pittsburgh steelers led for only 46 seconds on Saturday night – but that was all they needed.
those 46 seconds were the last 46 as a rookie george pickens Caught the game-winning touchdown on the Steelers’ final drive of the night.
The score – one rookie (Kenny Pickett) to another – gave the Steelers a 13–10 win. las vegas raiders,
This strong performance came on the same night that the franchise retired Franco Harris’ number 32 against the Raiders to mark the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Conception.
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Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrizar Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Harris passed away earlier this week, just days before he could celebrate the anniversary on Friday and see his number in the ceiling.
The Steelers wore their throwback jerseys, as well as a patch commemorating the anniversary of the iconic play, for the occasion.
Snow continued to fall at AccreSure Stadium throughout the night, so neither team really did much on offense. In fact, the Steelers actually missed two field goals in the negative-four degree wind chill. Had eight punts on the night and four interceptions (three were thrown by forwards). derek carr,
But somehow, after being silent for the first three quarters the Steelers’ offense turned it around late. With their first drive of the fourth quarter, they kicked a field goal to make it a 10–6 deficit. Both teams exchanged punts, and after the Steelers went three-and-out, they had less than three minutes to score a touchdown to keep their season alive.
Minka Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after an interception during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on December 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The drive, which began at their own 24-yard line, took 10 plays, including a huge 4th and 1 QB sneak to keep the drive alive. The next play, Pickett found Pickens in the end zone. In fact, that drive was the first time all night they had even entered the red zone. But better late than never.
Carr had a chance to tie the game, but threw an interception on the ice (to no purpose) in the ball game.
Puckett threw for 244 yards, 75 of them on the game-winning drive, on 26-39 passing. Four Steelers (Pat Freermuth, Deonte Johnson, Nazari Harris and Pickens) each had at least five catches. All but Harris had more than 55 yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) celebrates after a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh.
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The Steelers (7-8) will face the Baltimore Ravens, who clinched a playoff spot earlier in the day in Week 17, while the 6-9 Raiders will host the NFC West champion San Francisco 49ers on New Year’s Day.