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Social media reacts to Chargers’ loss to Steelers

Here is how the general population reacted to the Chargers’ loss to the Steelers.

The Chargers lost to the Steelers in a game that saw them lose a few key players to injuries.

The Bolts are now 2-1.

Here’s how social media reacted to the Week 3 game:

Chargers vs. Steelers: How to watch, listen, stream, wager

To get you prepared for Week 3, here is everything you need to know about the matchup between the Chargers and Steelers.

The Los Angeles Chargers look to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2002 when they meet the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Week 3 matchup:

Game Information

Who: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

When: Sunday, Sept. 22 at 10:00 a.m. PT

Where: Acrisure Stadium – Pittsburgh, PA

What channel is Chargers vs. Steelers game on today?

  • TV channel: CBS
  • Streaming: Fubo (free trial), Paramount+
  • Radio: ALT FM-98.7

Chargers vs. Steelers will broadcast on CBS in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will call the game from the booth, with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Paramount+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Chargers vs. Steelers predictions, picks, odds

This will be a defensive battle between two of the best teams on that side of the ball. The Chargers have had a lot of success running the football, but I envision them hitting a wall against a really good Steelers front. Plus, Justin Herbert is either going to play slightly banged up or they’re going to resort to one of the backups, Easton Stick or Taylor Heinicke. It’ll be close, but the Bolts get their first loss of the season. Steelers 17, Chargers 14

Chargers vs. Steelers betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

  • Moneyline (ML): Chargers +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Steelers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Chargers +2.5 (-110) | Steelers -2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 34.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Chargers schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders (W, 22-10)
  • Sept. 15 – at Carolina Panthers (W, 26-3)
  • Sept. 22 – at Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Sept. 29 – vs. Kansas City Chiefs
  • Week 5 – Bye
  • Oct. 13 – at Denver Broncos
  • Oct. 21 – at Arizona Cardinals
  • Oct. 27 – vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Nov. 3 – at Cleveland Browns
  • Nov. 10 – vs. Tennessee Titans
  • Nov. 17 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Nov. 25 – vs. Baltimore Ravens
  • Dec. 1 – at Atlanta Falcons
  • Dec. 8 – at Kansas City Chiefs
  • Dec. 15 – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Dec. 22 – vs. Denver Broncos
  • Dec. 28 or 29 – at New England Patriots
  • Jan. 4 or 5 – at Las Vegas Raiders

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Will the Chargers-Steelers matchup be on in your area?

Find out if you will get the matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers on national television.

The Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) are set to get Week 3 underway against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0).

Those in the red area on the TV map will get the game on CBS, courtesy of 506 Sports.

If you’re in the periwinkle area, you will get the matchup between the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings.

For those in the yellow area, will be the Chicago Bears against the Indianapolis Colts.

If you’re in the green area, you will see the Miami Dolphins take on the Seattle Seahawks.

In the orange area will be the Carolina Panthers against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Tom McCarthy and Jay Feely will have the call.

Los Angeles is currently a 2.5-point underdog. Sunday’s matchup will begin at 10 a.m. PT.

Announcers set for Chargers vs. Steelers Week 3 game

Find out who will be calling the Week 3 game between the Chargers and Steelers.

The Chargers will travel to Pittsburgh, PA, to meet the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10:00 a.m. PT.

The Week 3 game will be televised on CBS and Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will have the call.

Los Angeles looks to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2002. They will lean on their No. 1 ranked rushing attack while Justin Herbert is nursing his ankle injury. The defense should remain sharp against a Steelers offense that has struggled to find efficiency.

Pittsburgh, on the other hand, will try to stay perfect, as they also have a perfect 2-0 record. Like the Chargers, the Steelers will rely on their defense to try to come away with a victory.

The last time the two teams met was in 2021. The Chargers won, 41-37. The Steelers lead the overall series, 24-11-0.

