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2021 Steelers Rookie Review: Week 2 Raiders Edition

The thrill of victory, followed by the agony of defeat. The Steelers Week 1 surprising victory over the Buffalo Bills had to feel like a dream sequence for the 8 rookies who actually dressed for the game. However, the "lived happily ever after" ending sure was short lived.

Sunday's disappointing follow up loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the home opener at Heinz Field more closely resembled a Nightmare on Elm Street remake, starring Derek Carr as Freddy Krueger. He slashed and gashed the Steelers defense throughout the game, especially after the injury bug reared it's ugly head and knocked Tyson Alualu and T.