Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
37
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 46d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Joe MiltonQB301447%3363381.3
Big D RandyQB351543%2852551.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Pheaktra BengHB17764.5220190
Chase BrownHB13483.710180
Bucky IrvingHB8111.412060
Big D RandyQB382.75060
Ainias SmithWR000.0—000
Jake FergusonTE000.0—001
Michael MayerTE000.0—000
Jeff CaldwellWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Zack WeissWR313444.7511540
Jeremiah SmithWR35919.7140400
Oronde GadsdenTE45313.3290200
Jake FergusonTE44411.0141260
Michael WilsonWR34214.040200
Tucker KraftTE2189.0130101
Jeff CaldwellWR2168.070190
Makai LemonWR11616.011160
Chase BrownHB4143.512090
Pheaktra BengHB4112.813060
Michael MayerTE199.03090
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Cooper DeJeanCB20200
Reed BlankenshipSS50100
Robert SpillaneMIKE30110
Tre'von MoehrigFS30112
Jamel DeanCB20100
Oscar AguayoMIKE20101
Domonique OrangeDT31000
Christian IzienCB30002
Travon WalkerREDG11000
Jermod McCoyCB20000
Quan MartinFS20001
Tom McClainMIKE20000
D.J. WonnumREDG10000
Kaden EllissWILL10000
Darius ColemanDT10001
Devin LloydWILL10000
Biggie BaptisteDT10000
Ben KeyesDT10000
Juan ThornhillFS10000
Martin Emerson JrFS10000
DaRon BlandCB10000
Taylor RappSS00001
Nohl WilliamsCB00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ryan WrightP0000
Eddy PineiroK11451
Cade YorkK0020
Rigoberto SanchezP0000