

The Steelers defense was determined not to give the Raiders anything on offense. On a Christmas Eve, in blustery winter conditions, the Pittsburgh Steelers organization needed a win to remain in playoff contention yet wanted a win to pay respect to the man whose jersey was to be retired after his untimely death: Franco Harris.Ī team comprised of players who were all born long after the “Immaculate Reception” (1972) and the year Harris retired from the NFL (1984), stepped up in critical moments to snatch victory from the Las Vegas Raiders.įollowing Pittsburgh’s offense taking the lead in the fourth quarter on a Kenny Pickett touchdown pass to George Pickens, 46 seconds remained on the game clock when Chris Boswell kicked the ball of to Las Vegas. Steel City Underground presents “Plays of the Year” featuring the top runs, catches, hits and everything else in-between from the Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 season.
