Los Angeles
Chargers
11-5
19
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 56-19 in Week 21 of Season 3. With playoff positioning on the line, the Steelers showcased their explosive offense and tenacious defense, solidifying their status as a contender in the league.
Jalon Daniels was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 414 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Steelers' high-octane offense. D.K. Metcalf was his favorite target, racking up 146 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Rayshon Luke added a solid ground game with 64 rushing yards to complement the aerial attack.
The defense played a crucial role in the outcome, as Pittsburgh's relentless pressure forced turnovers and disrupted the Chargers' rhythm. Channing Tindall stood out with two interceptions, highlighting the Steelers' opportunistic play. The turning point came in the second quarter when Daniels connected with Metcalf for a touchdown, extending the lead and putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 18 | 16 | 414 | 4 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 18 | 394 | 3 | 6 | 77.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian Rhodes | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 0ronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Rivers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 2 | 63 | 2 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 0ronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Eric Rivers | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Christian Rhodes | HB | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demeco Kennedy | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Messiah Delhomme | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavion Wallace | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Curtis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Gentry | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Delange | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

