Overview
- The Steelers fell to 5-4 with a 25-10 loss to the Chargers, producing 221 yards, 11 first downs and a 2-for-11 mark on third down as Aaron Rodgers went 16-of-31 for 161 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and a safety.
- Asked postgame to assess Rodgers, Mike Tomlin replied, “How would you?”, then said Tuesday he has no long-term concerns about the quarterback and argued third-down failures limited rushing opportunities.
- Defensive captain Cameron Heyward questioned whether players know assignments and trust each other, comments former GM Doug Whaley labeled highly alarming about team buy‑in.
- Tomlin said non‑DK Metcalf targets must produce more after no trade‑deadline addition at receiver; Marquez Valdes‑Scantling was signed to the practice squad with a possible call‑up, and safety Juan Thornhill was released.
- Tomlin’s wife shared racist, threatening messages directed at their daughter after the defeat, as the team turns toward a Week 11 home game against the Bengals under intensified scrutiny.