Steelers at Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Los Angeles Chargers 7 · BALLS DEEP MADDEN LEAGUE
Final Score
Steelers 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Chargers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPDante Moore 148 yds passingDante Moore 68 yds rushingKeaton Mitchell 131 yds receivingRobert Spears-Jennings 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 358 · 195Passing yards 290 · 114Rushing yards 68 · 81Completions 11/16 · 4/10Yards per carry 7.6 · 11.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
The 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 8/14 | 57% | 148 | 2 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Tommy MellottWR | 2/2 | 100% | 142 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 4/10 | 40% | 129 | 1 | 3 | 81.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 4 | 131 | 32.8 | 148 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 39 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 10 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Robert Spears-JenningsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen WilsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewell UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |