Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 30–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 17–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joey Porter Jr.
- Top passer
- R. Gannon
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:17) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at PIT 1. 55-J.P…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–17 on 2002-09-15. Joey Porter Jr. posted a game-high +7.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 10 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
(4:05) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(1:13) 25-C.Garner left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
(1:47) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
(:01) 2-T.Peterson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(15:00) 36-J.Bettis right end to PIT 30 for 5 yards (36-D.Gibson).
(9:36) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
(:01) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Allred, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to LV 4. 42-T.Kirby for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
(1:05) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
11-S.Janikowski kicks 46 yards from LV 30 to PIT 24. 94-R.Bailey to PIT 36 for 12 yards (56-T.Smith).
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 7:45FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 23
- Score
- 3-0
(7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:05TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 34
- Score
- 3-6
(4:05) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:00XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 1:13TD CGC. GarnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 36
- Score
- 9-7
(1:13) 25-C.Garner left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 1:06XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:47TD Joey Porter Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 16-7
(1:47) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:44XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:01FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 28
- Score
- 17-10
(:01) 2-T.Peterson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 15:00FG JBJ. BettisPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 75
- Score
- 17-10
(15:00) 36-J.Bettis right end to PIT 30 for 5 yards (36-D.Gibson).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 9:36FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 27
- Score
- 20-10
(9:36) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:01TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 20-16
(:01) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:00XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 20-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Allred, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 15:00TD TKT. KirbyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 26-17
2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to LV 4. 42-T.Kirby for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 14:46XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:05FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 30-17
(1:05) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 1:01FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 30
- Score
- 30-17
11-S.Janikowski kicks 46 yards from LV 30 to PIT 24. 94-R.Bailey to PIT 36 for 12 yards (56-T.Smith).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5T. Mathis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6
Ryan Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 7
Trent Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 8D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.04 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
Joey Porter Jr. — LV · Receiving
Joey Porter Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+7.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
Joey Porter Jr.'s top snap (-9.76 EPA): (2:17) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at PIT 1. 55-J.Porter to LV 15 for 84 yards. Lateral to 30-C.Scott for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and REVERSED. 12-R.Gannon pass i
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) · 69 dropbacks · 62.3% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.02 total EPA
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.171 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.9% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.162 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.651 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.171 | -0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 49.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.06 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +5.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -12.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner
- Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (R. Gannon pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Kirby
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Peterson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 34 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 4:00) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 36 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 25-C.Garner left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:06) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:44) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 2-T.Peterson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 36-J.Bettis right end to PIT 30 for 5 yards (36-D.Gibson).; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 0:00) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Allred, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q4 15:00) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to LV 4. 42-T.Kirby for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 14:46) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 30 (Q4 1:01) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 46 yards from LV 30 to PIT 24. 94-R.Bailey to PIT 36 for 12 yards (56-T.Smith)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at PIT 1. 55-J.Porter to LV 15 for 84 yards. Lateral to 30-C.Scott for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and REVERSED
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to LV 4. 42-T.Kirby for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 10-K.Stewart FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 3, RECOVERED by LV-26-R.Woodson at LV 2. 26-R.Woodson to LV 10 for 8 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 42-T.Kirby INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at PIT 3. 55-J.Porter to PIT 33 for 30 yards (80-J.Rice).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 25-C.Garner left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at PIT 1. 55-J.Porter to LV 15 for 84 yards. Lateral to 30-C.Scott for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by LV and REVERSED
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — 2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to LV 4. 42-T.Kirby for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to LV 20 for 10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-26-R.Woodson at LV 20. 26-R.Woodson to PIT 39 for 41 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 10-K.Stewart FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 3, RECOVERED by LV-26-R.Woodson at LV 2. 26-R.Woodson to LV 10 for 8 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 7:45 · PIT 23 · Score 3-0
(7:45) 11-S.Janikowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · LV 34 · Score 3-6
(4:05) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:00 · LV 2 · Score 3-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 1:13 · PIT 36 · Score 9-7
(1:13) 25-C.Garner left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 1:06 · PIT 2 · Score 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:47 · PIT 21 · Score 16-7
(1:47) 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · PIT 2 · Score 17-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · LV 28 · Score 17-10
(:01) 2-T.Peterson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · LV 75 · Score 17-10
(15:00) 36-J.Bettis right end to PIT 30 for 5 yards (36-D.Gibson). - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 9:36 · PIT 27 · Score 20-10
(9:36) 11-S.Janikowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:01 · LV 5 · Score 20-16
(:01) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · LV 2 · Score 20-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Allred, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 30 · Score 26-17
2-T.Peterson kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to LV 4. 42-T.Kirby for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · PIT 2 · Score 27-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:05 · PIT 10 · Score 30-17
(1:05) 11-S.Janikowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-8-M.Tuiasosopo. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 1:01 · LV 30 · Score 30-17
11-S.Janikowski kicks 46 yards from LV 30 to PIT 24. 94-R.Bailey to PIT 36 for 12 yards (56-T.Smith).
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.
- Joey Porter Jr. (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 2002-09-15?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-17 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q1 4:05) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (Q1 1:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 1:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q3 0:01) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Kirby (Q4 15:00) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 7:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Bettis (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 9:36, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:05, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 1:01, 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), 62.3% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.02 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.4% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Joey Porter Jr. (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-9.76 EPA): (2:17) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at PIT 1. 55-J.Porter to LV 15 for 84 yards. Lateral to 30-C.Scott for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenge.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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