What went wrong for the Raiders?
There were many critical issues and injuries that resulted in this loss for the Raiders.
The Silver and Black lost the turnover battle to the Steelers, with Derek Carr throwing three interceptions. The Raiders held the lead for the majority of the game until George Pickens caught a 14-yard touchdown with 46 seconds left in regulation.
Additionally, the Raiders defense, which was already missing starting cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, lost playmakers Chandler Jones and Denzel Perryman to injury in the second half.
Offensive performance of the day
The key player for the Raiders offense was "The Slot Machine" Hunter Renfrow.
While the receiver has been limited by injuries, he had his best showing on the season against the Steelers. Renfrow finished the game with four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Good ball from Hall
On the defensive side of the ball, Tyler Hall made an impression.
The Raiders defense has depended on Hall late in the season, as he's filled in for injured defensive backs. He's been adequate filling the void for the secondary, and continued to make plays in Pittsburgh. Hall finished the game with five total tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass deflection.
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Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) dives into the end zone on a 14-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) dives into the end zone on a 14-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) is congratulated by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) after making a 14-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97), defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and cornerback Tyler Hall (37) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 40-yard field goal during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) returns to the field following the halftime break during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and defensive end Chandler Jones (55) return to the field following the halftime break during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) returns to the field following the halftime break during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) return to the field following the halftime break during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) returns an interception during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) returns an interception during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and center Andre James (68) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Bars (64) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and safety Duron Harmon (30) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
