Tag: Steelers vs. Chargers

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth came to defense of suspended Chargers safety

Los Angeles Chargers’ Derwin James was denied in his appeal of a suspension stemming from a hit on Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.

Two fines came from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 4 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers: Steelers tight end Darnell Washington and Chargers safety Derwin James.

Washington is appealing a $6,000 fine for an illegal crackback block, but there’s no word as to whether it was upheld.

James was suspended without pay for one game for “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players” after lowering his head on a hit on Pat Freiermuth.

James did appeal the ruling but was denied. According to Pat McAfee, Freiermuth was on the appeal call and came to Derwin’s defense, saying he didn’t believe the hit to be dirty.

This marks James’ first suspension, but he was fined $65,565 in 2023 for unnecessary roughness penalties and hits to defenseless players.

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Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt robbed of sack milestone vs. Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt missed a significant milestone by the skin of his teeth in his team’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Pass-rusher T.J. Watt missed a significant milestone by the skin of his teeth in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

After a big-time third-down solo sack brought Watt within a half-sack of history, he was robbed of a half-sack that would’ve entered him into 100-sack club. The statisticians gave Cameron Heyward a solo sack, even after Watt’s assist.

Even the announcers were puzzled. “They give Heyward the sack,” said Jim Nance. “I thought they might share it with Watt. Had it been a half-sack, Watt would’ve been at 100 exactly.”

Watt will surpass Hall of Fame defensive end DeMarcus Ware as the second-fastest player to reach 100 career sacks since 1982 (when individual sacks became an official stat).

There are absolutely no concerns that Watt will get it, likely next week versus Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts. But it would’ve been a nice touch for the achievement to happen in his home stadium in front of thousands of amped-up Steelers faithful.

Let’s not make light of Heyward’s performance, though. According to Steelers public relations, his 81.5 career sacks are the most by a defensive lineman in franchise history, second-most by any player in franchise history, second-most by an active NFL defensive tackle and ninth-most by a defensive tackle in NFL history.

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Steelers LB Patrick Queen reacts to victory over Chargers

Patrick Queen let an interception slip right through his hands, but it won’t stop him from celebrating the Pittsburgh Steelers win. 

Patrick Queen let an interception slip right through his hands, but it won’t stop him from celebrating the Pittsburgh Steelers win.

Queen, Pittsburgh’s leading tackler in Week 3, posted to X: “Set the tone baby!! God is Good! 3-0.”

In their home opener, the Steelers took it to the Los Angeles Chargers in their most balanced game of this early season. 3-0 is their best record since the 2020 season when Pittsburgh went 11-0 before dropping five of the final six games, including the Wild Card round versus the Cleveland Browns.

Queen had been quiet through the first two games, leading some to wonder when there would be a return on investment. But it seems like the third game is a charm for the former 28th-overall draft pick. Queen racked up eight total tackles (four solo) and a pass defended.

The pick would’ve been the icing on the cake, but they’ll come with that aggressive playing style and positive outlook.

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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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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 WR Roman Wilson describes ‘crazy experience’ with Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson will be on the opposing sideline of his former Michigan coach, L.A. Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh.

If Roman Wilson takes to the field for his rookie debut on Sunday, it’ll be something he’s never experienced for more than one reason.

Wilson, a third-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers this past draft, sustained an ankle injury on day five of training camp, delaying his first season as a pro.

The Steelers are taking on the Jim Harbaugh-coached Los Angeles Chargers in their 2024 home opener on Sunday.

Wilson spent four seasons under Harbaugh at Michigan, where he was a member of the 2023 championship-winning roster and logged 1,707 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Harbaugh, a one-time head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, produced three of the five most-productive offensive seasons in school history and led Michigan to back-to-back Big Ten Championships and College Football Playoff appearances.

Whether activated or not, Harbaugh will be on the opposing sideline for the first time in Wilson’s career.

“That hasn’t really crossed my mind, looking over the sideline and seeing my old coach, but maybe on game day, it’s going to hit me differently,” Wilson told Steelers reporters on Thursday. “I think that’s just such a crazy experience, my coach being on the other sideline. I just never thought that’d be a thing.”

Given that Wilson missed significant time during summer practice and the entire preseason, his integration into the offense won’t be easy. But it can’t be fast enough. The Steelers receiving corps has accounted for just 243 yards and one touchdown, Pittsburgh’s only of the season.

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Gimme him: One player the Steelers would steal from the Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins would make an excellent addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally get their home opener when they welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.

Here at Steelers Wire, we’re conducting a fun exercise where we hypothetically steal one player from the Chargers to help bolster this current roster.

Look at the Chargers offensive depth chart and one name immediately jumps out at you: J.K. Dobbins. He’s a familiar Baltimore Ravens foe signed by L.A. in free agency this spring.

The former second-round pick never could stay healthy, but when he was, he was a thorn in the side of Pittsburgh’s defense. In three matchups, Dobbins posted 326 yards rushing.

Dobbins currently leads the league in rushing with 266 yards on 27 attempts for a whopping 9.9 yards per attempt. Plugging him into the Steelers’ offense would certainly make it more competitive.

In reality, however, Dobbins poses a threat to Pittsburgh’s fourth-ranked run defense, a unit that’s allowed just 76.5 yards per game and zero touchdowns.

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Steelers eyeing return of offensive rookie to shore up passing game

Roman Wilson looks close to returning from his ankle injury.

Last week we saw the healthy return of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu and the offensive line got a nice boost from the addition. This week we hope the Steelers offense gets another offensive playmaker back just in time to take on the Los Angeles Chargers.

Wide receiver Roman Wilson has been sidelined for several weeks with an ankle injury back on July 30. The sprained ankle has lingered on longer than expected but on Wednesday, Wilson was back at practice and looked like he is very close to returning. Wilson was one of the team’s third-round picks in the 2024 NFL draft.

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Without Wilson in the lineup, the Steelers passing game has struggled. We aren’t saying Wilson is plug-and-play as a starter but at this point, the team needs able bodies who can get open and catch the football.

George Pickens leads the team with 114 receiving yards through two games. Second on the team at wide receiver is Van Jefferson with only 15 yards on three catches and third is Calvin Austin with 13 yards on two catches.

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Announcers set for Steelers vs. Chargers Week 3 game

Announcers are set for Steelers-Chargers Week 3 contest in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) welcome the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) to Acrisure Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The Steelers’ Week 3 game will air on CBS at 1 p.m. ET. The television commentators are Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter).

The Steelers are coming off a 13-6 victory over the Denver Broncos. Justin Fields to tight end Darnell Washington produced their first and only touchdown of the 2024 season so far.

Pittsburgh and L.A. mirror each other in that both boast stellar defenses (No. 2 and 1, respectively) and run-heavy offenses. They are two of five undefeated teams in the AFC, but only one can be 3-0 at the end.

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