Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–35 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 14–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Derek Carr
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-C.Boswell kicks 55 yards from PIT 35 to LV 10. 22-T.Jones to LV 15 for 5 yards (45-R.Nix…
- Game date
- 2015-11-08
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38–35 on 2015-11-08. Derek Carr posted a game-high +9.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 | |
| 3 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +9.01 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 2

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.52 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 3

Sam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play - 4
M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 5
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.81 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 6
De. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.28 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 7
De. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 8

Amari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 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
Derek Carr — LV · Passing
Derek Carr posted the highest total EPA (+9.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
Derek Carr's top snap (-4.69 EPA): (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree).
Biggest single play (-6.15 EPA): Chris Boswell — 9-C.Boswell kicks 55 yards from PIT 35 to LV 10. 22-T.Jones to LV 15 for 5 yards (45-R.Nix). FUMBLES (45-R.Nix), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at LV 6. 56-A.Chickillo to LV 6 for no gain (22-T.Jones
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) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.81 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.196 | +0.137 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.189 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.082 | -0.091 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders +0.09, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 17 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 16 drives, +8.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass) - Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player

Las Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) - Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Las Vegas Raiders — C. Walford (Derek Carr pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jordan James (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Las Vegas Raiders — J. Olawale
Las Vegas Raiders — M. Crabtree (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 12:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 18–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 34-De.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the LV 2 (Q2 13:57) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-De.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:05) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 2:00); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 1:56) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) 69-K.Barnes reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 7:02) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–14. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 12:13) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 11:24) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 49-J.Olawale left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:32) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 38 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-M.Mitchell].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 1:15) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 1 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at LV 15 for 57 yards (24-C.Woodson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-M.Mitchell].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown ran ob at LV 12 for 41 yards (29-D.Amerson) [99-A.Smith].
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left end to PIT 25 for 3 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PIT-95-Jar.Jones at PIT 25. 95-Jar.Jones to PIT 25 for no gain (66-G.Jackson). LV-28-
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 12:13) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 55 yards from PIT 35 to LV 10. 22-T.Jones to LV 15 for 5 yards (45-R.Nix). FUMBLES (45-R.Nix), RECOVERED by PIT-56-A.Chickillo at LV 6. 56-A.Chickillo to LV 6 for no gain (22-T.Jones
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) (Punt formation) 7-M.King punts 50 yards to PIT 39, Center-59-J.Condo. 84-A.Brown to PIT 39 for no gain (18-A.Holmes). FUMBLES (18-A.Holmes), RECOVERED by LV-57-R.Armstrong at PIT 39. 57-R.Arms
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 28-L.Murray left end to PIT 25 for 3 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PIT-95-Jar.Jones at PIT 25. 95-Jar.Jones to PIT 25 for no gain (66-G.Jackson). LV-28-
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 12:16 · PIT 22 · Score 6-0
(12:16) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 12:10 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:44 · LV 16 · Score 7-3
(4:44) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:02 · LV 3 · Score 7-9
(14:02) 34-De.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 13:57 · LV 2 · Score 7-11
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-De.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 6:10 · PIT 15 · Score 13-11
(6:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 6:05 · PIT 15 · Score 14-11
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 3 · Score 14-17
(2:00) (Shotgun) 34-De.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · LV 15 · Score 14-18
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:33 · LV 20 · Score 14-21
(:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 7:07 · PIT 1 · Score 20-21
(7:07) 69-K.Barnes reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 88-C.Walford for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 7:02 · PIT 15 · Score 21-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · LV 14 · Score 21-27
(12:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:13 · LV 15 · Score 21-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · LV 4 · Score 21-34
(11:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · LV 15 · Score 21-35
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · PIT 19 · Score 27-35
(9:37) 49-J.Olawale left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:32 · PIT 15 · Score 28-35
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:21 · PIT 38 · Score 34-35
(1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 15-M.Crabtree for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-M.Mitchell].
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · PIT 15 · Score 35-35
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · LV 1 · Score 35-38
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2015-11-08?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-35 in Week 9, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 18; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 35, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q1 12:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 6:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Walford (D. Carr pass) (Q3 7:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. James (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:28) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Olawale (Q4 9:37) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Crabtree (D. Carr pass) (Q4 1:21) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 4:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:33, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:04, 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), 50.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.81 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 52.2% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.01 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 +9.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-4.69 EPA): (4:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Cockrell at PIT -1. 31-R.Cockrell to PIT 24 for 25 yards (15-M.Crabtree)..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W