Final2022 Week 16

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 16 2022

Las Vegas Raiders

Away

10

Pittsburgh Steelers

HomeWon

13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Raiders730010
Steelers0301013

LV 10PIT 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kenny Pickett

    PIT · QB

    13.7PPR pts

    26/39, 244 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    George Pickens

    PIT · WR

    16.7PPR pts

    5 REC, 57 YDS, 1 TD

  • Raiders leader

    Hunter Renfrow

    LV · WR

    14.2PPR pts

    4 REC, 42 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Denzel Perryman

    LV

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Steelers 13, Raiders 10: Pittsburgh rallies from 7 down at halftime

Pittsburgh erased a 10–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Las Vegas 10–0 after the break to win 13–10. The Steelers finished with a 350–201 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play.

The Raiders went 6-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Steelers kept the ball for 32:39.

Key advantages

  • +1.4 yards/play PIT 5.3 · LV 3.9
  • +2 turnover margin PIT 1 · LV 3 turnovers
  • +149 total yards PIT 350 · LV 201

Game Highlights

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Raiders vs Steelers
RaidersStatSteelers
3.9Yards per play5.3
3Turnovers1
201Total yards350
Other team stats
52Plays66
50%Third-down conversion36%
27:21Time of possession32:39

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Raiders vs Steelers
TimeTeamPlayLVPIT
1st quarter
6:38LVDerek Carr → Hunter Renfrow, 14-yard TD Takes leadDaniel Carlson XP70
2nd quarter
1:49PITChris Boswell 44-yard FG73
0:05LVDaniel Carlson 40-yard FG Extends lead103
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
9:47PITChris Boswell 40-yard FG106
0:46PITKenny Pickett → George Pickens, 14-yard TD Game winnerChris Boswell XP1013

Fantasy Points: Raiders vs Steelers, Week 16 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. George PickensPITWR16.7 PTSWR17
  2. Najee HarrisPITRB15.5 PTSRB13
  3. Hunter RenfrowLVWR14.2 PTSWR26
  4. Kenny PickettPITQB13.7 PTSQB15

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kenny PickettPITQB13.7QB1526/392441139081.6Start/Sit →
Derek CarrLVQB9.4QB2716/3017413314042.2

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
George PickensPITWR16.7WR17WR———55571Start/Sit →
Najee HarrisPITRB15.5RB13RB1653096420Start/Sit →
Hunter RenfrowLVWR14.2WR26WR———74421
Pat FreiermuthPITTE13.6TE8TE———87660Start/Sit →
Diontae JohnsonPITWR11.4WR38WR———75640
Darren WallerLVTE9.8TE12TE———54580Start/Sit →
Josh JacobsLVRB6.0RB39RB154401160Start/Sit →
Ameer AbdullahLVRB4.7RB50RB———22270Start/Sit →
Jaylen WarrenPITRB4.0RB52RB62302170Start/Sit →
Foster MoreauLVTE3.9TE32TE———32190Start/Sit →
Davante AdamsLVWR3.5WR78WR———92150Start/Sit →
Connor HeywardPITRB2.1RB71RB12103000Start/Sit →
Mack HollinsLVWR1.7WR93WR———2170Start/Sit →
Steven SimsPITWR1.7WR94WR———1170
Zach GentryPITTE1.1TE58TE———1110
Brandon BoldenLVRB0.0—RB100————
Keelan ColeLVWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Las Vegas Raiders

