Steelers-Raiders NFL Week 2: What You Need To Know

Pittsburgh PA

15 September, 2021

9:46 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers play the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday in the 2021 home opener Sunday, the first game that Heinz Field will be at full fan capacity since the pre-pandemic days of 2019. The Raiders (1-0) are flying across the country to play the game on a short work week after the team's wild 33-27 win against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Fans who stayed up for the fantastic finish saw Raiders quarterback Derek Carr lead three fourth-quarter game-tying drives before clinching the win in overtime. The Steelers (1-0) are coming off an impressive 23-16 road victory in Buffalo against the Bills that saw them overcome the same unimpressive offense that handcuffed them in the last month of the 2020 season. Make no mistake, the defense won this game - led by linebacker T.J. Watt's two sacks, three tackles, five quarterback hits and one tackle for loss. Here's what you need to know about this week's game: Where: Heinz Field. When: Sunday, 1 p.m. Forecast: Sunny, temperatures in the low 80s. Favored: Steelers by 5.5, according to Oddshark.com. Last meeting: Dec. 9, 2018, Raiders won 24-21. All-time series: Raiders lead, 16-13 Streak: Raiders won the last game against the Steelers. TV: CBS, with Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn. Radio: WDVE-FM with Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley, Missi Matthews and Max Starks. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.