A showdown between two AFC rivals will take place as the Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. The Steelers are coming off a solid victory against the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 27-20, while the Chargers recently triumphed over the Titans, also by 27-20.
As it stands, the Steelers, holding a record of 5-3, maintain their lead in the AFC North by two games, with a road record of 2-1 this season. The Chargers, at 6-3 and positioned second in the AFC West, perform decently at home with 3 wins and 2 losses.
Unfortunately for the Chargers, their starting offensive tackle, Joe Alt, suffered an ankle injury in the previous week against the Titans and has been placed on injured reserve. The game is set to kick off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California at 8:20 PM ET.
Historically, Pittsburgh leads the all-time series, with a record of 25-11 against the Chargers, winning two of the past three encounters. Currently, the Chargers are favored to win by 3 points, according to the latest odds. The total points line is set at 45, as per the consensus from SportsLine.
Betting Insights
The money line indicates the Chargers are at -172 (risk $172 to win $100), while the Steelers are underdogs at +142 (risk $100 to win $142). Before placing your bets on the Chargers vs. Steelers, check the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Team Previews
Chargers’ Offensive Breakdown: Quarterback Justin Herbert has been a dynamic force, completing 220 of 325 passes (67.7%) for 2,390 yards and 18 touchdowns against 8 interceptions this season, boasting a 97.3 rating. He excelled in the last game against the Titans, completing 19 of 29 passes for 250 yards along with two touchdowns and adding 57 rushing yards and another touchdown.
With Ladd McConkey emerging as a reliable target, he has secured 47 receptions for 524 yards and three touchdowns this year. In their match against Miami, he particularly shined with 100 receiving yards on seven catches.
Steelers’ Offensive Strategy: The Steelers are led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has thrown for 1,692 yards with a 68.7 completion percentage, accumulating 17 touchdowns. In the Kentuck game, he connected on 25 of 35 attempts for 203 yards and one touchdown.
D.K. Metcalf stands out as one of his prime receivers, with 29 catches for 467 yards and five touchdowns this season, including a remarkable 126 yards in a previous match against the Minnesota Vikings.
How to Make Picks: The SportsLine model predicts an over on the total score, estimating 47 combined points. It has confidently pointed out that one side of the spread exceeds 50% in simulated matches. For insights on which team to back, visit SportsLine for exclusive picks.
