In an early tilt for the LA-based Chargers, the 2-0 Los Angeles Chargers take on the 2-0 Pittsburgh Steelers at 1:00PM ET in a matchup of unbeatens in Pittsburgh. It’s their first meeting in nearly three years between these two who last met on Sunday, November 21, 2021 as the Chargers upended the Steelers 41-37.
The Chargers enter just 3-7 over their last 10 games but with new coach Jim Harbaugh, they are 2-0 this season.
The home Steelers, though, have won their last 5 games and come in as 2.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 34.5.
The Chargers are paced by Justin Herbert who has thrown for 274 yards, 3 td passes with 1 interception this year year. J.K. Dobbins has rumbled for 266 yards with 2 TDs.
The Steelers are guided by Justin Fields who has thrown for 273 yards, 1 td passes with 0 interceptions this year. And a win today should further quell talk over Russell Wilson replacing him when healthy.
That said, the Steelers have been near the bottom among the worst in total team offense. The two squads are among the leaders defensively currently in the league after two weeks.
The Chargers enter off a win over the dreadful Carolina Panthers 26-3 and the Steelers arrive after a positive performance in a win over the lowly Denver Broncos 13-6.
Next week the Chargers welcome the the Kansas City Chiefs; the Steelers visit the Indianapolis Colts.
Game Details
• Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (LAC) at Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT)
• Date: September 22, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
• TV: CBS
• Acrisure Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 74F; 68% humidity; wind: SSE 1 mph
Team Stats Comparison
| 2024 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | PIT | LAC | PIT | ||
| Record | 2-0 | 2-0 | 3-7 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-4 | 1-2 | |
| Away Record | 1-0 | 2-0 | 2-3 | 5-2 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.0 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 17.9 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 6.5 | 8.0 | 19.6 | 15.8 | |
| Point Differential | +35 | +15 | -41 | +21 | |
| Yards/Game | 332.5 | 260.5 | 311.5 | 314.2 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 227.5 | 260.5 | 308.6 | 292.0 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 135.0 | 121.5 | 198.5 | 178.3 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 147.0 | 184.0 | 191.9 | 199.2 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 197.5 | 139.0 | 113.0 | 135.9 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 80.5 | 76.5 | 116.7 | 92.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 16.0 | 16.0 | 17.0 | 17.2 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 10.5 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 15.6 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 41.9 | 40.0 | 35.7 | 37.9 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 23.1 | 19.0 | 39.2 | 33.6 | |
| Turnover Margin | +2 | +5 | -6 | +6 | |
| Total Games | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | |
Los Angeles Chargers 2024 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Justin Herbert | 31-46 | 274 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| J.K. Dobbins | 27 | 266 | 2 | 61 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Quentin Johnston | 8 | 89 | 2 | 29 |
Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Justin Fields | 30-43 | 273 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Najee Harris | 37 | 139 | 0 | 20 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
| George Pickens | 8 | 114 | 0 | 40 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 21-Nov-21 | 8:20PM | LOS ANGELES CHARGERS d. Pittsburgh Steelers | 41-37 |
| Sun 13-Oct-19 | 8:20PM | Pittsburgh Steelers d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 24-17 |
| Sun 02-Dec-18 | 8:20PM | Los Angeles Chargers d. PITTSBURGH STEELERS | 33-30 |
| Mon 12-Oct-15 | 8:30PM | Pittsburgh Steelers d. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | 24-20 |
| Sun 09-Dec-12 | 1:02PM | San Diego Chargers d. PITTSBURGH STEELERS | 34-24 |
| Sun 04-Oct-09 | 8:30PM | PITTSBURGH STEELERS d. San Diego Chargers | 38-28 |
| Sun 16-Nov-08 | 4:16PM | PITTSBURGH STEELERS d. San Diego Chargers | 11-10 |
| Sun 08-Oct-06 | 8:15PM | SAN DIEGO CHARGERS d. Pittsburgh Steelers | 23-13 |
| Mon 10-Oct-05 | 9:00PM | Pittsburgh Steelers d. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | 24-22 |
| Sun 21-Dec-03 | 4:05PM | PITTSBURGH STEELERS d. San Diego Chargers | 40-24 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| LAC | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 4-6 | 6-4 |
| Home Record | 2-3 | 3-2 |
| Away Record | 2-3 | 3-2 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 1644-2468 | 66.6% | 17,496 | 117 | 43 | 132 | 0-1 (1) |
| Justin Fields | 608-1001 | 60.7% | 6,947 | 41 | 30 | 139 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Justin Herbert W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Justin Herbert last 20 games vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1-0
• Justin Fields W-L last 20 games as a starter: 7-13
• Justin Fields last 20 games vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 0-0
Player Trends
• J.K. Dobbins has 3 straight games with at least one rushing TD
• Justin Fields has 4 straight games with zero passing interceptions
Game Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert (QB) Ankle – Questionable; Joshua Palmer (WR) Elbow – Questionable; Ja’Sir Taylor (CB) Leg – Questionable; Alohi Gilman (S) Knee – Questionable; Junior Colson (LB) Hamstring – Out; Bud Dupree (LB) Illness – Questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers: Isaac Seumalo (OG) Pectoral – Out; Russell Wilson (QB) Calf – Questionable; MyCole Pruitt (TE) Knee – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Pittsburgh Steelers
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 34.5
Betting Trends
| Los Angeles Chargers | Pittsburgh Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-6-0 | 6-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 2-6-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 2-8-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Los Angeles Chargers: +4000
• Pittsburgh Steelers: +4000
Chargers vs. Steelers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Pittsburgh Steelers d. Los Angeles Chargers 20-16
• GFA Model: Pittsburgh Steelers d. Los Angeles Chargers 19-17