Snap Share

  1. Davante AdamsWR51 snaps96%
  2. Mack HollinsWR50 snaps94%
  3. Josh JacobsRB43 snaps81%
  4. Foster MoreauTE36 snaps68%
  5. Hunter RenfrowWR25 snaps47%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Davante Adams30%, 9 targets
  2. Hunter Renfrow23%, 7 targets
  3. Darren Waller17%, 5 targets
  4. Foster Moreau10%, 3 targets
  5. Ameer Abdullah7%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Josh Jacobs79%, 15 carries
  2. Derek Carr16%, 3 carries
  3. Brandon Bolden5%, 1 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. Diontae JohnsonWR60 snaps88%
  2. Pat FreiermuthTE55 snaps81%
  3. George PickensWR55 snaps81%
  4. Najee HarrisRB49 snaps72%
  5. Steven SimsWR33 snaps49%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Najee Harris25%, 9 targets
  2. Pat Freiermuth22%, 8 targets
  3. Diontae Johnson19%, 7 targets
  4. George Pickens14%, 5 targets
  5. Connor Heyward8%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Najee Harris62%, 16 carries
  2. Jaylen Warren23%, 6 carries
  3. Kenny Pickett12%, 3 carries
  4. Connor Heyward4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Davante AdamsLVWR5196%930%0
Mack HollinsLVWR5094%27%0
Diontae JohnsonPITWR6088%719%0
Josh JacobsLVRB4381%13%15
Pat FreiermuthPITTE5581%822%0
George PickensPITWR5581%514%0
Najee HarrisPITRB4972%925%16
Foster MoreauLVTE3668%310%0
Steven SimsPITWR3349%13%0
Hunter RenfrowLVWR2547%723%0
Zach GentryPITTE2943%13%0
Darren WallerLVTE2140%517%0
Jaylen WarrenPITRB2131%26%6
Keelan ColeLVWR1223%13%0
Miles BoykinPITWR1421%00%0
Connor HeywardPITRB1319%38%1
Ameer AbdullahLVRB1019%27%0
Gunner OlszewskiPITWR812%00%0
Brandon BoldenLVRB24%00%1

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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB15.525.3−9.872%59% car—01659%925%
Kenny PickettPIT · QB13.718.4−4.7100%39 att—39311%00%
Davante AdamsLV · WR3.515.0−11.596%30% tgt—000%930%
Derek CarrLV · QB9.414.6−5.2100%30 att—30316%00%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE13.613.3+0.381%22% tgt—000%822%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR11.411.7−0.388%19% tgt—000%719%
Hunter RenfrowLV · WR14.211.7+2.547%23% tgt—000%723%
Josh JacobsLV · RB6.011.3−5.381%79% car—01579%13%
Darren WallerLV · TE9.88.3+1.540%17% tgt—000%517%
George PickensPIT · WR16.78.3+8.481%14% tgt—000%514%
Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB4.07.2−3.231%22% car—0622%26%
Connor HeywardPIT · RB2.15.6−3.519%8% tgt—014%38%
Foster MoreauLV · TE3.95.0−1.168%10% tgt—000%310%
Ameer AbdullahLV · RB4.73.3+1.419%7% tgt—000%27%
Mack HollinsLV · WR1.73.3−1.694%7% tgt—000%27%
Keelan Cole Sr.LV · WR0.01.7−1.723%3% tgt—000%13%
Steven SimsPIT · WR1.71.70.049%3% tgt—000%13%
Zach GentryPIT · TE1.11.7−0.643%3% tgt—000%13%
Brandon BoldenLV · RB0.00.6−0.64%5% car—015%00%
Derek WattPIT · RB0.00.6−0.6—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Raiders 30 targets and 19 carries; Steelers 36 targets and 27 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Derek Carr Unlucky

LV · QB · 9.4 pts on 14.6 expected

16 of 30 passing for 174 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 3 carries for 14 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Kenny Pickett

PIT · QB · 13.7 pts on 18.4 expected

26 of 39 passing for 244 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Kenny Pickett →

Davante Adams Volume, no payoff

LV · WR · 3.5 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (30% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Davante Adams →

Hunter Renfrow

LV · WR · 14.2 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Najee Harris Unlucky

PIT · RB · 15.5 pts on 25.3 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 42 yards; 16 carries (59% of the team's) for 53 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Najee Harris →

Pat Freiermuth

PIT · TE · 13.6 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 66 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Pat Freiermuth →

Josh Jacobs Volume, no payoff

LV · RB · 6.0 pts on 11.3 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 15 carries (79% of the team's) for 44 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Josh Jacobs →

George Pickens Ran hot

PIT · WR · 16.7 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: George Pickens →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Stock down: Hunter Renfrow played 47% of the snaps, down from a 66% season average.
  • Stock down: Darren Waller played 40% of the snaps, down from a 59% season average.
  • Stock down: Keelan Cole Sr. played 23% of the snaps, down from a 46% season average.

