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NFL · Week 9 · November 8, 2015 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2015 Week 9 Recap

Steelers defeat Raiders 38–35 in Week 9

Derek Carr led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 35–38 Week 9 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 35 4–4
Final 35–38
Pittsburgh Steelers 38 5–4 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
35–38
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 14–21 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Game date
November 8, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 24/46 · 305 YDS · 5 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Roberts
    Sam Roberts 3 REC · 73 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Crabtree 7 REC · 108 YDS · 2 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 17 REC · 284 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 24/48 · 325 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • De.Williams 27 CAR · 170 YDS · 2 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 38–35 in Week 9 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-08, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-22.7% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 9 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-08, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 38–35 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +4.81 total EPA, and -7.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-22.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders77714035
Pittsburgh Steelers318017038

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +9.01 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  2. 2 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.52 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  3. 3 S. Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.81 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6 De. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.28 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7 De. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  8. 8 A. Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

D. Carr — LV · Passing

D. Carr posted the highest total EPA (+9.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.15 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: 9-C.Boswell kicks 55 yards from PIT 35 to LV 10. 22-T.Jones to LV 15 for 5 yards (45-R.Nix). FUMBLES (45-R.Nix), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at LV 6. 56-A.Chickillo to LV 6 for no gain (22-T.Jones).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q1 57:16)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 44:02)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 36:10)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 32:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — C. Walford (D. Carr pass) (Q3 22:07)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:21)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. James (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:28)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Olawale (Q4 9:37)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:21)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q1 49:44)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 30:33)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q4 0:04)

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 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q1 57:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 57:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q1 49:44) — (4:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 18–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 44:02) — (14:02) 34-De.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q2 43:57) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-De.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 36:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 36:05) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 32:00); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 31:56) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 22:07) — (7:07) 69-K.Barnes reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 22:02) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–14. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 12:13) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:24) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 49-J.Olawale left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:32) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 38 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-M.Mitchell].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 1:15) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree). [WPA -22.7% · EPA -4.69]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at LV 15 for 57 yards (24-C.Woodson). [WPA +20.6% · EPA +3.44]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-M.Mitchell]. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +4.09]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown ran ob at LV 12 for 41 yards (29-D.Amerson) [99-A.Smith]. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.68]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left end to PIT 25 for 3 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PIT-95-Jar.Jones at PIT 25. 95-Jar.Jones to PIT 25 for no gain (66-G.Jackson). LV-28- [WPA -14.2% · EPA -5.09]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:13) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 55 yards from PIT 35 to LV 10. 22-T.Jones to LV 15 for 5 yards (45-R.Nix). FUMBLES (45-R.Nix), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at LV 6. 56-A.Chickillo to LV 6 for no gain (22-T.Jones [WPA -8.2% · EPA -6.15]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) (Punt formation) 7-M.King punts 50 yards to PIT 39, Center-59-J.Condo. 84-A.Brown to PIT 39 for no gain (18-A.Holmes). FUMBLES (18-A.Holmes), RECOVERED by LV-57-R.Armstrong at PIT 39. 57-R.Arms [WPA +12.4% · EPA +5.42]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left end to PIT 25 for 3 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PIT-95-Jar.Jones at PIT 25. 95-Jar.Jones to PIT 25 for no gain (66-G.Jackson). LV-28- [WPA -14.2% · EPA -5.09]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree). [WPA -22.7% · EPA -4.69]

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) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.81 total EPA
  • D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatLas Vegas RaidersPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.091+0.082
Offensive success rate44.0%42.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.196+0.137
Rush EPA/play-0.021+0.189
Defensive EPA/play-0.082-0.091
Defensive success rate57.4%56.0%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.09, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Las Vegas Raiders: 17 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 16 drives, +8.88 total EPA, 7 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
  • D. Carr (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.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 57:16 · PIT 22 · Score 6-0
    (12:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 57:10 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 49:44 · LV 16 · Score 7-3
    (4:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 44:02 · LV 3 · Score 7-9
    (14:02) 34-De.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 43:57 · LV 2 · Score 7-11
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-De.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 36:10 · PIT 15 · Score 13-11
    (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 36:05 · PIT 15 · Score 14-11
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LV 3 · Score 14-17
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 34-De.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · LV 15 · Score 14-18
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:33 · LV 20 · Score 14-21
    (:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 22:07 · PIT 1 · Score 20-21
    (7:07) 69-K.Barnes reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 22:02 · PIT 15 · Score 21-21
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · LV 14 · Score 21-27
    (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:13 · LV 15 · Score 21-28
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · LV 4 · Score 21-34
    (11:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · LV 15 · Score 21-35
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  17. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · PIT 19 · Score 27-35
    (9:37) 49-J.Olawale left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:32 · PIT 15 · Score 28-35
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  19. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:21 · PIT 38 · Score 34-35
    (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-M.Mitchell].
  20. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · PIT 15 · Score 35-35
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · LV 1 · Score 35-38
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-35 in Week 9, 2015 on 2015-11-08.

What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 35, Pittsburgh Steelers 38 (LV 35-38 PIT) in Week 9, 2015 on 2015-11-08.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 18; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 35, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q1 57:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 36:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Walford (D. Carr pass) (Q3 22:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. James (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:28) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Olawale (Q4 9:37) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:21) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 49:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 30:33, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:04, 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), 50.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.81 total passing EPA. D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.2% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.01 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +9.01 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.15 EPA): 9-C.Boswell kicks 55 yards from PIT 35 to LV 10. 22-T.Jones to LV 15 for 5 yards (45-R.Nix). FUMBLES (45-R.Nix), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at LV 6. 56-A.Chickillo to LV 6 for. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.7%.

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

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