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NFL · Week 14 · December 3, 2000 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2000 Week 14 Recap

Steelers defeat Raiders 21–20 in Week 14

R.Gannon led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 20–21 Week 14 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 20 10–3
Final 20–21
Pittsburgh Steelers 21 7–6 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
20–21
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 17–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
R. Gannon
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Gannon
Game date
December 3, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Gannon 21/43 · 290 YDS · 1 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Trent Brown
    Trent Brown 7 REC · 99 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Jett 3 REC · 42 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 14/25 · 126 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Shaw 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bruener 2 REC · 11 YDS · 1 TD +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 21–20 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 17–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Gannon
Top passer
R. Gannon
Biggest EPA play
(14:01) #11 Kent Graham in at QB. (Stewart right knee sprain) K.Graham pass intended for H…
Game date
2000-12-03

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21–20 on 2000-12-03, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 17–7 halftime lead. R. Gannon posted a game-high +13.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders01703020
Pittsburgh Steelers7077021

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:20TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 19
    Score
    0-6

    (10:20) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:13XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    0-7

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:19FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    3-7

    (14:19) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:01TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 73
    Score
    9-7

    (14:01) #11 Kent Graham in at QB. (Stewart right knee sprain) K.Graham pass intended for H.Ward INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at PIT 27. E.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 13:54XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-7

    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 1:16TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 21
    Score
    16-7

    (1:16) R.Gannon pass to R.Jordan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 1:06XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-7

    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:58TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    17-13

    (5:58) K.Stewart pass to M.Bruener for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bruener pulled #27 Branch across goal line for TD

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:50XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    17-14

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:57TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    17-20

    (14:57) K.Stewart left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Broke the initial tackle of Dorsett

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:48XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    17-21

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 11:45FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 24
    Score
    20-21

    (11:45) S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +13.04 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.86 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Trent BrownTrent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Dudley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

R. Gannon — LV · Passing

R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+13.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

R. Gannon's top snap (+3.51 EPA): (1:16) R.Gannon pass to R.Jordan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.01 EPA): Another player — (14:01) #11 Kent Graham in at QB. (Stewart right knee sprain) K.Graham pass intended for H.Ward INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at PIT 27. E.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

R. Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.04 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.001-0.011
Offensive success rate47.1%41.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.225-0.131
Rush EPA/play-0.571+0.040
Defensive EPA/play+0.011-0.001
Defensive success rate58.3%52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.00, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, +0.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -0.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q1 10:20)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 14:01)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 1:16)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q3 5:58)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 14:57)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q2 14:19)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player (Q4 11:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 10:13) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 17–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 73 (Q2 14:01); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 13:54) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) R.Gannon pass to R.Jordan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:06) — S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) K.Stewart pass to M.Bruener for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bruener pulled #27 Branch across goal line for TD; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 5:50) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) K.Stewart left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Broke the initial tackle of Dorsett; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:48) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 15:00) — K.Brown kicks 65 yards from PIT 30 to OAK 5. D.Dunn to OAK 20 for 15 yards (D.Thompson). [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.11]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:07) — (:07) R.Gannon pass incomplete to J.Ritchie (J.Simmons). [WPA -27.3% · EPA -0.41]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler. [WPA -25.8% · EPA -2.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) #11 Kent Graham in at QB. (Stewart right knee sprain) K.Graham pass intended for H.Ward INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at PIT 27. E.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.5% · EPA -8.01]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:20) — (4:20) T.Wheatley left tackle to 50 for -1 yards (E.Holmes). FUMBLES (E.Holmes), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Flowers at PIT 49. L.Flowers to PIT 49 for no gain (T.Wheatley). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -4.53]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) #11 Kent Graham in at QB. (Stewart right knee sprain) K.Graham pass intended for H.Ward INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at PIT 27. E.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.5% · EPA -8.01]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:20) — (4:20) T.Wheatley left tackle to 50 for -1 yards (E.Holmes). FUMBLES (E.Holmes), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Flowers at PIT 49. L.Flowers to PIT 49 for no gain (T.Wheatley). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -4.53]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.97]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 5:35) — (5:35) T.Wheatley up the middle to OAK 45 for 4 yards (B.Alexander). FUMBLES (B.Alexander), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Flowers at OAK 45. L.Flowers to OAK 45 for no gain (T.Wheatley). Play Challenged by OAK a [WPA -15.7% · EPA -3.93]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:20 · LV 19 · Score 0-6
    (10:20) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:13 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 14:19 · PIT 22 · Score 3-7
    (14:19) S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 14:01 · LV 73 · Score 9-7
    (14:01) #11 Kent Graham in at QB. (Stewart right knee sprain) K.Graham pass intended for H.Ward INTERCEPTED by E.Allen at PIT 27. E.Allen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 13:54 · PIT 2 · Score 10-7
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:16 · PIT 21 · Score 16-7
    (1:16) R.Gannon pass to R.Jordan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · PIT 2 · Score 17-7
    S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:58 · LV 6 · Score 17-13
    (5:58) K.Stewart pass to M.Bruener for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bruener pulled #27 Branch across goal line for TD
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:50 · LV 2 · Score 17-14
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · LV 17 · Score 17-20
    (14:57) K.Stewart left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Broke the initial tackle of Dorsett
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:48 · LV 2 · Score 17-21
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · PIT 24 · Score 20-21
    (11:45) S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

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

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2000-12-03?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 21-20 in Week 14, 2000.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 21.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:20) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:01) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:57) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:19, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:45, 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?

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 48.8% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.04 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.0% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.86 total passing EPA.

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

R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.51 EPA): (1:16) R.Gannon pass to R.Jordan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W