Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 6 vs. the Las Vegas Raiders
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-3)
- Pittsburgh owns a 22-38 (.367) regular-season road record against teams that comprise the Pacific time zone (L.A. Rams, Oakland/L.A./Las Vegas Raiders, San Diego/L.A. Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks).
- Pittsburgh travels to the Pacific time zone for the only time in 2024 when it plays at Las Vegas (Week 6).
- The Steelers traveled to the Pacific time zone three different times in 2023: Las Vegas (Week 3), L.A. Rams (Week 7) and Seattle (Week 17).
- The Steelers are 5-8 (.385) in the regular season on the road against the Raiders.
- Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, the Steelers have played in a dome in 79 overall and 75 regular-season games.
- Pittsburgh owns a 44-35 (.557) overall mark in games played indoor since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
- The Steelers have owned a 41-34 (.547) regular-season mark in indoor games since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
- Pittsburgh has played in 17 domes in franchise history, including first-time visits to SoFi Stadium (L.A. Chargers) and U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota Vikings) in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Falcons) in 2022 and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders) in 2023.
- The Steelers are scheduled to play in a dome three times in 2024 (Week 1 at Atlanta, Week 4 at Indianapolis and Week 6 at Las Vegas).
- Pittsburgh has a 17-10 (.630) record under head coach Mike Tomlin in regular season games played in a dome since 2007.
- The Steelers’ .630 winning percentage under head coach Mike Tomlin in regular-season games played in a dome is the second-highest in the NFL among non-dome teams since 2007 (min. 15 games played).
- This outcome has influenced betting odds across Canadian sportsbooks, as fans have increasingly engaged with betting platforms since the recent legislative changes allowing single-game betting in Canada.
Series Notes
- All-Time Raiders lead, 17-15
- Last: Steelers Win, 23-18 (Sept. 24, 2023)
- Home Steelers lead, 9-6
- Last: Steelers Win, 13-10 (Dec. 24, 2022)
- Away Raiders lead, 11-6
- Last: Steelers Win, 23-18 (Sept. 24, 2023)
- Playoffs Series tied, 3-3
- Last: Raiders Win, 38-10 (Jan. 1, 1984)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 176-102-2 (18)
- Overall: 176-102-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 3-5
- Raiders: Antonio Pierce
- At Franchise: 7-7 (2)
- Overall: 7-7 (2)
- Versus Opponent: 0-0
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, October 13
Time: 4:05 p.m. ET - Location: Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas, NV
Capacity 65,000 // Natural Grass - TV: CBS & Paramount Plus, Locally KDKA-TV (Check listings below for affiliates)
- Ian Eagle (play-by-play)
- Charles Davis (analysis)
- Evan Washburn (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Raiders: Sirius 162, XM/SXM 228, Internet 816
- Steelers: Sirius 158, XM/SXM 382, Internet 826
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Referee: Alan Eck
- Vegas: Steelers -3.0 | Over/Under: 36.5
Steelers-Raiders Pregame Show
The Las Vegas Raiders have their backs against a wall due to several injuries and a change at the quarterback position. But are they any different than the Steelers?
We’ve seen these “winnable” games before! This season, the Steelers lost two close matchups to the Colts and Cowboys. Should the Raiders game even be competitive?
Joe dives in the huge injury list and the side stories surrounding Pittsburgh’s problems, including the possibility of Russell Wilson starting over Justin Fields this Sunday.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- Takeaways: Steelers didn’t capitalize in loss to Cowboys
- 5 Steelers surprises in Sunday’s loss against the Cowboys
- Previous positions of strength now areas of concern for Steelers
- Steelers Scouting Report: Las Vegas Raiders, Week 6
- 5 Steelers players who’ll step up against Raiders
- Official Injury Report
Team Rankings
| PIT | LV | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Away Record | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 18.4 (26th) | 19.2 (22nd) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 14.6 (2nd) | 26.2 (28th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +4 (5th) | -7 (30th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 178 (27th) | 213 (15th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 121 (13th) | 84 (30th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 206 (17th) | 201 (16th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 91 (5th) | 131 (23rd) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 92/136, 961 yds, 5 TDs |
| George Pickens | 23 rec, 310 yds, 0 TD |
| Najee Harris | 82 rush, 270 yds, 0 TD |
| Las Vegas Raiders 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew II | 99/140, 1014 yds, 4 TDs |
| Brock Bowers | 28 rec, 313 yds, 1 TD |
| Zamir White | 49 rush, 152 yds, 0 TD |
Steelers Notes
- QB JUSTIN FIELDS totaled 158 yards (131 pass, 27 rush) & had season-high 2 TD passes vs. 0 INTs with 93.3 rating last week. Is only QB with 90+ rating in 5 games this season. Has 0 INTs in 4 of 5 games in 2024. Passed for 111 yards & TD with 91.9 rating in only career start vs. LV (10/10/21 w/ Chi.).
