One of the AFC's most storied rivalries gets renewed this Sunday. las vegas raiders to host pittsburgh steelers In the 6th week of action.
So far, the match has been something of a defensive battle. While the Raiders held the Steelers to just two field goals to take a 7-6 lead, Justin Fields and others were able to score a touchdown before halftime. The ensuing two-point conversion failed, but Pittsburgh held a 12-7 lead at halftime.
You also have to thank TJ Watt primarily for that touchdown, as the outstanding Steelers defender gave the Pittsburgh offense great field position thanks to a perfectly executed “peanut punch”.
With the Raiders facing 2nd and 7 in their own half, Las Vegas ran a toss play to the right side with Dylan Laube. But the rookie spit the football out and Pittsburgh bounced back.
What is the reason for the fumble? Watt's wonderful “Peanut Punch”. Watch as the Pittsburgh defender lands an incredible right jab on the football, knocking the ball away from the rookie running back.
Pittsburgh took over the Raiders' 30-yard line and reached the end zone six plays later.
And Watt wasn't finished yet. Another perfect punch early in the fourth quarter forced the Raiders into a turnover in the red zone.
Charles Tillman somewhereNow with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he smiles.
