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Chargers Handle Steelers 25-10 as Defense Stifles Rodgers and Allen Sets Receptions Record

A defense-driven, special-teams boosted performance moved Los Angeles to 7-3 with a comfortable prime-time win.

Overview

  • Los Angeles sacked Aaron Rodgers three times and intercepted him twice, keeping Pittsburgh out of the end zone until a late 27-yard strike to Roman Wilson.
  • Justin Herbert went 20-of-33 for 220 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by a 58-yard pass to Ladd McConkey that set up Kimani Vidal’s 2-yard run.
  • Khalil Mack produced a first-quarter safety by tackling Rodgers in the end zone, the Chargers’ first safety since October 2022.
  • Cameron Dicker hit field goals from 32, 59 and 42 yards, with the 59-yarder tying the longest in team history.
  • Keenan Allen reached 956 receptions to pass Antonio Gates for the franchise record, as Pittsburgh struggled on third down and has now lost three of its last four.