Tag: Steelers vs Chargers

Steelers injury updates: Jaylen Warren pulled by Tomlin

Several Steelers suffered injuries in Sunday’s win over the Chargers.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Mike Tomlin talked about the myriad of injuries Pittsburgh suffered over the course of the game.

The Steelers lost outside linebacker Alex Highsmith with a groin injury but his replacement Nick Herbig came in and got two sacks. Cornerback Cory Trice Jr. was lost with a hamstring injury and the unit rallied along with the Steelers pass rush to take the heat off the secondary.

Tomlin also noted that wide receiver Van Jefferson got poked in the eye but his vision cleared and he was able to return to the game. Jefferson had no targets or catches on Sunday.

In addition, Tomlin noted that running back Jaylen Warren got benched by Tomlin because of an ongoing injury issue. Warren was replaced by veteran Cordarrelle Patterson who played well down the stretch.

Next week the Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts on the road.

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Steelers get statement win over Chargers

Pittsburgh took over in the fourth quarter and pulled off a huge home win.

The Pittsburgh Steelers remained undefeated after a resounding 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Pittsburgh absolutely dominated the second half on both sides of the football in the second half holding the Chargers to -4 total yards in the half while the Steelers offense came to life.

Justin Fields got his third start of the season at quarterback and had his best game. Fields threw for 245 yards and had one touchdown along with one interception. The run game took center stage with Najee Harris getting 70 yards and Cordarrelle Patterson with 33 more.

On defense, the Steelers pass rush was relentless. They sacked Chargers quarterbacks five times including two by Nick Herbig who came in for an injured Alex Highsmith. Chargers running back JK Dobbins came into the game leading the league in rushing but finished with just 44 rushing yards.

Now the Steelers go back on the road next week to take on the Indianapolis Colts as they hope to remain undefeated.

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Steelers CB Cory Trice Jr. DOUBTFUL to return with injury

The Steelers are without their primary backup cornerback against the Chargers.

It didn’t take long for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get awfully short-handed. The Steelers have lost starting wide receiver Van Jefferson to an apparent eye injury and now cornerback Cory Trice Jr. is doubtful to return with a hamstring injury according to ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor.

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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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 elevate 2 from practice squad

The Steelers bring up two players to help after placing pair on IR this week.

Saturday was a busy day for the Pittsburgh Steelers. First the team placed starting offensive tackle Troy Fautanu on Injured/Reserve with a knee injury and now they have elevated two guys from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

According to the transaction wire, the Steelers have elevated cornerback James Pierre and offensive lineman John Leglue in place of him. Leglue is likely to get a helmet this week given the lack of depth the Steelers have along the offensive line.

Pierre could also see himself in uniform on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers to help on special teams coverage and return teams after Pittsburgh put linebacker Tyler Matakevich on IR.

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Leglue could find himself thrust into action as well as the only legitimate backup offensive tackle on the roster. Leglue started five games for the Steelers in 2021 but none of those were at guard.

Another option could be Spencer Anderson. Anderon is filling in at left guard but could move to tackle in a pinch.

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Steelers vs Chargers: Prediction, picks, odds

The Steelers has its work cut out for themselves against the Chargers defense.

This week the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers square off in the battle of unbeatens in Pittsburgh. It is a showdown of the two best defenses in the NFL and two powerful rushing attacks square off. If you are a fan of classic, old-school football, this is a game you don’t want to miss.

The Steelers vs Broncos game starts at 1:00 ET and can be seen on CBS.

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Steelers vs Chargers game odds:

All NFL Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: -2.5
  • Money line: +120/-145
  • Over-under: 35/ -110

Steelers vs Chargers prediction

If Chargers’ starting quarterback Justin Herbert was 100 percent, this would be a much simpler choice. But Herbert’s ankle injury balances the scales some for Pittsburgh at quarterback. It could come down to who can run the football better that pull off the win in a huge defensive showdown.

Prediction: Steelers 20, Chargers 24

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Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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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 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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Experts remain split on Steelers vs Chargers

The Steelers host the Chargers this week in an old-school matchup of undefeated teams.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers are two of the nine remaining undefeated teams in the NFL and they square off this week in the Steelers home opener this week.

This week’s game is a showdown between the two best defenses in the NFL and two teams who play smash-mouth football on offense. It’s going to be a game old-school fans will love.

This is also a game of two teams who match up very well with each other making this one a tough call despite the game being in Pittsburgh. The experts shared this sentiment as well. We looked to our friends at NFL Pick Watch to see which way they are leaning. NFL Pick Watch aggregates picks from all over the internet and puts them all in one spot.

According to NFL Pick Watch, 46 percent of the experts are taking the Steelers with 54 percent leaning toward the Chargers. It doesn’t get much closer than that.

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