Chargers at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 42, Los Angeles Chargers 21 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Chargers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPDrew Allar 327 yds passingIsaac Brown 8 yds rushingBrenen Thompson 149 yds receivingJalen Ramsey 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 236 · 313Passing yards 212 · 316Rushing yards 24 · -3Completions 15/35 · 18/23Yards per carry 2.7 · -1.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a dominant 42-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 of the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess. With this win, the Steelers continue to position themselves as contenders in the league, while the Chargers face critical questions moving forward.
Drew Allar was the star of the show for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 327 yards and six touchdowns, cementing his status as a rising quarterback in the league. His ability to connect with his receivers, including several deep passes, left the Chargers' secondary scrambling. Meanwhile, Brenen Thompson had a standout performance for Los Angeles, racking up 149 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Steelers’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Payton Wilson leading the charge with two sacks and Jalen Ramsey making a significant impact with two interceptions. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Ramsey's second pick set up a quick touchdown, swinging momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. The Chargers struggled to recover from that moment, as the Steelers' defense continued to stifle their attempts to rally back.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 14/35 | 40% | 251 | 2 | 2 | 60.5 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 18/23 | 78% | 327 | 6 | 1 | 140.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Isaac BrownHB | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 4 | 149 | 37.3 | 14 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 71 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Roman WilsonWR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 20 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 26 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Earl DoranSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |