Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers
— Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers had the uncanny knack of blowing double-digit leads and losing in the last minute.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
37
Los Angeles Chargers
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 37 |
| LAC | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 41 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:09 37-41
Mike Williams 53 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 3:24 37-34
Chris Boswell 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:23 34-34
Pat Freiermuth 5 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 4:49 27-34
Eric Ebron 5 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 8:48 20-34
Austin Ekeler 5 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 11:35 20-27
Najee Harris 1 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Field Goal 14:10 13-27
Chris Boswell 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:40 10-27
Dustin Hopkins 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:50 10-24
Austin Ekeler 17 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 0:02 10-17
Dustin Hopkins 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:09 10-14
Diontae Johnson 10 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 3:42 3-14
Austin Ekeler 10 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 2:09 3-7
Austin Ekeler 6 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 8:29 3-0
Chris Boswell 36 Yd Field Goal
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LAC
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:15 · End of Game
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PIT 1:15
4 plays, -22 yards, 0:54 · Downs
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LAC 2:09
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 37-41
Mike Williams 53 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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PIT 3:24
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:24 37-34
Chris Boswell 45 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 3:43
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:40 · Downs
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PIT 4:23
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:23 34-34
Pat Freiermuth 5 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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LAC 4:36
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception
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PIT 4:49
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:49 27-34
Eric Ebron 5 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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LAC 8:48
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 20-34
Austin Ekeler 5 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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PIT 11:35
4 plays, 3 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 20-27
Najee Harris 1 Yd Run (Chris Boswell Kick)
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LAC 12:33
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:37 · Blocked Punt
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PIT 14:10
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:10 13-27
Chris Boswell 36 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 3:40
11 plays, 51 yards, 6:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:40 10-27
Dustin Hopkins 41 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 10:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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LAC 11:50
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:50 10-24
Austin Ekeler 17 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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PIT
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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LAC 0:02
8 plays, 63 yards, 1:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 10-17
Dustin Hopkins 30 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 1:09
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:09 10-14
Diontae Johnson 10 Yd pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell Kick)
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LAC 3:42
12 plays, 98 yards, 6:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:42 3-14
Austin Ekeler 10 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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PIT 10:36
12 plays, 73 yards, 6:33 · Downs
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LAC 2:09
12 plays, 73 yards, 6:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 3-7
Austin Ekeler 6 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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PIT 8:29
13 plays, 57 yards, 6:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:29 3-0
Chris Boswell 36 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
PIT
LAC
22
1st Downs
33
14
Passing 1st downs
19
5
Rushing 1st downs
9
3
1st downs from penalties
5
8-15
3rd down efficiency
7-12
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
65
Total Plays
69
300
Total Yards
533
4.6
Yards per Play
7.7
11
Total Drives
11
245
Passing
374
28/44
Comp/Att
30/41
5.2
Yards per pass
8.7
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-28
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-8
55
Rushing
159
18
Rushing Attempts
26
3.1
Yards per rush
6.1
4-7
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-7
8-38
Penalties
12-75
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:14
Possession
31:46
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ben Skowronek Questionable
- Doneiko Slaughter Questionable
- Brandin Echols Questionable
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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