Despite how it may appear, the Steelers’ defense performed well against the Raiders

Sep 23 2021 by Behind the Steel Curtain

 
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Derek Carr thrived amidst tight coverage and good reads, not because of errant plays.

Fresh off of their 23-16 victory against the Bills in Buffalo, it felt as if the Steelers were already on top of the mountain. Consequently, a trip back home to Pittsburgh would culminate in a win against the Las Vegas Raiders, right?

Not so fast.

On Sunday, Jon Gruden got the better of his former assistant thanks to a 26-17 upstaging of the Steelers, improving to...

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