Los Angeles
Chargers
0-3
14
FINAL
42
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 42-14 in Week 11 of the 2027 season. This victory solidified Pittsburgh's position in the playoff race, showcasing their dominance against a struggling Chargers squad.
Dante Moore was the star of the show for the Steelers, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team with precision. Pat Freiermuth was a reliable target, racking up 112 receiving yards, while Jaylen Warren contributed on the ground with 44 rushing yards. Justin Herbert put up impressive numbers for Los Angeles, but his efforts fell short in the face of Pittsburgh's offensive firepower.
The Steelers' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, with T.J. Watt wreaking havoc on the Chargers' offensive line, recording 2.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and control the game from that moment onward. Despite Donte Jackson's two interceptions, the Chargers were unable to capitalize, falling further behind as the Steelers continued to dominate.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 43 | 21 | 49% | 295 | 2 | 6 | 47.2 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 221 | 3 | 5 | 83.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 51 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 10 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 33 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

