Overview
- Khalil Mack strip-sacked Aaron Rodgers in the end zone for a safety to start Los Angeles' scoring.
- Rookie RJ Mickens intercepted Rodgers and returned it to the Pittsburgh 38, setting up a 15-yard Justin Herbert-to-Ladd McConkey touchdown.
- Pittsburgh mustered three first downs and 85 total yards and went 0-for-6 on third down, with the ground game held to 9 carries for 31 yards.
- The Chargers leaned on screens and quick throws to protect Herbert and find rhythm against a vulnerable short-pass defense.
- Steelers cornerback Darius Slay was ruled out with a concussion, and Herbert had his ankle taped after hits but remained in the game.