Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
35
FINAL
28
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 12d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-28, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2027 season. Both teams showcased their offensive capabilities, but the Steelers managed to hold off a late-game surge from the Chargers to secure the win. Dante Moore was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for four touchdowns and effectively leading his team down the field. Justin Herbert put up impressive numbers for Los Angeles, racking up 330 passing yards, while Ladd McConkey emerged as a key target, finishing with 196 receiving yards. However, it was Moore's efficiency in the red zone that ultimately made the difference. On the defensive side, the Steelers' Donte Kent recorded a crucial sack that disrupted a key drive for the Chargers, while Chris Cole's two interceptions kept the pressure on Herbert. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cole intercepted a pass that allowed Pittsburgh to maintain their lead and run down the clock, sealing the victory. Both teams have plenty to build on as they head into the rest of the season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin HerbertQB321650%3303378.9
Dante MooreQB341750%2734379.6
Drew AllarQB5480%6810158.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB7324.613090
Jaylen WarrenHB3237.760110
Omarion HamptonHB11191.714070
Kimani VidalHB2115.51090
Justin HerbertQB122.0—020
Kaden WetjenWR000.0—000
Roman WilsonWR000.0—000
T.J. MooreWR1-3-3.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Ladd McConkeyWR619632.7651700
T.J. MooreWR816220.3642611
Brenen ThompsonWR38227.3131630
DK MetcalfWR15555.0360550
Quentin JohnstonWR44411.041280
Michael PittmanWR44210.591240
Pat FreiermuthTE33411.341220
Rico DowdleHB3227.3171130
Darnell WashingtonTE11111.080110
Roman WilsonWR11010.040100
David NjokuTE155.01050
Riley NowakowskiTE155.02050
Kimani VidalHB133.01030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Brayden NarvesonK0050
Cameron DickerK0040