Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 3 vs the Los Angeles Chargers
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L.A. Chargers (2-0) at Pittsburgh (2-0)
The Chargers look to begin the season 3-0 for the first time since 2002, while the Steelers can improve to 3-0 for the fourth time under head coach Mike Tomlin (previously 2007, 2010 and 2020).
- The Chargers (6.5 points per game allowed) and Steelers (8.0 points per game allowed) rank first and second in scoring defense this season. The last time two teams met in Week 3 or later that both were allowing 10-or-fewer points per game was in Week 4 of the 2006 season (Baltimore vs. San Diego).
- Both the Chargers and Steelers can become the first team since the 2009 Denver Broncos to allow 10-or-fewer points in each of their first three games of a season.
- Pittsburgh linebacker T.J. Watt has 98.5 sacks in 106 career games and can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware (113 games) as the second-fastest player to reach 100 career sacks since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic. Only Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White (96 games) reached the milestone in fewer games.
Series Notes
- All-Time Steelers lead, 24-11
- Last: Chargers Win, 41-37 (Nov. 21, 2021)
- Home Steelers lead, 15-4
- Last: Chargers Win, 33-30 (Dec. 2, 2018)
- Away Steelers lead, 9-7
- Last: Chargers Win, 41-37 (Nov. 21, 2021)
- Playoffs Chargers lead, 2-1
- Last: Steelers Win, 35-24 (Jan. 11, 2009)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 175-100-2 (18)
- Overall: 175-100-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 4-3
- Chargers: Jim Harbaugh
- At Franchise: 2-0 (1)
- Overall: 46-19 (5)
- Versus Opponent: 1-0
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, September 22
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET - Location: Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Capacity 68,400 // Natural Grass - TV: CBS Locally KDKA-TV (Check listings below for affiliates)
- Jim Nantz (play-by-play)
- Tony Romo (analysis)
- Tracy Wolfson (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Steelers: Sirius 162, XM/SXM 227, Internet 826
- Chargers: Sirius 158, XM/SXM 384, Internet 817
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Referee: Alex Kemp
- Vegas: Steelers -1.5 | Over/Under: 35.5
Steelers-Chargers Pregame Show
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- How long does Justin Fields keep the Steelers starting quarterback job?
- Steelers Scouting Report: Los Angeles Chargers, Week 3
- Official Injury Report
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 30/43, 273 yds, 1 TD |
| George Pickens | 8 rec, 114 yds, 0 TD |
| Najee Harris | 37 rush, 139 yds, 0 TD |
| Los Angeles Chargers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 31/46, 274 yds, 3 TDs |
| Quentin Johnston | 8 rec, 89 yds, 2 TDs |
| J.K. Dobbins | 27 rush, 266 yds, 2 TDs |
Team Rankings
| LAC | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 |
| Away Record | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.0 (11th) | 15.5 (26th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 6.5 (1st) | 8.0 (2nd) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +2 (5th) | +5 (1st) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 135 (28th) | 121 (30th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 197 (2nd) | 139 (12th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 147 (6th) | 184 (14th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 80 (6th) | 76 (4th) |
Steelers Notes
- STEELERS seek 1st 3-0 start since 2020 & 4th under HC Mike Tomlin.
- QB JUSTIN FIELDS completed 13 of 20 atts. (65 pct.) for 117 yards & TD vs. 0 INTs with 97.3 rating last week. Aims for his 5th start in row with 0 INTs & 90+ rating. Is 1 of 5 QBs with 0 INTs & 90+ rating in each of 1st 2 weeks of seaosn.
- QB RUSSELL WILSON can make season & Pit. debut. Has 10 TDs vs. 3 INTs with 99.2 rating in 5 career starts vs. Chargers.
- RB NAJEE HARRIS rushed for 69 yards last week. Aims for his 6th in row with 70+ scrimmage yards. Had rush TD in last meeting.
- RB JAYLEN WARREN had 61 scrimmage yards (42 rush, 19 rec.) in Week 2. Has 50+ scirmmage yards in 5 of his past 6.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS has 300 rec. yards (100 per game) & 2 rec. TDs over his past 3 home games. Has 55+ rec. yards in 2 of 3 career games vs. AFC West.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH aims for 3rd in row with 4+ catches. Had rec. TD in last meeting.
- TE DARNELL WASHINGTON had 1st-career TD catch last week.
- LB T.J. WATT had 2 TFL, sack & PD last week, 3rd-straight game with 2+ TFL & sack. Had 10 sacks, 3 FFs & 3 FRs in 9 home games last season. Had half sack & PD in his last game vs. LAC (10/13/19). Has 98.5 career sacks in 106 games & can become 4th player since 1982 with 100+ sacks in 1st 8 seasons.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN had PD last week. Had 7 tackles, TFL, FF & PD in his last game vs. LAC (11/26/23 w/ Bal.).
- LB ALEX HIGHSMITH had 2 TFL & 1st sack of season in Week 2. Has sack in 2 of his past 3 at home. Had 6 tackles & 1.5 sacks in last meeting.
- CB CORY TRICE & S DAMONTAE KAZEE each had 1st INT of season last week.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK aims for 3rd in row with 7+ tackles.
Chargers Notes
- CHARGERS seeking 1st 3-0 start since 2002.
- QB JUSTIN HERBERT completed 14 of 20 atts. (70 pct.) for 130 yards & 2 TDs vs. INT with 100 rating last week, 27th-career game with 2+ TD passes & 100+ rating, 4th-most in NFL since entering league in 2020. Has 0 INTs in 3 of his past 4 on road. Passed for 382 yards & 3 TDs with 116.1 rating & had careerhigh 90 rush yards in last meeting.
- RB J.K. DOBBINS rushed for 131 yards & TD last week. Is 1 of 2 in NFL (Jordan Mason) with 100+ rush yards & rush TD in each of 1st 2 weeks of season. Can become 1st player since Cadillac Williams in 2005 with 125+ rush yards in each of team’s 1st 3 games of a season. Has 326 rush yards (108.7 per game) & rush TD in 3 career games vs. Pit. Leads NFL with 266 rush yards in 2024.
- RB GUS EDWARDS rushed for 59 yards in Week 2.
- WR QUENTIN JOHNSTON led team with 5 catches for 51 yards & career-high 2 TDs last week. Has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3 on road.
- WR JOSHUA PALMER has 100+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 on road.
- LB KHALIL MACK has sack in 3 of his past 4. Ranks 4th among active players with 103 career sacks.
- LB JOEY BOSA aims for 3rd in row with sack. Has sack in 2 of 3 career games vs. Pit.
- LB DENZEL PERRYMAN had 7 tackles & 1st sack of season last week. Had INT & TFL in his last game vs. Pit. (12/24/22 w/ LV).
- S DERWIN JAMES aims for his 15th in row with 5+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of his past 3 on road. Had 3 PD & INT in only career game at Pit. (12/2/18).
- CB ELIJAH MOLDEN had 6 tackles & 3rd-career INT in Week 2.
- CB ASANTE SAMUEL JR. had PD last week, his 5th-straight road game with PD.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on CBS (Pittsburgh local affiliate KDKA) and Paramount Plus.
Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in RED.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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