Game story
In Week 11 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-21, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 35–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +19.92 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (7:59) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass deep right to 12-J.Ford to LV 28 for 16 yards (22-W.Gay, 25-R.Clark). PIT-25-R.Clark was injured during the play. PENALTY on PIT-25-R.Clark, Unnecessary Roughness, 1
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +19.92 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3 I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.20 EPA/play
- 4 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 6 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+19.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.76 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (:20) #69 Barnes reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 8. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 46 for 38 yards (68-J.Veldheer).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
- Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — I. Redman (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q1 54:53) — (9:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 43:35) — (13:35) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 43:29) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 16 (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 34:01) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 22 (Q2 31:31); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 31:26) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 52 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:49) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 16 (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 33-I.Redman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:12).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 8-J.Campbell pass deep right to 12-J.Ford to LV 28 for 16 yards (22-W.Gay, 25-R.Clark). PIT-25-R.Clark was injured during the play. PENALTY on PIT-25-R.Clark, Unnecessary Roughness, 1
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 59:45) — (14:45) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard to PIT 30 for 1 yard (92-R.Seymour).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller to PIT 29 for 6 yards (26-S.Routt).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders to LV 46 for 13 yards (26-S.Routt).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:20) — (:20) #69 Barnes reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 8. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 46 for 38 yards (68-J.Veldhee
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:13) — (11:13) 8-J.Campbell pass short left intended for 45-M.Reece INTERCEPTED by 92-J.Harrison at LV 28. 92-J.Harrison to LV 28 for no gain (45-M.Reece).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) 34-R.Mendenhall right end to LV 24 for 3 yards (33-T.Branch). FUMBLES (33-T.Branch), RECOVERED by LV-52-Q.Groves at LV 24. 52-Q.Groves to LV 24 for no gain (34-R.Mendenhall).
Quarterback report card
B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +19.92 total EPA
- J.Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 23.3% completion · -20.5% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -11.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.375 | +0.586 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.202 | -0.388 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.131 | +0.233 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 62.9% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -20.74 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +10.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Campbell (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 54:53 · PIT 23 · Score 3-0
(9:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 43:35 · LV 5 · Score 3-6
(13:35) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 43:29 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 34:11 · LV 16 · Score 3-13
(4:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 34:01 · LV 2 · Score 3-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:31 · LV 22 · Score 3-20
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-E.Sanders for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-92-R.Seymour, Disqualification, offsetting. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:26 · LV 2 · Score 3-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 52 · Score 3-27
(15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · LV 2 · Score 3-28
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:20 · LV 16 · Score 3-34
(1:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 33-I.Redman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:12 · LV 2 · Score 3-35
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. PENALTY on LV-93-T.Kelly, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-3 in Week 11, 2010 on 2010-11-21.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 35 (LV 3-35 PIT) in Week 11, 2010 on 2010-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 43:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 34:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 31:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — I. Redman (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:20) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 54:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.9% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +19.92 total passing EPA. J. Campbell (Las Vegas Raiders), 23.3% completion, -20.5% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -11.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +19.92 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.76 EPA): (:20) #69 Barnes reports as eligible receiver. (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep right intended for 12-J.Ford INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 8. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 46 for 38. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.3%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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