The stars of the Pittsburgh Steelers take the upper hand in Win Over Raiders

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers took over Allegiant Stadium as they took on the Las Vegas Raiders, and it was a star-studded affair. After losing their last two games, the Steelers needed their best players to lead the way and get them back in the win column. That's exactly what they accomplished as they defeated the Raiders by a score of 32-13.

The team's offense once again got off to a slow start. Despite moving the ball down the field on their first possession, the offense sputtered and the team settled for a three-point deficit at the foot of kicker Chris Boswell. Their only other possession in the first quarter was a three-pointer, as they didn't score their next points until the second quarter.

Quarterback Justin Fields and the offense looked at their best on the ground. He ran nine times for 61 yards and reached the end zone twice. Meanwhile, Najee Harris had his best game of the season, making decisive charges to evade tackles and being an absolute threat when brought down. He finished the game with 14 carries for 106 yards, capped by a 36-yard attempt for his first rushing score of the season.

In the air, it was a different story for the Steelers and Fields as they once again failed to make significant progress in the passing game. Fields finished 14 of 24 for just 145 yards and no touchdowns. Fields had noticeable issues with his accuracy, with several passes flying over his targets' heads. The offense looked inconsistent and far from perfect in this game, but they also posted their highest point total of the season.

Defensively, the Steelers remained elite while stifling the Raiders' offense. Their opening drive was a blemish and allowed Las Vegas to rush down the field and score a rushing touchdown. However, they kept the Raiders at bay for the rest of the first half. They forced three straight punts after giving up a touchdown, and star linebacker TJ Watt forced a fumble that Keeanu Benton recovered late in the second quarter.

The second half also began with a bang in defense, this time with the intervention of the special forces. Jeremiah Moon, who saw a huge increase in snap count at outside linebacker due to injuries to Nick Herbig and Alex Highsmith, blocked a punt that put the team in prime position to score another three points. The rest of the second half consisted of more punts, another forced fumble by Watt and an interception by cornerback Donte Jackson. The team only allowed two touchdowns in the entire game and limited the Raiders' offense to less than 300 yards.

Injuries would cause trouble for the team again. In the second half, center Zach Frazier went down and left the game. He was replaced by Ryan McCollum, but the Steelers are hoping their standout rookie can return for the next matchup.

With the win, the Steelers are now 4-2. They are tied for first place in the AFC North Division with the Baltimore Ravens. They'll put their record to the test in Week 7 with a visit from future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

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