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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2021 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Raiders defeat Steelers 26–17 in Week 2

Derek Carr led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 26–17 Week 2 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 26 2–0 Winner
Final 26–17
Pittsburgh Steelers 17 1–1
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
26–17
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 9–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Game date
September 19, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 28/42 · 378 YDS · 3 TD +20.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Henry Ruggs III
    Henry Ruggs III 5 REC · 113 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Hunter Renfrow
    Hunter Renfrow 5 REC · 57 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 4 REC · 36 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Harris
    Nick Harris 5 REC · 43 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 27/42 · 292 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 26–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 9–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Derek Carr
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-09-19

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–17 on 2021-09-19. Derek Carr posted a game-high +20.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders36710026
Pittsburgh Steelers07010017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 3:14FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    3-0

    (3:14) 2-D.Carlson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 9:37FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    6-0

    (9:37) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:29TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    6-6

    (6:29) 19-J.Smith-Schuster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:25XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    6-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:06FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    9-7

    (:06) 2-D.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 5:07TD
    Foster Moreau

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    15-7

    (5:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 87-F.Moreau for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [40-J.Jones]. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 5:02XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    16-7

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:23TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    16-13

    (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-92-S.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on PIT-51-T.Turner, Disqualification, offsetting.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:15XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    16-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 9:44TD
    Henry Ruggs III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 61
    Score
    22-14

    (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 9:35XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    23-14

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:47FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 38
    Score
    23-17

    (3:47) 9-C.Boswell 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:24FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    26-17

    (:24) 2-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +20.43 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  2. 2Henry Ruggs IIIHenry Ruggs III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  3. 3Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  4. 4Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  5. 5Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6Darren WallerDarren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.71 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8Foster MoreauFoster Moreau · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Derek Carr

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Derek Carr — LV · Passing

Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+20.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Derek Carr's top snap (+6.46 EPA): (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.71 total EPA
  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +20.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.157+0.021
Offensive success rate51.2%33.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.486+0.064
Rush EPA/play-0.345-0.187
Defensive EPA/play-0.021-0.157
Defensive success rate66.7%48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, +13.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +1.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • JuJu Smith-SchusterPittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (Q2 6:29)
  • Foster MoreauLas Vegas Raiders — Foster Moreau (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 5:07)
  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:23)
  • Henry Ruggs IIILas Vegas Raiders — Henry Ruggs III (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 9:44)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 3:14)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 9:37)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:06)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 3:47)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 0:24)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) 2-D.Carlson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q2 9:37) — (9:37) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) 19-J.Smith-Schuster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 6:25) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 2-D.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 87-F.Moreau for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [40-J.Jones]. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 5:02) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 25 (Q4 11:23); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:15) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 61 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:35) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 38 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) 9-C.Boswell 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 2-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.6% · EPA +6.46]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool to LV 25 for 52 yards (24-J.Abram). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.81]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson pushed ob at LV 5 for 41 yards (27-T.Mullen). Penalty on LV-27-T.Mullen, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.19]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 13-H.Renfrow to PIT 40 for 23 yards (21-T.Norwood). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.98]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-92-S.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on PIT-51-T.Turner, Disqualificatio [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.91]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.6% · EPA +6.46]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson pushed ob at LV 5 for 41 yards (27-T.Mullen). Penalty on LV-27-T.Mullen, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.19]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-92-S.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on PIT-51-T.Turner, Disqualificatio [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.91]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool to LV 25 for 52 yards (24-J.Abram). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 3:14 · PIT 27 · Score 3-0
    (3:14) 2-D.Carlson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 9:37 · PIT 15 · Score 6-0
    (9:37) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:29 · LV 3 · Score 6-6
    (6:29) 19-J.Smith-Schuster right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:25 · LV 15 · Score 6-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 22 · Score 9-7
    (:06) 2-D.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:07 · PIT 9 · Score 15-7
    (5:07) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 87-F.Moreau for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [40-J.Jones]. LV-4-D.Carr was injured during the play.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:02 · PIT 15 · Score 16-7
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:23 · LV 25 · Score 16-13
    (11:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-92-S.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on PIT-51-T.Turner, Disqualificatio
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:15 · LV 15 · Score 16-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · PIT 61 · Score 22-14
    (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:35 · PIT 15 · Score 23-14
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:47 · LV 38 · Score 23-17
    (3:47) 9-C.Boswell 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:24 · PIT 27 · Score 26-17
    (:24) 2-D.Carlson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2021-09-19?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-17 in Week 2, 2021.

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 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 26, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (Q2 6:29) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — F. Moreau (D. Carr pass) (Q3 5:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:23) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Ruggs (D. Carr pass) (Q4 9:44) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 3:14, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 9:37, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:47, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:24, 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), 64.3% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.71 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 66.7% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +20.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.46 EPA): (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 11-H.Ruggs for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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