Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 27–24 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 6–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Gradkowski
- Top passer
- B. Gradkowski
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-12-06
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–24 on 2009-12-06, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 10–6 halftime lead. B. Gradkowski posted a game-high +18.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
(13:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(8:41) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(13:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:27) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 81-C.Schilens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:12) #64 Legursky reports as elgible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 18-L.Murphy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 13:38FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 0-3
(13:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 8:41FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 3-3
(8:41) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:58TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 34
- Score
- 3-9
(13:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:49XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 3-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:22FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 26
- Score
- 6-10
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:27TD CSC. SchilensPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 17
- Score
- 12-10
(8:27) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 81-C.Schilens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:21XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:12TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 3
- Score
- 13-16
(8:12) #64 Legursky reports as elgible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:13XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 13-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:42TD LML. MurphyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 75
- Score
- 19-17
(5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:28XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:00TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 11
- Score
- 20-23
(2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:56XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 20-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:15TD LML. MurphyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 26-24
(:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 18-L.Murphy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:09XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Gradkowski · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +18.07 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 3S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.03 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5
Jay Higgins IV · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 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
B. Gradkowski — LV · Passing
B. Gradkowski posted the highest total EPA (+18.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
B. Gradkowski's top snap (+6.44 EPA): (5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +18.07 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +19.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.175 | +0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 51.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.418 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.175 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.6% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.17, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +15.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +10.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Schilens (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 34 (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 13:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–14. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 81-C.Schilens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:21) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) #64 Legursky reports as elgible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 7:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 5:28) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:56) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 18-L.Murphy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 0:09) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 18-L.Murphy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to LV 3 for 57 yards (33-T.Branch).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to 14-L.Sweed (31-H.Eugene).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy pushed ob at PIT 17 for 23 yards (24-I.Taylor).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 31-H.Eugene at LV -6. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to LV 3 for 57 yards (33-T.Branch).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 72 yards from LV 30 to PIT -2. 11-S.Logan to LV 19 for 83 yards (19-T.Watkins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 13:38 · LV 15 · Score 0-3
(13:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 8:41 · PIT 30 · Score 3-3
(8:41) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:58 · LV 34 · Score 3-9
(13:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:49 · LV 2 · Score 3-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 8:22 · PIT 26 · Score 6-10
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · PIT 17 · Score 12-10
(8:27) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 81-C.Schilens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 8:21 · PIT 2 · Score 13-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:12 · LV 3 · Score 13-16
(8:12) #64 Legursky reports as elgible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:13 · LV 2 · Score 13-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 5:42 · PIT 75 · Score 19-17
(5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 5:28 · PIT 2 · Score 20-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LV 11 · Score 20-23
(2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · LV 2 · Score 20-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · PIT 11 · Score 26-24
(:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short left to 18-L.Murphy for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:09 · PIT 2 · Score 27-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Gradkowski (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2009-12-06?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 in Week 13, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 13:58) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Schilens (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 8:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 8:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 5:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 0:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 13:38, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 8:41, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 8:22, 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. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +18.07 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 66.7% completion, +19.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.44 EPA): (5:42) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
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