Najee Harris’ 100-yard blast leads Steelers to beat Raiders 32-13!

Steelers performed impressively in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders on the 13th of October, 2024 during a stale 32-13. Not only did it reveal how tenacious the Pittsburgh’s defense was but also how versatile Najee Harris can be in a game and it was the first time that he rushed for a 100 yards this year. Even though it was mostly one-sided for most of the night, the Steelers kept their winning streak going and showed they are one of the strongest teams in the AFC. On the other hand, the Raiders had a hard time getting going and gave up when the Steelers’ defense kept pressing them.

Patriots: Raiders start out the first quarter before the Steelers blitz.

Raiders’ confidence was initial and within the initial plays, they accumulated a number of yards on the field thanks to a good strategy by the team’s head, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. They were dressed to_bool pass, run the ball and deny the Steelers’ defense. They had one field goal to begin the game en-route to having a fleeting lead. Najee Harris, on the flip side, rose to the occasion as the Steelers threatened a come back. Pittsburgh was able to find its grove that they sustained all the game’s actions owing to rushing plays by Harris.
Kenny Pickett, the quarterback for the Steelers, got his offense going when he connected with receiver George Pickens for a big gain that turned the tide in Pittsburgh’s favor.

Second Quarter: Najee Harris Shines, and the Steelers Gain Speed

Najee Harris really started to shine in the second quarter. The Steelers were trying to have a balanced offense, but Harris got away and ran a number of amazing plays, including a 20-yard dash that showed how fast and agile he was. This was actually a big deal for the season, as Harris’s first 100-yard running game came during this game. Pickett was given more chances when the Raiders’ defenders had to work hard to keep up with him on the ground.

The only blemish we can see is that Diontae Johnson got one of the best offenses in the playoffs Pittsburgh the TD they needed and Diontae Johnson benefitted from a Kenny Pickett pass that was as perfect as it gets. The Steelers defense shut down the Raiders offence after that Garoppolo and the touchdown entered the field. The pass rush from a dominant linebacker, T.J. Watt, put pressure on Garoppolo, who offered no sort of a charge, to do anything but throwing the ball, and the Raiders could accomplish nothing.

The Raiders, of course, still had their issues and the Steelers their defence, in the third quarter.

If the Raiders were going to do anything, it was over the first successive Steelers third quarter and fourth quarter possessions more or less what the Steelers wanted to have happen. By putting us up for a pounding on our defensive side, they really had no way of playing with that constant pounding by their defensive side. The charges around him seemed to increase with each roll out to throw and Garoppolo was even sacked a couple of times.That was even more the case in the third quarter when the Raiders reduced to 1 score on a touchdown and missed the conversion.

Harris was still a big part of that and that’s what Pittsburgh took control of the game. Harris broke tackles and got past Raiders defense evenly wearing them down with each run. His play gave the Steelers control of the field and the clock, which helped them keep a safe lead and limit the Raiders’ chances.

Again, the Steelers scored when Kenny Pickett connected with tight end Pat Freiermuth in the end zone. The score made the gap bigger, and with three scores to go in the fourth quarter, the Raiders were pretty much out of the game.

The Steelers end the game in style in the fourth quarter.

The Steelers kept putting pressure on both sides of the ball in the fourth quarter.But Pittsburgh’s defense didn’t budge, the pie was pieced back together with kicker Chris Boswell’s steady kicking and the score increased. Nothing changed for the Raiders’ running game, which Garoppolo wasn’t hitting when pressured. The Steelers scored again anyway though, despite Reid’s defense getting the Raiders a fumble.

And all that, Najee Harris kept on playing great.
Several of them key runs wearing down the Raiders’ defense, it was over 100 yards. You could tell Pittsburgh was a hard and physical team all through the game, from the work that he put out there. Kenny Pickett led the drive that ended in a Steelers score in the last few minutes. That sealed the deal and put it out of doubt that Pittsburgh was in control of the game.

One of the Steelers’ best games of the season, there was little to celebrate at the conclusion when the team won 32–13. The win sent a strong message to the rest of the AFC by showing that they could dominate on both attack and defense.

Key Points: Steelers Rise, Raiders Fall

Najee Harris’ Breakout Game”: Ther first time up, Harris made him run roughly 100 yards, creating what appeared to be a well balanced offensive attack for the Steelers. He always managed to juice up the money needed to get the yards, keep the Raiders lying down and the Steelers up, and kept them close enough to where they always had to play to win.

Kenny Pickett’s Precision: Pickett has been cool and calm with his just the right throws. He hit some big receivers and scored some key touchdowns. A big part of Pittsburgh’s success was his work with Diontae Johnson and Pat Freiermuth.

Steelers’ Defensive Dominance”: T.J. Watt led the Steelers defense that never gave up. They put too much pressure on Garoppolo, they stopped the Raiders from moving the ball, they turned the ball over. Pittsburgh’s defense set the pace early and never let up.

The Raiders had trouble with their offense. They couldn’t get things going consistently, and Garoppolo was always under fire. The fact that they couldn’t start a running game or protect their quarterback hurt their performance and led to their loss.

What’s next for both teams?

It’s only March, and the Steelers haven’t even made the playoffs yet, but it’s a positive step for the Steelers to carry that kind of play for the rest of the season. Najee Harris’ big game has allowed Pittsburgh’s offense to look good. The Steelers will have a strong running game, by his play, other than Kenny Pickett’s passing skills. Still, their defense, led by T.J. Watt, remains one of the scariest in the league and with this kind of play, they could reach the end of the season.

Conclusion

On October 13 when the Steelers beat the Raiders 32–13 in 2024 it was a step to defining that city. That finally played marvelously, and Darlins toughness, and ability, and Kenny Pickett’s leadership: Kenny Pickett’s leadership: the strength and promise of the team in the AFC. In the second, the Raiders could not stop Pittsburgh’s well rounded attack. They are going to have to change their plans for what’s coming down the road. This win doesn’t only make the Steelers more confident, it tells the rest of the league that this is the year for them.

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