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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Prediction – Week 6 NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) head to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday to take on the Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) in a pivotal AFC matchup. Both teams are dealing with key injuries, and with the Raiders making a change at quarterback, this game could have significant implications for both sides as they aim to solidify their playoff hopes.

With injuries and adjustments at key positions, this matchup will test the depth and resilience of both teams.

Can the Steelers Continue Their Strong Start?

The Steelers enter this game after a hard-fought 23-18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this season. Quarterback Justin Fields has led Pittsburgh’s offense, posting a career-high 97.1 passer rating in his first season with the team. Fields has been efficient, throwing for 961 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception while adding 172 rushing yards and three scores.

Pittsburgh’s defense has been anchored by T.J. Watt, who has already recorded 4.5 sacks this season and reached a milestone of 100 career sacks in their Week 5 win over Dallas. Watt’s presence on the defensive line is crucial, especially with the Raiders’ change at quarterback, which could open up opportunities for the Steelers to pressure Aidan O’Connell.

Raiders Make Quarterback Change Amid Struggles

The Raiders have had an up-and-down season so far, and with starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II throwing two costly interceptions in last week’s loss to the Broncos, Las Vegas head coach Antonio Pierce is turning to second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell. O’Connell, who started 10 games as a rookie last year, will make his first start of the 2024 season.

Las Vegas will be without star wide receiver Davante Adams, who is expected to miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury. With Adams out, O’Connell will rely heavily on rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who has been a bright spot for the Raiders with 313 receiving yards and his first career touchdown last week against Denver.

The Raiders’ defense will be counting on Maxx Crosby, who leads the team with five sacks this season, to keep Pittsburgh’s offense in check.

Prediction: Steelers to Win, Raiders to Cover

This game has the potential to be close, especially with Las Vegas making a change at quarterback and playing at home. The Steelers’ defense, led by T.J. Watt, could cause problems for the Raiders’ offense, but Aidan O’Connell will look to provide a spark in his first start of the year.

Our projected final score is 24-20 in favor of Pittsburgh, but expect the Raiders to cover the spread. With the over/under set at 42.5 points, we recommend taking the under in what could be a low-scoring affair.

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