- RB NAJEE HARRIS led team with 77 scrimmage yards (42 rush, 35 rec.) last week. Has 70+ scrimmage yards in 8 straight games, longest active streak in NFL. Is 1 of 2 RBs (Jordan Mason) with 70+ scrimmage yards in 5 games this season. Has 65+ scrimmage yards in each of 3 career games vs. LV.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS has 5+ catches & 55+ rec. yards in 2 of past 3. Has 85+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 on road. Had 75 rec. yards in last meeting.
- WR VAN JEFFERSON had TD catch in only career game vs. LV (12/8/22 w/ LAR).
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH aims for 3rd in row with rec. TD. Aims for his 4th in row on road with 4+ catches. Had rec. TD in last meeting.
- TE CONNOR HEYWARD had 1st rec. TD of season last week.
- LB T.J. WATT set season highs in tackles (8) & sacks (1.5) & had 1st FF of season last week. Is 1 of 3 in NFL (Gervon Dexter & Derick Hall) with sack in 4 games this season. Had 2 sacks in last meeting & has sack in 2 of past 3 vs. LV. Has 101 career sacks, 4th player since 1982 with 100+ sacks in 1st 8 seasons.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN had season-high 9 tackles last week. Aims for 4th in row with 8+ tackles. Had 9 tackles & sack in only career game vs. LV (9/13/21 w/ Bal.).
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD has sack in 2 of past 3. Had 7 tackles, 2 sacks & PD in his last game vs. LV (12/24/22) & aims for his 3rd in row vs. LV with PD.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK led team with season-high 10 tackles & had PD last week. Has 7+ tackles in 4 of 5 games this season. Had 11 tackles in last meeting.
- CBs DONTE JACKSON & JOEY PORTER JR. each had INT in Week 5.
Raiders Notes
- QB GARDNER MINSHEW completed 12 of 17 atts. (70.6 pct.) for 137 yards & TD last week. Passed for 215 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 123.4 rating in only career start vs. Pit. (12/16/23 w/ Ind.).
- QB AIDAN O’CONNELL can make 1st start of season. Is 4-2 with 8 TDs vs. 2 INTs & 94.4 rating in 6 career home starts.
- RB ALEXANDER MATTISON had 61 scrimmage yards (38 rush, 23 rec.) last week. Aims for 3rd in row with 60+ scrimmage yards.
- RB AMEER ABDULLAH rushed for season-high 42 yards & TD in Week 5.
- WR DAVANTE ADAMS has TD catch in 2 of his past 3 at home. Had 13 catches for 172 yards & 2 TDs in last meeting.
- WR JAKOBI MEYERS had 6 catches for season-high 72 yards last week. Aims for 4th in row with 5+ catches. Has rec. TD in 3 of his past 4 at home. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Pit. with 7+ catches & 85+ rec. yards.
- WR TRE TUCKER aims for his 4th in row at home with 5+ catches.
- TE BROCK BOWERS (rookie) led team with 8 catches for 97 yards & 1st-career TD last week. Ranks 2nd among rookies with 28 catches & 3rd with 313 rec. yards.
- DE MAXX CROSBY had 2 sacks in Week 5, 13th-career game with 2+ sacks, 3rd-most in NFL since 2019. Has 2 sacks in 2 of past 3. Has PD in 2 of past 3. Has TFL in 4 of his past 5 at home. Had sack in last meeting.
- DT CHRISTIAN WILKINS had 5 tackles, 2 TFL & sack last week & aims for 4th in row with 0.5+ sacks. Had half sack in his last game vs. Pit. (10/23/22 w/ Mia).
- LB ROBERT SPILLANE is only player in NFL with 10+ tackles in 5 games this season. Aims for 4th in row with TFL. Had 7 tackles in last meeting.
- S TRE’VON MOEHRIG had season-high 8 tackles & PD last week. Aims for 5th in row with 5+ tackles & 3rd in row with PD.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on CBS (Pittsburgh local affiliate KDKA) and Paramount Plus.
Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in BLUE.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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