Pittsburgh
Steelers
12-2
35
FINAL
7
Los Angeles
Chargers
7-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers completed a commanding performance in Week 16, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 35-7. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their playoff positioning as they head into the final stretch of the season, while the Chargers faced a tough setback in their quest for postseason contention.
Dante Moore was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. He threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns, while also leading the team in rushing with 68 yards on the ground. Keaton Mitchell was a key target, racking up 131 receiving yards, making significant contributions to the Steelers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Steelers dominated, with a pivotal moment coming from Payton Wilson's interception, halting a potential Chargers drive and shifting momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. Nick Herbig added pressure by recording a sack, further disrupting the Chargers' offensive rhythm. Overall, the Steelers' defense played a crucial role in maintaining control, allowing them to cruise to a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 148 | 2 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Tommy Mellott | WR | 2 | 2 | 100% | 142 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 10 | 4 | 40% | 129 | 1 | 3 | 81.2 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 131 | 32.8 | 148 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 10 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 39 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewell Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

