Overview
- Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium, with the game airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock, with additional live-TV options including Fubo and DirecTV trials.
- The Chargers enter 6-3 in second place in the AFC West, while the Steelers are 5-3 and lead the AFC North.
- Sportsbooks list Los Angeles around -2.5 to -3 with a total near 44.5–45.5, reflecting expectations of a tight, mid-40s game.
- After Alt’s ankle injury led to an IR move, the Chargers are shuffling tackle options, drawing attention to Pittsburgh’s edge rush and a defense driving a +9 turnover differential.
- Predictive models tilt toward Los Angeles, with Dimers giving the Chargers about a 61% win chance and projecting roughly 23–20, while SportsLine’s AI favors Justin Herbert over 252.5 passing yards.