For the second week in a row, the Raiders started the scoring with a long ball from Jimmy Garoppolo to Davante Adams.
This time, it was a gutsy call by the Raiders. They lined up in fourth and inches, looking like they were going to try and drive it up the gut with Josh Jacobs behind Jakob Johnson.
Buy Raiders TicketsJimmy G took the snap, faked the hand off to Jacobs and threw it to Davante Adams who ran a post pattern for the touchdown.
QB sneak on 4th and 1? Nah, how about a @tae15adams TD instead 😮💨
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This came after two three-and-outs for the Steelers and one by the Raiders.
Three plays later, the Steelers evened it up with Calvin Austin III torching the Raiders defense for a 72-yard touchdown catch.