Justin Herbert injury updates ahead of Week 3 vs. Steelers

Ahead of the Chargers’ Week 3 matchup with the Steelers, most of the attention is on the status of Justin Herbert.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

Ahead of the Chargers’ Week 3 matchup with the Steelers, most of the attention is on the status of Justin Herbert.

Herbert sustained a right ankle injury in the third quarter of last Sunday’s game against the Panthers. He walked off the field and went into a medical tent with trainers, but he didn’t miss a snap afterward.

Herbert’s injury is on the same side as the plantar fascia injury that kept him sidelined most of training camp.

On Wednesday, Herbert did not participate in practice.

Jim Harbaugh said that Herbert is “feeling much better.”

“Crystal ball?” Harbaugh said when asked if there’s a possibility Herbert doesn’t play. “[I] expect him to get better every day.”

On Thursday, Herbert was back at practice and had his right ankle heavily taped. He didn’t participate in any drills during the portion of practice open to the media.

On Friday, Herbert revealed it’s a high ankle sprain. He is questionable and his status for Sunday is unknown.

5 Steelers players to watch vs. Chargers

The Steelers have talent on both sides of the ball.

It’s a battle of two undefeated teams in Week 3. The Chargers travel to Pittsburgh to face Mike Tomlin and the 2-0 Steelers in a game that figures to be low scoring.

It’s one that should be decided in the trenches, as physicality is considered a strength for each team. Here some players to keep an eye on this weekend from the Steelers’ side of things.

C Zach Frazier

It seems like the Steelers have found their center of the future. After a few years of poor play from the position, their 2024 second-rounder has looked stellar through the first two weeks. He’s helped stabilize the offensive line, something the team has been lacking for a few years now. Frazier’s matchup against the interior portion of the Chargers’ defensive line, namely Poona Ford, will be a major key to the Week 3 matchup. 

WR George Pickens

Pickens is by far Pittsburgh’s top playmaker, and he has eight catches for 114 yards so far on the season. The rest of the Steelers’ receiving core has combined for just five catches and 28 receiving yards. If there’s one guy that the Chargers can’t let take over the game, it’s Pickens. He certainly has the ability and talent to do so, as he accumulated 1,140 receiving yards last season.

Edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith

These two form arguably the best pass rushing duo in all of football. Watt is arguably the best defender in the NFL, while Highsmith is quite the running mate. Through two games, they’ve continued to wreck havoc, including last week against the Broncos. Their matchups against the Chargers’ offensive tackles, who have been elite this season, could decide the fate of this game.

CB Joey Porter Jr.

There’s no question as to who is the top corner in Pittsburgh. Only in his second season, Porter has enjoyed a stellar start to the season. If there is one weakness to his game, he does tend to get a bit handsy in coverage at times. He was flagged multiple times in Week 2 against the Broncos, so that’s something to watch. Justin Herbert may be wise to shy away from Porter throughout the game on Sunday if he wants to be able to have success through the air.

K Chris Boswell

It sounds a bit strange to include a kicker in this, but Boswell has become one of the best kickers in the NFL. Through two games, he’s a perfect 8-for-8 on field goal attempts, including 4-for-4 from over 50 yards. Kickers across the league have been exceptional to start the season, and Boswell has single-handedly helped the Steelers to a 2-0 start. It’s important for the Chargers defense to not even allow Pittsburgh’s offense into field goal range because at this point, it seems like an automatic three points for the Steelers.

Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 3 opponent: Steelers

Here are some important things to know about the Steelers ahead of the Week 3 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are on the road to face the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10:00 a.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 3 bout, here are five key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

The man under center

The Steelers entered the spring with a quarterback battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, who were added by Pittsburgh during the offseason. Fields was named the starter because Wilson has been sidelined for the past two weeks with a calf injury. He has not surpassed 160 passing yards in both starts, but Fields has done a great job of taking care of the football, as he has not thrown an interception.

Struggling offense

The Steelers have yet to produce on the offensive side of the ball. They rank near the bottom in various categories in that department. While a few variables have attributed to the poor play, the offensive line and penalties have primarily hindered the unit. They’re the second-most penalized team in the NFL.

