Steelers-Raiders NFL Week 3: 5 Things To Know

PITTSBURGH, PA — From Monday Night Football to Sunday Night Football - the Steelers will make their second consecutive prime-time appearance in a row this weekend. Here are five things to know about the upcoming game against the Raiders (1-1)

1. The Steelers haven't beaten the Raiders on the road since 1995 - three years before quarterback Kenny Pickett was born.

2. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is tied for the league lead in sack with four in the first two games. The Raiders are the only NFL team that hasn't allowed a sack this season.

3. After playing against two of the league's best defenses in the first two games, the Steelers could catch a break against the Raiders. They rank 23rd in total defense and have thus far have given up 355 yards and 27 points for game.

4. The Steelers offense ranks 31st in the league in total offense, averaging just 247 yards and 16.5 points per game.

5. Sure, the Steelers' defense won the game against the Browns by scoring two touchdowns. But statistically,the defense rank 30th in total defense surrendering and average of 399.5 yards and allowing 26 points per game.

• Where: Allegiant Stadium
• When: Sunday, 8:20 p.m.
• Forecast: Clear skies, temperatures in the low 80s.
• Favored: Raiders by by 2.5, according to oddsshark.com.
• Series history: Raiders lead the series 16-14.
• Last meeting: Dec. 22, 2022. Steelers won 13-10.
• Series streak: Steelers won the past meeting.
• TV: NBC and Peacock with Mike Tirico, Chris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.
• Radio: WDVE-FM with Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley and Max Starks.