Overview
- Los Angeles hosts Pittsburgh at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 8:20 p.m. ET in a Week 10 matchup.
- Chargers tackle Joe Alt re‑injured his ankle and is out for the season, prompting the trade for Trevor Penning as Justin Herbert enters with 165 pressures and eight interceptions reported.
- Pittsburgh’s defense reset in a Week 9 upset of the Colts with six takeaways and a strong rush led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, who returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday.
- The Steelers shifted coverage by using Jalen Ramsey and recent addition Kyle Dugger at safety in more two‑high looks, a tweak credited with stabilizing the back end to let pressure arrive.
- Special teams field position looms large with the Chargers rated worst in punt and kickoff coverage against a Steelers unit that has consistently started drives in favorable territory, elevating the AFC playoff stakes.