After a wild Week 1 win over one AFC North foe, the Las Vegas Raiders are hitting the road to face another contender in the division in the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"They're going to be a challenge. ... They, too, are unorthodox," Head Coach Jon Gruden said Tuesday. "They present a lot of different looks, and we have our work cut out for us on a short week."
Kickoff is set for Sunday at 10 a.m. PT from Heinz Field.
Broadcast Information
| Network/Flagship | Play-by-play | Color Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| TV: CBS | Ian Eagle | Charles Davis |
| Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" | Brent Musburger | Lincoln Kennedy |
| Spanish Radio: | Cristian Echeverria | Harry Ruiz |
What to watch for
Quarterback Derek Carr will look to build upon a successful opening campaign in which he threw for 435 yards — the most among active quarterbacks in Week 1 — and two touchdowns. It'll be a tough challenge for Carr and his young offensive line, though, as they'll be going up against a Pittsburgh defense comprised of Cam Heyward, Joe Schobert, T.J. Watt and newest addition Melvin Ingram III, a former Chargers DE who the Raiders have seen explode off the line twice a year over most of the past nine years.
The Raiders defense that stood strong against the Ravens and Lamar Jackson will look to contain first-round draft pick and Alabama standout RB Najee Harris, who put up 45 yards on 16 attempts in last week's contest against the Bills. They'll also contend with 18-year veteran Ben Roethlisberger, but after Maxx Crosby's explosive breakout and 2.0 sacks on Jackson, the D-line seems more than ready to take on the six-time Pro Bowler and a rebuilt offensive line.
Series history
The Raiders hold an all-time 13-10 regular-season series lead over the Steelers, with the two teams' first matchup coming in 1970. In their last meeting in Oakland on December 9, 2018, the Silver and Black defeated Pittsburgh 24-21. The Raiders have won five of the last seven contests between the teams.
Current stats
After Week 1, the Raiders offense is ranked first in the league in total offense (491 yards), first in passing (409 yards) and 21st in rushing (82 yards). Defensively, the Raiders rank 16th in total defense (406 yards), tied for 10th in passing (217 yards) and 32nd in rushing (189 yards).
The Steelers offense is tied for 30th in total offense (252 yards), 28th in passing (177 yards) and 23rd in rushing (75 yards). Defensively, the Steelers rank ninth in total defense (371 yards), tied for 13th in passing (254 yards) and 16th in rushing (117 yards).
Numbers to know
- QB Derek Carr needs 28 touchdown passes to become the sixth player in NFL history with 200 career touchdown passes in their first eight seasons.
- Carr needs to complete 414 passes to surpass Matt Ryan for most completions in NFL history through a player's first eight seasons.
- DE Maxx Crosby needs to record one sack to become the eighth player in franchise history with at least 20 sacks in his first three seasons.
- RB Josh Jacobs needs 631 rushing yards to become the franchise leader in rushing yards through a player's first three seasons.
- TE Darren Waller needs 670 receiving yards to rank second all-time for most career receiving yards by a tight end in franchise history.
- If Waller records at least 100 receiving yards in the contest against Pittsburgh, he will become the first tight end in NFL history to record five consecutive 100 receiving yard games.
Notable pro connections
- From 2002-05, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was a defensive backs coach on Head Coach Jon Gruden's staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Steelers senior conditioning coordinator Garrett Giemont was the strength and conditioning coach for the Raiders from 1995-2001.
- Steelers assistant offensive line coach Chris Morgan was the Raiders assistant O-line coach from 2009-10.
- Steelers practice squad safety Karl Joseph was the Raiders' first-round draft pick in 2016 and appeared in 49 games with 41 starts from 2016-19. He returned to the Raiders in 2021 but was released prior to the start of the season.
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 1 victory against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium.
A view of Allegiant Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson's (2) pads and helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's (4) pads and helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) arrives to the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) arrives to the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives to the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) arrives to the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) arrives to the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) arrives to the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3), quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs' (28) cleats during warm ups before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs' (28) cleats during warm ups before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Richie Incognito (64) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Denzelle Good (71) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) fires the team up during warm ups before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Las Vegas Raiders wait to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) is introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) waits to return a kickoff during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and linebacker K.J. Wright (34) celebrate during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and linebacker K.J. Wright (34) celebrate on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) make a tacke during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) rushes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) on the field during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) breaks a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) returns a kickoff during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) on the field during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) forces a fumble during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) recovers a fumble during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) celebrate after Jefferson forced a fumble during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 15-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 15-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 15-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 15-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) dives into the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) dives into the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) is congratulated by wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) after making a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after throwing a 10-yard touchdown pass during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a PAT during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by long snapper Trent Sieg (47) after making a 55-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) rushes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) is tackled at the 1-yard line, after making a catch, during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen Jr. (27) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) recovers a fumble during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) celebrates with cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) after strip sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) heads to the end zone on a game wining 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) heads to the end zone on a game wining 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) is congratulated by tight end Darren Waller (83) after making a game-winning 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) celebrates with teammates after making a game-winning 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after making a game-winning 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) celebrates with wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) after making a game-winning 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) celebrates with wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett after making a game-winning 31-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
