In a freezing cold, Mike Tomlin’s men were able to snatch victory in the final seconds.
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8) – Las Vegas (6-9): 13-10
Pittsburgh only led 46 seconds in that game. Dominated by Las Vegas early in the game, the Steelers were able to stay within range throughout the game. Eventually, what had to happen happened. 46 seconds from the end, Kenny Pickett (26/39, 244 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT) ended up finding George Pickens (5 receptions, 57 yards and 1 TD) on a pass from 14 yards. This single touchdown of the game for the locals will be enough. Mike Tomlin’s men continue to maximize their potential, while this defeat hung in the face of the Raiders, too inconsistent in this game.
A touchdown and then that’s it
It must be said that the weather conditions did not help. From the start of this meeting, the thermometer read -15 degrees Celsius, for a perceived temperature of -20 degrees. Not to mention a powerful and swirling wind. Difficult in this context to be effective offensively. The visitors succeed, however, very well from the first drive. An offensive series of 14 games for 72 yards gained which ends with a 14-yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (0-7). It will be the one and only touchdown in Las Vegas on this polar evening.
Worse, the men of Josh McDaniels will only add a meager field goal in this part. Taken by the defense, the offensive squad of Las Vegas will never find the solution. Josh Jacobs (15 carries for 44 yards) and Davante Adams (2 receptions for 15 yards) fail to advance their team and Derek Carr (16/30, 174 yards, 1 TD and 3 INTs) is under pressure. The quarterback ends the game with 3 sacks and 5 QB hits. Above all, he launched 3 interceptions in the second period which broke the rhythm of his attack.
A persevering Kenny Pickett
Opposite, Pittsburgh knows how to be patient. Solid defensively, the Steelers are gradually clawing back after being led 0-7 then 3-7. Chris Boswell landed two kicks to bring his team closer, despite two missed field goals that could have put Pittsburgh in position to win much sooner. Even so, Pittsburgh still managed to regain the advantage late in the game.
In the wake of Kenny Pickett who won’t have everything right this Saturday evening, but who showed character and perseverance. With this success, the Steelers can still believe in the playoffs. Above all, Mike Tomlin can hope to avoid a negative first season. On the Vegas side, the Raiders are not yet officially eliminated from the postseason, but it is only a matter of time.
