Overview
- Khalil Mack produced a first‑quarter safety and rookie RJ Mickens intercepted Aaron Rodgers to set up Ladd McConkey’s 15‑yard touchdown just before halftime.
- Rodgers finished 16-of-31 for 161 yards with two interceptions, a safety and a 50.6 passer rating, later conceding, "I didn’t play very good at all," as Mike Tomlin brushed off an assessment with, "How would you? Next question."
- Pittsburgh’s offense managed 221 yards and went 2-for-11 on third down, scoring its lone touchdown on a late 27‑yard pass to Roman Wilson.
- Justin Herbert went 20-of-33 for 220 yards and a touchdown, McConkey posted 107 receiving yards, Kimani Vidal added a 2‑yard rushing score, and Keenan Allen became the Chargers’ all‑time receptions leader, passing Antonio Gates.
- The Chargers improved to 7-3 with a key AFC win and a three-game surge heading to Jacksonville, while the 5-4 Steelers face quick fixes before a home date with the Bengals.