Los Angeles
Chargers
2-3
13
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 31-13 in a commanding Week 6 matchup of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Steelers solidify their position in the playoff race, showcasing their explosive offense and tenacious defense against a struggling Chargers squad.
J.J. McCarthy led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for three touchdowns and demonstrating precision in the pocket. DK Metcalf was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up an impressive 142 yards, while Nate Frazier contributed with a solid ground game, adding 62 rushing yards to the Steelers' offensive arsenal. Justin Herbert, despite his 297 passing yards, was unable to find the end zone, making it a challenging day for the Chargers' offense.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Payton Wilson making a significant impact by recording two interceptions and three total tackles. Yahya Black also stood out with a crucial sack that disrupted the Chargers' rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Wilson's second interception set up a quick touchdown for Pittsburgh, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor and putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 31 | 15 | 297 | 2 | 3 | 64.2 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 11 | 6 | 192 | 3 | 1 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 142 | 47.3 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J'Mond Tapp | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Kennard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Whit Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 |

