Gradkowski has three late touchdowns to rally Oakland over Pittsburgh

The woes for the defending Super Bowl champs continue for the ailing Steelers.

With the final seconds winding down, trailing, 24-20, Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski made a desperation throw to rookie Louis Murphy who hauled in an 11-yard touchdown, leaving only nine seconds on the clock.

Pittsburgh started the fourth quarter leading 10-6. 35 points later and the Steelers drop their fourth straight in a shocking 27-24 defeat by the Raiders.

Chaz Schilens caught a 17-yard touchdown from Bruce Gradkowski to put Oakland ahead 13-10 with eight minutes left to play in the fourth.

That would be the first of a five touchdown frenzy.

The Steelers responded on a Rashard Mendenhall touchdown run, scoring within a minute of the Raiders’.

Trailing 13-17, Gradkowski connected with rookie Louis Murphy for a 75-yard touchdown with just over five minutes to go.

With less than two minutes lingering, Ben Roethlisberger found Hines Ward in the end zone for an 11-yard score.

Gradkowski had to take the field, on the road in Pittsburgh, trailing 24-20, having to score a touchdown and needing to gain 88 yards.

He rallied the Raiders to earn their fourth victory of the season, providing a better option at quarterback since the benching of former No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell.

Oakland looks to continue their winning ways as they play at 4 p.m. ET this Sunday at home against the Redskins.

The Steelers will look to break their losing streak against their rival Browns at 8 p.m. Thursday in Cleveland.