Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game Breakdown
Chargers
2W-0L
09/22/24
01:00 PM
Odds: 35.5 o/u
Steelers
2W-0L
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers bolt into Heinz Field to clash with the equally unblemished Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday! With both teams sitting pretty at 2-0, the stakes are sky-high and the betting lines are buzzing—Chargers at +124 and Steelers at -146, with an over/under tantalizingly set at 35.5. Last week, the Chargers’ Quentin Johnston and J.K. Dobbins lit up the scoreboard, combining for over 40 fantasy points, while Steelers’ QB Justin Fields and RB Najee Harris kept the engines running despite a tougher game. As the mist settles over the field with a gentle breeze from the southeast and the humidity thick enough to slice, today’s game promises to be a sizzling battle of wills. So, as the Chargers try to electrify the Steel City, let’s see if Pittsburgh can forge a victory in this high-voltage duel!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: 09/22/24 01:00 PM
Location: Heinz Field , Pittsburgh
Weather: Mist with winds from the SE at 2.2 mph. Temperature is at 67° with 87% humidity.
Vegas Odds
| LAC ML | PIT ML | Over/Under | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | +124.0 | -146.0 | 35.5 | 2.5/-2.5 |
| Recent | +124.0 | -146.0 | 35.5 | 2.5/-2.5 |
| Difference | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Chargers Odd Projections
44.6% Win Probability
Steelers Odd Projections
55.4% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
| Date | Runs | O/U | O/U DIFF | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-21 | Steelers Steelers | 41 | Over | +42.5 | ![]() |
| Chargers Chargers | 37 |
Chargers Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | PassYd | RushYd | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-15 | CAR | 26-3W | 130 | 219 | Under |
| 2024-09-08 | LV | 22-10W | 144 | 176 | Under |
| 2023-12-31 | DEN | 9-16L | 220 | 86 | Under |
| 2023-12-23 | BUF | 22-24L | 215 | 98 | Over |
| 2023-12-14 | LV | 21-63L | 257 | 92 | Over |
| 2023-12-10 | DEN | 7-24L | 275 | 76 | Under |
| 2023-12-03 | NE | 6-0W | 212 | 29 | Under |
| 2023-11-26 | BAL | 10-20L | 217 | 86 | Under |
| 2023-11-19 | GB | 20-23L | 260 | 150 | Over |
| 2023-11-12 | DET | 38-41L | 323 | 98 | Over |
| 2023-11-06 | NYJ | 27-6W | 136 | 84 | Under |
| 2023-10-29 | CHI | 30-13W | 298 | 54 | Over |
| 2023-10-22 | KC | 17-31L | 259 | 139 | Over |
| 2023-10-16 | DAL | 17-20L | 227 | 53 | Over |
| 2023-10-01 | LV | 24-17W | 167 | 155 | Over |
Steelers Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | PassYd | RushYd | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-15 | DEN | 13-6W | 117 | 141 | Under |
| 2024-09-08 | ATL | 18-10W | 156 | 137 | Under |
| 2024-01-15 | BUF | 17-31L | 229 | 106 | Over |
| 2023-12-31 | SEA | 30-23W | 274 | 202 | Over |
| 2023-12-23 | CIN | 34-11W | 290 | 113 | Over |
| 2023-12-16 | IND | 13-30L | 172 | 74 | Over |
| 2023-12-07 | NE | 18-21L | 190 | 82 | Over |
| 2023-12-03 | ARI | 10-24L | 187 | 130 | Under |
| 2023-11-26 | CIN | 16-10W | 278 | 153 | Under |
| 2023-11-19 | CLE | 10-13L | 106 | 172 | Under |
| 2023-11-12 | GB | 23-19W | 126 | 205 | Over |
| 2023-11-02 | TEN | 20-16W | 160 | 166 | Over |
| 2023-10-29 | JAX | 10-20L | 211 | 70 | Under |
| 2023-10-22 | LA | 24-17W | 230 | 86 | Over |
| 2023-10-08 | BAL | 17-10W | 224 | 87 | Under |
Chargers Vs Over/Under
Steelers Vs Over/Under
Team’s Player Projections
| Los Angeles Chargers | DK | FD | PassYd | PassTD | RushYd | RecYd | Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 13.3 | 13.3 | 171.0 | 1.2 | 14.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | 11.5 | 11.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 68.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Ladd McConkey | 10.3 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 32.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 8.1 | 8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joshua Palmer | 7.8 | 7.8 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 41.3 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
| Quentin Johnston | 7.5 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 32.2 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Gus Edwards | 7.5 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.1 | 7.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Hayden Hurst | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 31.7 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| Will Dissly | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Derius Davis | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | DK | FD | PassYd | PassTD | RushYd | RecYd | Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 17.2 | 17.2 | 170.2 | 1.1 | 49.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Najee Harris | 12.3 | 12.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 62.1 | 10.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| George Pickens | 12.1 | 12.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 65.2 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35.6 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| Jaylen Warren | 8.1 | 8.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.7 | 13.4 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7.7 | 7.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Van Jefferson | 4.6 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 23.1 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Calvin Austin III | 4.4 | 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 13.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Darnell Washington | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Roman Wilson | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Chargers Notable Injuries
-
D.J. Chark Jr. –
OUT
(hip)
Last Game: 2023-12-31 – 9.1 fpts avg over last 5 games -
Justin Herbert –
QUESTIONABLE
(leg)
Last Game: 2024-09-15 – 9.9 fpts avg over last 5 games -
Hayden Hurst –
QUESTIONABLE
(ankle)
Last Game: 2024-09-15 – 3.5 fpts avg over last 5 games -
Joshua Palmer –
QUESTIONABLE
(calf)
Last Game: 2024-09-15 – 8.7 fpts avg over last 5 games
Steelers Notable Injuries
-
Calvin Austin III –
QUESTIONABLE
(undisclosed)
Last Game: 2024-09-15 – 2.0 fpts avg over last 5 games -
MyCole Pruitt –
OUT
(knee)
Last Game: 2024-09-15 – 0.9 fpts avg over last 5 games -
Russell Wilson –
QUESTIONABLE
(calf)
Last Game: 2023-12-24 – 18.4 fpts avg over last 5 games
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