Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
14
FINAL
33
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 33-14 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their position early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic execution on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Drew Allar, who threw for 172 yards and three touchdowns, efficiently directing the offense throughout the game. Rico Dowdle was a force on the ground, racking up 131 rushing yards and keeping the Chargers' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Germie Bernard contributed significantly in the air with 77 receiving yards, ensuring the Steelers maintained consistent offensive pressure.
Defensively, the Steelers were able to contain the Chargers' attempts at a comeback, allowing them to control the tempo of the game. Trenton Simpson's interception in the second quarter marked a pivotal moment, halting a promising drive by Los Angeles and allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead. The Chargers struggled to gain momentum, ultimately falling short against a well-rounded Steelers squad that excelled on both offense and defense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 172 | 3 | 1 | 111.9 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 18 | 5 | 28% | 94 | 1 | 2 | 27.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 20 | 131 | 6.5 | 27 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 30 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 39 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 67 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DL McKinney | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drayk Bowen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Adams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boogsie Silvera | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey White | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 56 |

