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With Joe Alt Out, Steelers Pass Rush Zeroes In on Justin Herbert for SNF at SoFi

Pittsburgh comes off five sacks to face a Los Angeles front weakened by Joe Alt's season-ending injury.

Overview

  • The Chargers host the Steelers on Sunday Night Football in Week 10 at SoFi Stadium.
  • Los Angeles confirmed starting left tackle Joe Alt is out for the season with an ankle injury, and the team dealt for tackle Trevor Penning before the trade deadline.
  • Pittsburgh emphasized getting to Justin Herbert after posting five sacks against the Colts, with coaches and players highlighting a plan to keep building on that pressure.
  • Herbert ranks among the league leaders with 2,390 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, has been hit an NFL-high nine times per game, and the Chargers have allowed 29 sacks this season.
  • The Steelers enter tied for third in team sacks with 27, setting up a pivotal matchup between their edge rush and a reworked Chargers offensive line.