Through 3 Quarters
Only one more quarter stands between the Los Angeles Chargers and the victory they were favored to collect going into this night. It’s looking more and more like their high-powered offense is just too much for the Pittsburgh Steelers as Los Angeles lead 27-10.
The Chargers have been relying on RB Austin Ekeler, who has punched in one rushing touchdown in addition to snatching two receiving TDs, and QB Justin Herbert, who has passed for two TDs and 271 yards on 29 attempts in addition to picking up 57 yards on the ground. No one has had a standout game offensively for Pittsburgh, but they have gotten one touchdown from WR Diontae Johnson. QB Ben Roethlisberger has been efficient, with a passer rating of 143.
Los Angeles’ lead is the biggest they have had this year going into the fourth quarter.
Who’s Playing
Pittsburgh @ Los Angeles
Current Records: Pittsburgh 5-3-1; Los Angeles 5-4
What to Know
The Pittsburgh Steelers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the Los Angeles Chargers at 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Pittsburgh will be hoping to build upon the 24-17 win they picked up against Los Angeles when they previously played in October of 2019.
Last week, the Steelers and the Detroit Lions finished up their contest with a 16-16 tie. No one had a standout game offensively for Pittsburgh, but they got one touchdown from WR James Washington.
Most of the squad’s points came courtesy of special teams, which contributed ten. K Chris Boswell delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.
Los Angeles came within a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings last week, but they wound up with a 27-20 loss. Nobody on Los Angeles really separated themselves from the pack offensively, but they got scores from RB Austin Ekeler and RB Larry Rountree III.
The Steelers are expected to lose this next one by 5.5. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.
Pittsburgh is now 5-3-1 while the Chargers sit at 5-4. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Pittsburgh comes into the game boasting the second fewest touchdowns allowed in the league at 18. Less enviably, Los Angeles is stumbling into the matchup with the most rushing yards allowed per game in the NFL, having given up 155.1 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California
- TV: NBC
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $130.00
Odds
The Chargers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Steelers, according to the latest NFL odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Chargers, as the game opened with the Chargers as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Pittsburgh have won two out of their last three games against Los Angeles.
- Oct 13, 2019 – Pittsburgh 24 vs. Los Angeles 17
- Dec 02, 2018 – Los Angeles 33 vs. Pittsburgh 30
- Oct 12, 2015 – Pittsburgh 24 vs. Los Angeles 20