Dominant defense

This will be the game of defenses. The Chargers currently have the top-ranked defense and Pittsburgh is right behind them at No. 2. Like the Bolts, the Steelers are one of two teams that has given up only one touchdown through the first two weeks of the season. L.A. has had a lot of success running the ball, but Pittsburgh will be their toughest test yet, as they’ve allowed just 76.5 rushing yards per game.

Fearsome front

If trench play is something you enjoy, then you’re in for a treat. The Chargers offensive line has had its way, but the Steelers’ defensive line will pose a challenge. Edge defenders T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith have combined for three sacks. Defensive tackle Cameron Hayward has eight quarterback pressures.

Look out for…

Steelers secondary. Pittsburgh has the second-most interceptions in the NFL (4).

Trio makes case for more work in Chargers’ defensive line rotation

The Chargers’ defensive front had its best showing this season in the win over the Steelers.

Without primary interior defensive linemen Linval Joseph, Jerry Tillery, and Christian Covington, the Chargers had to call on the backups and practice squad in the 41-37 victory over the Steelers.

Joining Justin Jones were first and second-year undrafted players Breiden Fehoko, Joe Gaziano, Forrest Merrill, and Andrew Brown.

What was viewed as a mismatch coming into the game, they made rookie running back Najee Harris a non-factor. They limited Pittsburgh to 55 yards on 18 carries — a 3.1 yards per attempt average.

While Jones anchored the unit, playing 81% of the defensive snaps, the others aided, with Gaziano and Fehoko being the standouts of the crop.

Playing the second-most defensive snaps out of the positional group (62%), Gaziano made positive things happen in both facets, creating inside pressure and stacking the run.

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Gaziano finished with three tackles, a quarterback hit, and a pass deflection.

“I really felt Joe in pass rush and in run defense,” coach Brandon Staley said on Gaziano. “He just was active. He blocked a couple of shots. This guy was really active.”

Besides occupying blockers to help keep his teammates clean, Fehoko showed off brute strength to reset the line of scrimmage and some quickness to work his way through gaps.

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Fehoko finished with three tackles.

“He has that warrior spirit,” Staley said on Fehoko. “He’s a multiplier, man. He just makes you feel good at the game because you know this guy is going to give you everything that he has.”

Merrill had just 11 snaps, but he still made the most of them.

Merrill’s highlight play showed off his press strength and natural low pad level, walking rookie center Kendrick Green to the lap of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

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Even though it was one of the best showings in the trenches this season with those guys, Los Angeles is likely to get Tillery and Covington back for the Week 12 matchup against the Broncos.

Tillery and Covington will likely resume their roles upon returning. But after Sunday, Gaziano, Fehoko, and Merrill proved they should be part of the rotation the rest of the way out.

What they’re saying following Chargers’ win over Steelers

National pundits react to the Chargers’ 41-37 victory over the Steelers.

The Chargers beat the Steelers in an enticing Sunday Night Football matchup at SoFi Stadium.

Things got crazy in the fourth quarter, as Pittsburgh almost made a comeback, but Los Angeles ultimately prevailed.

Here are some of the best reactions:

Colin Cowherd on Justin Herbert

“He’s Andrew Luck with better football decisions and his demeanor never changes. He’s never cocky, he’s never anything other than confident with all these skills. He makes great choices. Confidence is when you don’t have to tell people how great you are and you don’t have to show off the few assets you have.”

Former NFL HC Rex Ryan

“Best quarterback in the league. Yes, I said it. He’s so athletic. He rushed for almost 100 yards against them [Steelers].”

NFL Media’s Adam Schein

“Herbert was breathtaking all night, throwing for 381 yards and three scores, while also running for 90 yards on nine carries. He’s the first player in the Super Bowl era, per NFL Research, to post 350-plus passing yards and 90-plus receiving yards in the same game. Still just 23 years old, Herbert is doing his best to exorcise decades of Chargers demons, one week at a time.”

