Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 13–10 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 10–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dyontae Johnson
- Top passer
- Kenny Pickett
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left intended for 83-Co.Heyward INTERCEPTED by 52…
- Game date
- 2022-12-24
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13–10 on 2022-12-24, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 10–3 halftime lead. Dyontae Johnson posted a game-high +5.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 2

George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 3

Kenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 4

Hunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 5

Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 6

Ameer Abdullah · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 7

Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 8

Jaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 2 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
Dyontae Johnson — PIT · Receiving
Dyontae Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-5.88 EPA): Kenny Pickett — (11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left intended for 83-Co.Heyward INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LV 29. 52-D.Perryman to PIT 47 for 24 yards (22-N.Harris, 76-C.Okorafor).
Quarterback report card
Kenny Pickett led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.76 total EPA
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -13.7% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.9% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.148 | +0.019 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.289 | -0.147 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.169 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 62.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -11.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -8.49 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 — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Kenny Pickett pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 6:38) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 14-G.Pickens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 0:46) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 14-G.Pickens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 22-N.Harris to LV 24 for 19 yards (27-S.Webb).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton [99-L.Ogunjobi] at PIT 34. 20-C.Sutton to PIT 34 for no gain (13-H.Renfrow). PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanl
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 83-D.Waller to PIT 22 for 34 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick). PIT-21-T.Norwood was injured during the play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left intended for 83-Co.Heyward INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LV 29. 52-D.Perryman to PIT 47 for 24 yards (22-N.Harris, 76-C.Okorafor).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left intended for 83-Co.Heyward INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Perryman at LV 29. 52-D.Perryman to PIT 47 for 24 yards (22-N.Harris, 76-C.Okorafor).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 11:48) — (11:48) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 87-F.Moreau INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Maulet at PIT 32. 35-A.Maulet to PIT 44 for 12 yards (28-J.Jacobs).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 13-H.Renfrow INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT 29. 39-M.Fitzpatrick to PIT 29 for no gain (13-H.Renfrow).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 6:46 · PIT 14 · Score 6-0
(6:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 6:38 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · LV 26 · Score 7-3
(1:53) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · PIT 22 · Score 10-3
(:09) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:52 · LV 22 · Score 10-6
(9:52) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:50 · LV 14 · Score 10-12
(:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 14-G.Pickens for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q4 0:46 · LV 15 · Score 10-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
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.
- Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2022-12-24?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-10 in Week 16, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 16; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q1 6:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q4 0:50) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 9:52, 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?
Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.4% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.76 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 45.7% completion, -13.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W