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Stock up: Steven Sims played 49% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Raiders defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed toRaiders DSteelers D
QBs18.516.9
RBs25.820.5
WRs31.932.5
TEs13.111.9

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

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 57% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Steelers win probability

Steelers win probability by game minuteSteelers started at 57%, stood at 27% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Carr → Renfrow, 14-yd TD57% → 35%Q1 6:38
  2. +11Boswell 44-yd FG28% → 39%Q2 1:49
  3. −11Carlson 40-yd FG39% → 27%Q2 0:05
  4. +14Boswell 40-yd FG11% → 25%Q4 9:47
  5. +97Pickett → Pickens, 14-yd TD<1% → 98%Q4 0:46

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Raiders vs Steelers
Las Vegas RaidersMeasurePittsburgh Steelers
52Plays66
63%Pass rate59%
4.3Yds / dropback6.3
3.1Yds / carry3.9
6/12Third downs5/14

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 14 more plays and gained 2.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LV Adams 30% · Renfrow 23% · Waller 17%
  • PIT Harris 25% · Freiermuth 22% · Johnson 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Raiders vs Steelers
ResultLVPIT
Touchdowns11
Field goals12
Punts53
Turnovers31
Missed field goals02

PIT turnover edge: +2

  • The Raiders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 72-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Steelers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LVQ1 15:0014728:22Touchdown
PITQ1 6:386182:58Punt
LVQ1 3:404142:16Punt
PITQ1 1:249504:36Missed FG
LVQ2 11:484122:09Punt
PITQ2 9:3915627:50Field goal
LVQ2 1:499531:44Field goal
PITQ2 0:05000:05End of half
PITQ3 15:006393:12Interception
LVQ3 11:48100:09Interception
PITQ3 11:397224:22Missed FG
LVQ3 7:175152:37Interception
PITQ3 4:40300:27Punt
LVQ3 4:136-34:19Punt
PITQ4 14:549335:07Field goal
LVQ4 9:475133:51Punt
PITQ4 5:56391:24Punt
LVQ4 4:32351:37Punt
PITQ4 2:5510762:09Touchdown
LVQ4 0:46200:17Interception
PITQ4 0:292210:29End 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 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Raiders vs Steelers
RaidersStatSteelers
6-11Record9-8
23.2Points per game18.1
352.5Yards per game322.6
5.7Yards per play4.9
24.6Points allowed per game20.4
365.6Yards allowed per game330.4

Raiders vs Steelers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
PIT −2.5Steelers covered by 0.5
Total
38Under: 23 points scored (by 15)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Steelers20.313−7.3
Raiders17.810−7.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Raiders 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Las Vegas Raiders

Against the spread
7–8
Over/under
7–7–1
ATS as favorite
4–6
ATS as underdog
3–2
ATS on the road
3–6

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread
8–6–1
Over/under
6–9
ATS as favorite
3–2
ATS as underdog
5–4–1
ATS at home
3–3–1

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 2022 Raiders vs Steelers Week 16 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13–10 in Week 16 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 24, 2022. See the Steelers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Raiders vs Steelers?

The final score was Steelers 13, Raiders 10. The Raiders led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Raiders 0, Steelers 10.

What happened in the Raiders vs Steelers game?

Pittsburgh erased a 10–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Las Vegas 10–0 after the break to win 13–10. The Steelers finished with a 350–201 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play. George Pickens led all players with 5 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown. The Raiders committed 3 turnovers, the Steelers 1.

What was the game-winning score in Raiders vs Steelers?

Kenny Pickett's 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 0:46 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 13–10 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Raiders vs Steelers?

George Pickens led the game with 16.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR17 of Week 16, on 5 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown. Najee Harris was next with 15.5 (RB13). See George Pickens's 2022 game log.

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

Kenny Pickett (PIT) led all passers with 26 of 39 for 244 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Najee Harris (PIT) led in rushing with 16 carries for 53 yards. Pat Freiermuth (PIT) led in receiving with 7 catches for 66 yards.

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

George Pickens outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.7 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+8.4). Davante Adams fell furthest short, with 3.5 points on 15.0 xFP (−11.5). 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 Steelers come back to beat the Raiders?

The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Kenny Pickett's 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Kenny Pickett's 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Raiders vs Steelers?

The Steelers won the turnover battle 3–1: the Raiders gave the ball away 3 times and the Steelers 1 time. The Steelers 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 16 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on September 19, 2021, when the Raiders beat the Steelers 26–17.

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 −2.5, making the Pittsburgh Steelers 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 38. That implied about 20.3 points for the Steelers and 17.8 for the Raiders.

Did Raiders vs Steelers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 38, and the teams combined for 23 points, 15 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Raiders vs Steelers?

The Steelers covered by 0.5 against the closing line of Steelers −2.5. The final margin was 3 points.