Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 24–21 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 14–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.F…
- Game date
- 2018-12-09
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–21 on 2018-12-09, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 14–10 halftime lead. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +21.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(10:47) 97-C.McDonald and 68-D.Sharpe reported in as eligible. 28-D.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(12:22) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(8:08) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(5:25) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 86-L.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
(2:59) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.Feliciano was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:47TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:47) 97-C.McDonald and 68-D.Sharpe reported in as eligible. 28-D.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 10:44XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:22TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 6-7
(12:22) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:18XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 8:08FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 26
- Score
- 7-10
(8:08) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:14TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 13-10
(:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:10XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 14-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:25TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 14-16
(5:25) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 86-L.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:20XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-17
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:59TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 20-17
(2:59) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:55XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 21-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:25TD DCD. CarrierPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 6
- Score
- 21-23
(:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.Feliciano was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:21XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 21-24
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +21.97 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2
Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +10.26 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 3JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4D. Carrier · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
- 5
James Cook III · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 6J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7Jack Nelson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8
Sam Roberts · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 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. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+21.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.17 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 41 for 19 yards (23-N.Nelson).
Biggest single play (+4.30 EPA): Derek Carr — (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.Feliciano was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.26 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 31 dropbacks · 80.6% completion · +18.6% CPOE · +0.71 EPA/play · +21.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.012 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.353 | +0.250 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.418 | -0.168 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | -0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.01, Las Vegas Raiders +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +3.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +0.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Martin
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Ridley
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Lecitus Smith (Derek Carr pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carrier (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 97-C.McDonald and 68-D.Sharpe reported in as eligible. 28-D.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 10:44) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 12:18) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 0:14); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:10) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 86-L.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 5:20) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 2:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 0:25); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 0:21) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.Feliciano was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is No Good, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington to PIT 35 for 5 yards. Lateral to 19-J.Smith-Schuster ran ob at LV 22 for 43 yards (42-K.Joseph).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 10-S.Roberts to PIT 7 for 39 yards (34-Te.Edmunds).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 82-J.Nelson to PIT 2 for 10 yards (23-J.Haden).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.Feliciano was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 5-J.Dobbs pass deep middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 59-T.Whitehead (21-G.Conley) at PIT 44. 59-T.Whitehead to PIT 44 for no gain (45-R.Nix).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 5-J.Dobbs pass short left to 89-V.McDonald to LV 42 for no gain (59-T.Whitehead).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:47 · PIT 1 · Score 0-6
(10:47) 97-C.McDonald and 68-D.Sharpe reported in as eligible. 28-D.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:44 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · LV 2 · Score 6-7
(12:22) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · LV 15 · Score 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 8:08 · PIT 26 · Score 7-10
(8:08) 8-D.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · LV 1 · Score 13-10
(:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · LV 15 · Score 14-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 5:25 · PIT 3 · Score 14-16
(5:25) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 86-L.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 5:20 · PIT 15 · Score 14-17
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:59 · LV 1 · Score 20-17
(2:59) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:55 · LV 15 · Score 21-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · PIT 6 · Score 21-23
(:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-D.Carrier for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LV-76-J.Feliciano was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · PIT 15 · Score 21-24
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
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. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2018-12-09?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21 in Week 14, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Las Vegas Raiders 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Martin (Q1 10:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Ridley (Q2 12:22) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:14) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Smith (D. Carr pass) (Q4 5:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:59) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Carrier (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:25) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 8:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 61.0% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.26 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 80.6% completion, +18.6% CPOE, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +21.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.17 EPA): (9:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 41 for 19 yards (23-N.Nelson)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W
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