LAS VEGAS – The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was back in top form after two road games against the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts. They forced three turnovers and stifled the offense of Aidan O'Connell and the Raiders. After a 10-play, 70-yard first touchdown drive by the Raiders, they didn't gain momentum until late in the fourth quarter when O'Connell hit Kristian Wilkerson for a touchdown.

The Raiders had chances to break through at times, but the Steelers defense answered the alarm each time. TJ Watt forced two fumbles on toss plays, including one near the goal line that gave the Steelers momentum back and kept the game at two points.

Donte Jackson later suggested a seam route overthrown by O'Connell to give the Steelers prime position in Raiders territory. Special teams even got involved when Jeremiah Moon blocked AJ Cole's punt, giving the Steelers a prime spot. Pittsburgh's defense did almost everything it needed to do to dominate the game, especially the undermanned edge rusher.

All told, the Raiders averaged less than three yards per carry, and before they looked at garbage time stats, they averaged less than five yards per play. It was a dominant performance from a defense that was supposed to dominate a team that was without five starters for most of the game.

As good as the Steelers' defense and special teams were, the offense still had worrisome factors despite a 32-point outburst. Justin Fields had two rushing touchdowns and extended plays with his legs. However, Fields was up and down in the passing game with many more drops than in previous games.

A rough passer tackle negated a bad interception Fields had after a forced fumble by Watt. Fields consistently missed open players, this time with accuracy. While the tape will be the ultimate judge, it felt like he was constantly playing the ball a shot or two late, missing receivers who were breaking up.

Pittsburgh's disastrous penalties in the first half kept the game far too competitive for too long. They were constantly behind the posts due to penalties, had two delay-of-game decisions and a variety of other mental blunders.

All too often, the Steelers' players, especially at the top, simply have no idea what they're doing, which has been seen on film in recent weeks and, obviously, live this week. This can lead to bad sacks, like the failed reverse toss play the Steelers tried to hit big on. No one blocked the backside edge defender, but it was obviously a botched effort by someone.

Center Zach Frazier left the game with an ankle injury but had shined previously. Najee Harris found his groove and scored three explosive runs in this game. He was by far the biggest asset on offense, and Harris looked like a revitalized player, running with authority game after game.

However, the trajectory of the Steelers offense continues to be a concern. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has had a ton of bad calls, quarterback play has declined over the last two weeks and the offensive line is struggling to execute assignments. It's badly run down and the wide receiver room outside of George Pickens has a gaping hole.

Even Pickens and star tight end Pat Freiermuth combined for just two goals in the second half. They should be the focus of the crime. Pittsburgh got its first truly comfortable win of the season and the defense appears to be back in form, but the offense still has big questions on the cards.

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