The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium in a highly anticipated Week 3 matchup of the 2024-2025 NFL season. Both teams are undefeated, with the Chargers sitting at 2-0 in the AFC West and the Steelers boasting the same record in the AFC North. The Chargers will be eager to extend their winning streak, but the Steelers are currently favored to win according to NFL betting trends.
Game Preview
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: CBS
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines
- Moneyline: Chargers (+105), Steelers (-125)
- Spread: Chargers +2 (-110), Steelers -2 (-110)
- Total (O/U): 35.5
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are coming off a dominant 26-3 victory against the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Justin Herbert had a solid performance, completing 14 of 20 passes for 130 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. J.K. Dobbins led the rushing attack with 131 yards on 17 carries, including a touchdown, while wide receiver Quentin Johnston hauled in five receptions and two touchdowns.
Top 3 Players:
- Justin Herbert: 274 Yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
- J.K. Dobbins: 266 Yds, 2 TD (season stats)
- Quentin Johnston: 89 Yds, 2 TD
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers defeated the Denver Broncos 13-6 in Week 2. Justin Fields completed 13 of 20 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Najee Harris led the ground game with 69 yards on 17 carries, while Pat Freiermuth added 39 receiving yards.
Top 3 Players:
- Justin Fields: 273 Yds, 1 TD, 0 INT
- Najee Harris: 139 Yds
- George Pickens: 114 Yds
Injury Report
Chargers:
- QB Justin Herbert (leg) is probable.
- Several key players, including S Alohi Gilman and LB Junior Colson, are questionable.
Steelers:
- QB Russell Wilson is questionable with a calf injury.
- Several other players, including WR Roman Wilson and G Isaac Seumalo, are also questionable.
Betting Trends
Chargers:
- 14 of their last 17 games have gone UNDER the total.
- 4-10 in their last 14 games against the Steelers.
Steelers:
- 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 6 home games against the Chargers.
Prediction
The Chargers are a dangerous opponent with a well-rounded team, but the Steelers are tough to beat at home. Pittsburgh’s defense and home-field advantage should make the difference, with the Steelers predicted to win 23-16.
