Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2024 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-13, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 32–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -5.45 total EPA, and -2.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (2:40) 23-D.Laube right end to LV 28 for -2 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-95-K.Benton at LV 30.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 J. Fields · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Wilkerson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
4. 4 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.32 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Austin · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6. 6 G. Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Las Vegas Raiders — A. Mattison (Q1 49:28)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Anderson (Q2 30:40)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris (Q3 19:33)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Fields (Q4 8:21)
• Las Vegas Raiders — K. Wilkerson (A. O'Connell pass) (Q4 4:59)

Field goals

• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q1 55:24)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 42:17)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q3 24:24)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q4 3:59)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q4 3:55)

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. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q1 55:24) — (10:24) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 22-A.Mattison up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 49:24) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 15–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 30:40) — (:40) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 2-J.Fields scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 30:34) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-J.Fields pass to 83-Co.Heyward is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q3 24:24) — (9:24) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 36 (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) 22-N.Harris left end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 19:21) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) 2-J.Fields left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 8:16) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 83-K.Wilkerson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 18 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PIT 35 (Q4 3:55) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30..

Turning points

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 32:40) — (2:40) 23-D.Laube right end to LV 28 for -2 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-95-K.Benton at LV 30. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -4.67]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:07) — (11:07) 6-A.Cole punt is BLOCKED by 49-J.Moon, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, recovered by LV-29-C.Smith at LV 13. 29-C.Smith to LV 9 for -4 yards (31-B.Bishop). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.53]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-A.Abdullah right tackle to PIT 2 for -1 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-25-D.Elliott at PIT 1. 25-D.Elliott to PIT 11 for 10 yards (12-A.O'Conne [WPA -10.7% · EPA -6.15]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 36:04) — (6:04) 2-J.Fields sacked at PIT 41 for -13 yards (5-D.Deablo). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.25]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 36:54) — (6:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Fields up the middle to LV 46 for 18 yards (20-I.Pola-Mao). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +1.95]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-A.Abdullah right tackle to PIT 2 for -1 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-25-D.Elliott at PIT 1. 25-D.Elliott to PIT 11 for 10 yards (12-A.O'Conne [WPA -10.7% · EPA -6.15]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 32:40) — (2:40) 23-D.Laube right end to LV 28 for -2 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-95-K.Benton at LV 30. [WPA -20.8% · EPA -4.67]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 26:07) — (11:07) 6-A.Cole punt is BLOCKED by 49-J.Moon, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, recovered by LV-29-C.Smith at LV 13. 29-C.Smith to LV 9 for -4 yards (31-B.Bishop). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.53]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 83-K.Wilkerson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.86]

Quarterback report card

A.O'Connell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• A.O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.45 total EPA
• J.Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -20.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +6.97 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.
• J. Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Fields (PIT) 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. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 55:24 · LV 34 · Score 3-0
   (10:24) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
2. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 49:28 · PIT 3 · Score 3-6
   (4:28) (Shotgun) 22-A.Mattison up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 49:24 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
   2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 42:17 · LV 31 · Score 6-7
   (12:17) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:40 · LV 3 · Score 12-7
   (:40) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 2-J.Fields scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · LV 2 · Score 12-7
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-J.Fields pass to 83-Co.Heyward is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 24:24 · LV 19 · Score 15-7
   (9:24) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 19:33 · LV 36 · Score 21-7
   (4:33) 22-N.Harris left end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 19:21 · LV 15 · Score 22-7
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:21 · LV 7 · Score 28-7
    (8:21) 2-J.Fields left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:16 · LV 15 · Score 29-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:59 · PIT 9 · Score 29-13
    (4:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 83-K.Wilkerson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:59 · LV 18 · Score 32-13
    (3:59) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · PIT 35 · Score 32-13
    9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.