Game Recap
In a January 11 playoff showdown in Pittsburgh, the Steelers kept alive with a 35-24 win over the Chargers. The Steelers won a both halves in the collision.
The Steelers were led by Ben Roethlisberger who finished with 181 pass yards, 1 touchdown, 0 picks, was 17 of 26 passing. Willie Parker rumbled for 146 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns. Hines Ward caught 70 receiving yards.
For the Chargers, had zero INTs.
The Steelers finished with 342 total yards, 22 first downs, 0 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 6 of 14 on third downs. The Chargers finished with 290 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 5 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat San Diego Chargers 35-24
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:45PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 342, Turnovers: 0
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 290, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: PIT by 6.5
- -- Over/Under: 38.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| SDG |
7 |
3 |
0 |
14 |
24 |
| PIT |
7 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
35 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Philip Rivers | SDG | 21-35 | 308 | 3 | 1 | 62 | |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | 17-26 | 181 | 1 | 0 | 41 | |
| Byron Leftwich | PIT | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Willie Parker | PIT | 27 | 146 | 2 | 27 | |
| Darren Sproles | SDG | 11 | 15 | 0 | 8 | |
| Mewelde Moore | PIT | 3 | 13 | 0 | 5 | |
| Santonio Holmes | PIT | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| Gary Russell | PIT | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| Carey Davis | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Byron Leftwich | PIT | 4 | -2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Darren Sproles | SDG | 5 | 91 | 1 | 62 | |
| Chris Chambers | SDG | 4 | 72 | 0 | 25 | |
| Hines Ward | PIT | 4 | 70 | 0 | 41 | |
| Antonio Gates | SDG | 5 | 59 | 0 | 21 | |
| Vincent Jackson | SDG | 2 | 49 | 1 | 41 | |
| Heath Miller | PIT | 3 | 37 | 1 | 18 | |
| Nate Washington | PIT | 3 | 30 | 0 | 18 | |
| Santonio Holmes | PIT | 2 | 25 | 0 | 15 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| PIT | 42 | 165 | 3 | | |
| SDG | 11 | 15 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| PIT | 17-27 | 181 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| SDG | 21-35 | 308 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance: 63,899
- Weather: 26 degrees, relative humidity 69%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 20
- Time of Game: 3:13 - 3 hours, 13 minutes
