Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
27
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown in Week 6 of the 2028 season, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 42-27. The victory not only solidifies the Chargers’ standing but also marks a significant moment in their campaign as they aim for postseason glory.
Anthony Richardson Sr. was the star of the night for the Chargers, throwing for 306 yards and a remarkable four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Bryan Pleasants made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 160 yards, effectively keeping the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the contest. The Chargers showcased a balanced offensive attack that proved too much for Pittsburgh to handle.
Defensively, the Chargers were able to apply pressure, with Ronald Claybrooks recording a crucial sack that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm at a pivotal moment in the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Richardson connected with his receivers for a quick succession of touchdowns, allowing the Chargers to build a lead that the Steelers could not overcome. While the Steelers' Nohl Williams led the defense with four tackles, it was not enough to slow down the Chargers' relentless offensive assault.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 28 | 22 | 79% | 306 | 4 | 1 | 136.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 234 | 3 | 4 | 92.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Pleasants | HB | 11 | 160 | 14.5 | 6 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 13 | 147 | 11.3 | 22 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 146 | 48.7 | 49 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 9 | 128 | 14.2 | 59 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 14 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 37 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Bryan Pleasants | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 45 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 28 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Cliff Gallery | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Aguayo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMar Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Coleman | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronald Claybrooks | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

