Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
37
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 37-14 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Chargers' confidence but also positions them well in the early race for playoff contention, while the Steelers will need to regroup after this setback.
C.J. Stroud led the Chargers' offensive barrage, throwing for an impressive 328 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find open receivers and orchestrate plays effectively. Bijan Robinson contributed on the ground, adding 44 rushing yards, while Zack Weiss of the Steelers stood out as the top receiver with 134 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers' firepower.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, highlighted by Cooper DeJean's two interceptions that turned the tide in favor of Los Angeles. The game's turning point came when DeJean picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up a quick touchdown that extended the Chargers' lead to 21-7. Reed Blankenship anchored the defense with five total tackles, and Travon Walker added a sack, further stifling the Steelers' attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 30 | 14 | 336 | 3 | 3 | 81.3 |
| Big D Randy | QB | 35 | 15 | 285 | 2 | 5 | 51.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Big D Randy | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ainias Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Weiss | WR | 3 | 134 | 44.7 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Aguayo | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Coleman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biggie Baptiste | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Keyes | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