NFL Media’s Dan Hanzus

“Herbert is different. He makes the Chargers different. He accounted for 472 total yards and three touchdowns — and, even more impressively, showed unshakable cool when the world was on fire. He’s a franchise quarterback in every way.”

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco

“Now that Justin Herbert is back throwing it around, they can play with anybody. The coaches wised up by getting back to featuring Herbert throwing it down the field.”

Sports Illustrated’s Gary Grambling

“Even setting aside the wacky events that got the Steelers back into it on Sunday night, this is still a team that feels a little too dependent on the quarterback’s heroics (even if the quarterback is very, very good).”

Stars, studs and duds from Chargers’ 41-37 victory over Steelers

Highlighting the Chargers players who shined and struggled in the victory over the Steelers.

The Chargers took care of business in primetime, defeating the Steelers by the score of 41-37.

With that being said, here is a look at the players who helped en route to Los Angeles’ victory and the others who had a rough night.

Stars

QB Justin Herbert

After an uneven performance against the Vikings, Herbert shined under the lights. He benefited from getting out of the pocket, the designed play actions, and the simplified reads. Herbert held defenders with his eyes and showed off excellent anticipation, ball placement, and rare velocity on his throws. Furthermore, we got to see his athleticism plenty on the ground. Herbert completed 30 of 41 attempts for 382 passing yards, 90 rushing yards, and three touchdowns.

RB Austin Ekeler

When a team is struggling in a specific area, you look to exploit it. That is what the Chargers did, knowing the Steelers were susceptible to running backs. So Los Angeles got Ekeler going early and often not only on the ground but also as a pass-catcher. He carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards and caught six of his seven targets for 65 yards to go along with four total touchdowns.

Studs

WR Keenan Allen & Mike Williams

Pittsburgh was without cornerback Joe Haden and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and the pass-catching duo of Allen and Williams took advantage of the thin Steelers secondary. The two got plenty of open looks and turned it into a combined 19 targets for over 200 receiving yards. While Allen had more receptions (9) and yards (112), Williams was the unlikely hero with the game-winning touchdown in the final minutes.

Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler & Corey Linsley

Running left means running right. The combination of Slater, Feiler and Linsley has proven to pay dividends this season, but they were incredibly dominant on Sunday, paving the way for Ekeler’s big performance. Even with the imposing presence of defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, Feiler and Linsley ensured he was a non-factor in the run game. Despite allowing one sack, Slater continued to play at a Pro Bowl level. He has allowed just 15 pressures in 10 games.

Defensive tackles

Even without Linval Joseph, Christian Covington, and Jerry Tillery, the interior part of the defensive line played arguably its best game. Showing grit and energy on each rep, Justin Jones, Breiden Fehoko, Forrest Merrill, and Joe Gaziano limited the Steelers’ rushing attack to just 3.1 yards per carry.

EDGE Joey Bosa

The Chargers’ pass rush steadily got to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throughout the course of the game, but it was Bosa who lived in the backfield the most. Bosa ended up with seven quarterback pressures, four hurries, three run stops, two hits and his lone sack that came on the final drive in which he was lined up along the interior.

Duds

CB Michael Davis & Tevaughn Campbell

After returning to the action from an injury the week before, Davis showed some rust on the field. He allowed seven receptions on 10 targets for 97 yards. But it wasn’t any better for Campbell, who entered the game in place of Asante Samuel Jr. after he left the game due to a concussion. He gave up four catches on five targets for 80 yards. This is the second straight week that the pass defense struggled, and it does not help that Samuel will have to miss some time.

Special teams coverage units

Here we are yet again. This group still has plenty of work to do. The Chargers allowed an average of 31.5 yards per kick return, and their lone punt was blocked, which led to the momentum switch in the fourth quarter. It was Drue Tranquill and Matt Overton who let Miles Killebrew through.

TE Jared Cook

Cook had opportunities to make himself a presence in the passing game like any other week, but blew them with dropped passes. He dropped two, and is now tied for the league lead in drops among tight ends with 5 and is second in drop percentage at 13.9%. It has not been the best year for the veteran.