs Steelers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Steelers −5.5, making the Pittsburgh Steelers 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 26.0 points for the Steelers and 20.5 for the Raiders.

Did Raiders vs Steelers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 3.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Raiders vs Steelers?

The Raiders covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Steelers −5.5. The final margin was 9 points.