Steelers at Chargers
Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Los Angeles Chargers 20 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Steelers 31 2 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Chargers 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJustin Herbert 262 yds passingJaylen Warren 113 yds rushingChris Olave 107 yds receivingJamel Dean 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 164 · 344Passing yards 51 · 257Rushing yards 113 · 87Completions 5/10 · 22/36Yards per carry 6.6 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling opener to the 2027 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 31-20, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball. With playoff aspirations high, this win sets a strong tone for the Steelers as they seek to build momentum early in the year.
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was the star of the show, racking up 113 rushing yards and playing a pivotal role in controlling the game's tempo. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a solid outing, throwing for 262 yards and one touchdown, but his efforts weren't enough to secure a win. Meanwhile, Chris Olave led the Chargers in receiving with 107 yards, providing a bright spot in a challenging matchup.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Jamel Dean making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions, crucial in swinging the momentum Pittsburgh's way. T.J. Watt added a sack to his stat line, further pressuring Herbert and disrupting Los Angeles' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Dean's first interception set up a quick touchdown for the Steelers, allowing them to take control and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Jimmy StanleyQB | 5/10 | 50% | 51 | 1 | 0 | 98.3 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 22/36 | 61% | 262 | 1 | 3 | 57.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 17 | 113 | 6.6 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaden WetjenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 27 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 24 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tanner McLachlanTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| R.J. MickensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson SerraMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Del'Shawn PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 4 | 45 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |