Category: 2024 season Week 3 – Steelers vs Chargers

Chargers expected to start Justin Herbert vs Steelers

The Steelers will be facing Justin Herbert in Sunday’s game against the Chargers.

According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, the Los Angeles Chargers are expected to start Justin Herbert despite a high ankle sprain against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert went out and tested the injured ankle Sunday morning and according to Schefter is going to give it a go.

Herbert had been limited at practice all week and there was a great deal of uncertainty about his status. The Chargers and Steelers are both 2-0 heading into this week’s game and they understand how important this one is.

For Herbert, his mobility will be a serious issue if he can’t move around against the Steelers relentless pass rush led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith along with Cam Heyward.

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Steelers vs. Chargers TV broadcast map for Week 3

Here’s a look at where Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers matchup will be aired.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) will battle the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) this afternoon, with the Steelers looking to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 2020.

Let’s see if the Steelers will be on in your neck of the woods.

If you live in the red region of the map, you’ll see the Steelers-Chargers on your local CBS affiliate (via 506sports.com).

Justin Fields could be named the starter for the remainder of the season if he plays mistake-free football.

The game will be called by Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter).

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Steelers vs. Chargers: How to watch, listen and stream Week 3 game

Here’s how to watch, listen and stream Week 3 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) welcome the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) to Acrisure Stadium in what is sure to be a defensive battle.

The Steelers are coming off a win in Denver over the Broncos, where defense came to the rescue as the offense continued to struggle.

Here’s how you can tune into the Week 3 matchup this afternoon:

Game Information

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Date: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

Time: 1 p.m. ET

Location: Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh)

Television

CBS

Announcers

Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter)

Stream

FuboTV (try it for free)

Radio

WDVE-FM (102.5)

WBGG-AM (970)

Satellite Radio

Steelers feed: XM 227

Chargers feed: XM 384

Betting Odds (via BetMGM)

  • Spread: Steelers (-2.5)
  • Money line: Steelers (-145), Broncos (+120)
  • Over/Under: 35

NFL Wire Site

Steelers Wire

Chargers Wire

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3 Steelers we can’t wait to watch this week vs the Chargers

The Steelers face a huge challenge this week against the Chargers.

It’s only Week Three of the NFL season but there has still been plenty of drama on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Injuries throughout the offseason have disrupted the Steelers roster plans and this week against the Los Angeles Chargers is no different.

There are really three guys who we want to keep a close eye on this week for the Steelers. One who is coming back from injury, one with a new lease on life as he gets back into the starting lineup and one big-time free-agent addition who hasn’t produced.

OT Broderick Jones

An injury to Troy Fautanu gives offensive tackle Broderick Jones a chance at redemption after being benched last week. We saw good Broderick Jones last season and maybe this week, against a huge challenge of the Chargers defense we will see him again.

WR Roman Wilson

This week will mark the NFL debut of rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson. We don’t expect a huge game out of Wilson but given how bad the Steelers wide receivers have been this season not named George Pickens, we do hope he gets some targets.

L B Patrick Queen

Chargers running back JK Dobbins is the NFL rushing leader heading into this season and presents a familiar challenge to the Steelers defense and to his former teammate Patrick Queen. The Steelers added Queen on a huge free-agent contract to be the athletic run-stopper this defense was missing. But after only six tackles through two games, we want to see a lot more this week.

Steelers injury updates: Starting OT out indefinitely with knee injury

It sounds like Broderick Jones will be back in the starting lineup this week.

According to ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers could be without the services of rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu for some time. The Steelers are taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

Fautanu suffered a knee injury in Friday’s practice but there  was no word if it was the same knee he injured earlier in the offseason or if it was the other knee. We presume this is a re-injury but no official word from the team.

The Steelers listed Fautanu as questionable for Sunday’s game and according to offensive tackle Broderick Jones, Fautanu was getting an MRI.

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Depending on what that MRI said, Fautanu could be downgraded on Saturday. If Fautanu can’t go, Broderick Jones will be back in the starting lineup. Jones was benched last week in favor of Fautanu after Jones had three penalties in one drive.

Meanwhile, the left tackle spot remains intact as Dan Moore Jr. holds off all comers with a strong first two games.

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Steelers matchups to watch: Week 3 – T.J. Watt vs. Joe Alt

T.J. Watt and Joe Alt will be one of the premier matchups to watch in the league as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.

A matchup for the ages will take place in Week 3 as one of the greatest edge rushers of all time, Pittsburgh Steelers edge T.J. Watt, looks to keep his sack streak going against the Los Angeles Chargers’ rookie right tackle, Joe Alt. In a game with two underperforming offenses, this matchup could decide the outcome.

A former Defensive Player of the Year and 2023 sack leader, T.J. Watt is picking up where he left off last season. Watt was a force in the Steelers’ two victories. He has compiled two sacks, four QB hits, and six pressures on 62 pass plays.

Right tackle Joe Alt has been one of the Chargers’ best offensive players. On 126 snaps, he’s committed zero penalties, allowed only a single sack on 54 passing plays, and surrendered just two pressures.

Understanding that experience plays a massive role in these matchups, T.J. Watt should be the clear favorite here. With that being said, Steelers fans will have to tune in on September 22nd at 1:00 PM EST, to see if T.J. gives Alt his ‘welcome to the league’ moment.

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Steelers vs. Chargers injury update: QB Justin Herbert faces obstacle to play on Sunday

If Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert takes the field vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’ll be restricted by an ankle injury. 

If Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert takes the field on Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers home opener, he’ll be restricted by an ankle injury.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Herbert was “extremely limited” in practice on Thursday after getting banged up in the Chargers Week 2 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He’s listed as questionable heading into Pittsburgh.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh has implemented a ground-heavy attack in L.A., highlighting the prowess of the NFL’s rushing leader, J.K. Dobbins. The change in the offensive scheme has lessened the need for Herbert to command the spotlight, so he might not be tasked with much in Week 3 anyway.

Herbert and Steelers quarterback Justin Fields are neck-and-neck with 274 to 273 passing yards, respectively, but Herbert has found the end zone three times to Fields’ one.

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Steelers injury update: Pittsburgh shuffles offensive tackles at Friday practice

Broderick Jones was back in the starting lineup on Friday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just a few days away from their game with the Los Angeles and an injury popped up at practice that could provide one player an opportunity to earn his way back into the starting lineup.

According to offensive tackle Broderick Jones, he was back in the starting lineup at practice on Friday after rookie OT Troy Fautanu tweaked something and Jones assumed his previous role as first-team right tackle with Dan Moore Jr. remaining on the left side. We assume the tweak was to Fautanu’s knee that he injured earlier in the offseason.

Jones was benched last week versus the Denver Broncos after three penalties on a single drive cost the Steelers points.

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Last season, Jones made her way into the starting lineup after Chuks Okorafor was benched and played well. This season has definitely been a step back in terms of development for Jones but this might be his opportunity to re-take the starting job.

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Steelers matchups to watch: Week 3 – George Pickens vs. Asante Samuel Jr.

George Pickens and Asante Samuel Jr. will be one of the premier matchups to watch in the league as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.

Going off of statistics alone, some Steelers fans might assume that Pat Surtain II got the better of George Pickens in Week 2.  However, many know this wasn’t the case, and Pickens will look to end this unfortunate production slump against Chargers’ cornerback, Asante Samuel Jr. in Week 3.

Asante Samuel Jr. has always been a dependable corner for Los Angeles, but heading into his contract year, the fourth-year corner may be playing some of his best football yet.  Going up against Davante Adams in Week 1 presented some challenges, but his 11 yards allowed against Carolina in Week 2 was outstanding.

George Pickens’ stats may not reflect it yet, but he is one of the most threatening receivers in the NFL.  Two weeks in a row, George Pickens’ production was removed by penalties, but his presence was always felt.  His route running, his body control, and his reliable hands will make it a long day for the Chargers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will need this matchup to swing in their favor if they hope to fend off the newly returned Jim Harbaugh and his Los Angeles Chargers on September 22nd at 1:00 PM EST.

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Steelers matchups to watch: Week 3 – Najee Harris/Jaylen Warren vs. Chargers’ linebackers

Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren take on a triage of run-stopping linebackers in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Two of the nine undefeated teams in the NFL meet in Week 3, as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers’ running backs, Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren, take on the Chargers’ run-stopping linebackers for an elite matchup to watch.  

Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren ran the ball at a measly 3.5 yards a touch in Week 1.  Harris would improve to 4.1 yards a carry, while Warren would increase proficiency to 4.7 yards a carry, in Week 2.  As the offense continues to forge its identity, it is promising to see the running backs improving on every touch. 

The Los Angeles Chargers’ linebackers are destroying the run this year, and it all starts with their second-year linebacker seeking his breakout season this year, Daiyan Henley.  Henley has been good against the pass and is excelling in run stoppage, veteran Denzel Perryman is reliable against the pass, and the next linebacker up, Junior Colson, is more suited for run-stopping. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers running backs will look to win the battle with the Los Angeles Chargers’ linebackers, in a game that will push one of these AFC teams to 3-0, all taking place on September 22nd, at 1:00 PM EST. 

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