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Tomlin, Rodgers Turn Up Heat on Steelers Receivers After 25-10 Loss to Chargers

Postgame remarks highlighted schematic brackets on D.K. Metcalf, revealing thin receiver depth.

Overview

  • The Chargers bracketed D.K. Metcalf to funnel throws elsewhere, and Mike Tomlin said those targets failed to make plays.
  • Aaron Rodgers told reporters that other skill players must get open and make plays after a stalled passing attack.
  • Rodgers finished 16-of-31 for 161 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and a 50.6 passer rating as Pittsburgh went 2-for-11 on third down.
  • D.K. Metcalf accepted blame for flattening his route on an early deep shot that Rodgers also acknowledged missing.
  • Calvin Austin III’s dropped crossing pass at the 10-yard line deflected to cornerback Donte Jackson for an interception as the 5-4 Steelers turn to a Week 11 divisional game against Cincinnati at Acrisure Stadium.