On November 9, 2025, Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 25-10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chargers match player stats show how turnovers, field position, and possession decided the Week 10 game. Pittsburgh entered at 5-3 and held first place in the AFC North. Los Angeles entered at 6-3 and remained behind Denver in the AFC West.
Both teams played without important offensive linemen. Pittsburgh started Andrus Peat because Isaac Seumalo was unavailable. Los Angeles entered without Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. The Chargers overcame five Pittsburgh sacks by protecting the football. Their defense produced two interceptions, a safety, and one fumble recovery. Los Angeles also held possession for more than 37 minutes.
Match Overview
Los Angeles recorded its third consecutive victory and moved to 7-3. Pittsburgh dropped to 5-4 after its third loss within four games. The Chargers scored 25 consecutive points after Pittsburgh opened the scoring. A late Roman Wilson touchdown produced Pittsburgh’s only touchdown.
| Detail | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Date | November 9, 2025 | November 9, 2025 |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium | SoFi Stadium |
| Competition | NFL Week 10 | NFL Week 10 |
| Final score | 10 | 25 |
| Record after game | 5-4 | 7-3 |
Pre-Match Context
Pittsburgh entered Week 10 after beating Indianapolis 27-20. That victory stopped a two-game losing run against Cincinnati and Green Bay. The Steelers still controlled the AFC North. However, Baltimore’s improved form had reduced Pittsburgh’s margin inside the division.
Los Angeles had recovered from an October loss against Indianapolis. The Chargers then defeated Minnesota and Tennessee before hosting Pittsburgh. The Chargers needed another victory to remain close to Denver. Pittsburgh needed the result to protect its AFC North lead.
Injuries affected both offensive lines. Seumalo’s absence ended Pittsburgh’s run of using the same starting line in every previous game. Los Angeles started Andrew Deculus at left tackle and Trey Pipkins III at right tackle. Herbert faced consistent pressure behind that reshaped line.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Pittsburgh led after the opening quarter. Los Angeles then outscored the Steelers 23-7 across the final three periods.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 2 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Chris Boswell opened the scoring with a 59-yard field goal at 10:25. Pittsburgh’s defense had supplied favorable field position. Los Angeles answered without using its offense. Khalil Mack pressured Aaron Rodgers inside the Pittsburgh end zone.
Rodgers lost control while trying to escape. He recovered the football, but the play still produced a safety. Pittsburgh finished the quarter ahead 3-2. Neither offense produced a touchdown during the opening period.
Second Quarter
Los Angeles produced a 13-play drive covering 51 yards. Cameron Dicker completed the possession with a 32-yard field goal. That kick gave the Chargers their first lead at 5-3. Pittsburgh gained only two yards on its following possession.
RJ Mickens intercepted Rodgers with 2:09 remaining. His 10-yard return placed Los Angeles at Pittsburgh’s 38-yard line. Herbert converted the short field into seven points. He found Ladd McConkey for a 15-yard touchdown with 12 seconds remaining.
Los Angeles entered halftime with a 12-3 lead. The late interception created the first touchdown of the game.
Third Quarter
The Chargers opened the second half with a six-play possession before punting. Pittsburgh followed with another four-play drive. Los Angeles then moved 36 yards into Pittsburgh territory. Dicker completed that drive with a 59-yard field goal.
The kick matched Dicker’s career long. It extended the Chargers’ advantage to 15-3 with 6:07 remaining. Pittsburgh did not score during the third quarter. Los Angeles also missed another field-goal attempt before the period ended.
Fourth Quarter
Pittsburgh reached the Los Angeles 10-yard line early in the quarter. The Steelers faced fourth-and-six while trailing 15-3. Cam Hart broke up Rodgers’ pass intended for DK Metcalf. Los Angeles regained possession at its own 10-yard line.
The Chargers then completed a six-play, 90-yard touchdown drive. McConkey supplied 58 yards on the drive’s largest play. Kimani Vidal finished the possession with a two-yard touchdown run. Dicker’s extra point created a 22-3 lead.
Donte Jackson intercepted Rodgers on Pittsburgh’s next possession. The return carried the football 21 yards into Steelers territory. Pittsburgh later muffed a punt, which Los Angeles recovered at the Steelers’ 21-yard line. Dicker added a 42-yard field goal.
Rodgers connected with Roman Wilson for a 27-yard touchdown with 2:57 remaining. That score established the final 25-10 margin.
Team Stats Comparison
The Chargers gained 93 more net yards and ran 19 additional offensive plays. Their possession advantage limited Pittsburgh’s available drives. Los Angeles also committed no turnovers. Pittsburgh lost one fumble and threw two interceptions.
| Statistic | Steelers | Chargers | Difference |
| Total yards | 221 | 314 | Los Angeles +93 |
| Offensive plays | 50 | 69 | Los Angeles +19 |
| Rushing yards | 73 | 115 | Los Angeles +42 |
| Net passing yards | 148 | 199 | Los Angeles +51 |
| First downs | 11 | 18 | Los Angeles +7 |
| Third downs | 2/11 | 6/17 | Los Angeles +4 conversions |
| Fourth downs | 0/1 | 1/1 | Los Angeles +1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 | Los Angeles +3 |
| Penalties | 4-29 | 8-55 | Pittsburgh -26 yards |
| Red-zone scoring | 0/1 | 2/3 | Los Angeles +2 scores |
| Time of possession | 22:25 | 37:35 | Los Angeles +15:10 |
| Sacks recorded | 5 | 3 | Pittsburgh +2 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show how Los Angeles controlled possession and converted Pittsburgh mistakes into scoring opportunities.
- Pittsburgh committed three turnovers, while Los Angeles completed the game without a turnover.
- The Chargers held possession for 37:35, creating a 15-minute advantage.
- Pittsburgh converted only two of 11 third-down attempts.
- Los Angeles gained 314 total yards, compared with Pittsburgh’s 221.
- The Chargers scored on two of three red-zone possessions.
- Pittsburgh failed to score during its only official red-zone opportunity.
Full Box Score: Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh found limited passing production against the Chargers’ secondary. Rodgers completed 16 passes and threw two interceptions. Jaylen Warren provided the offense’s most consistent gains. He produced 70 yards from 14 carries without losing a fumble. Eight Steelers caught at least one pass. However, no Pittsburgh receiver reached 40 yards.
Pittsburgh Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Aaron Rodgers | 16/31 | 161 | 1 | 2 |
Pittsburgh Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Jaylen Warren | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| DK Metcalf | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin III | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Kicking
Boswell converted from 59 yards during the first quarter. He later missed a 45-yard attempt during the second quarter.
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Chris Boswell | 1/2 | 1/1 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Returns
Pittsburgh received 84 kickoff-return yards. Ke’Shawn Williams also handled the team’s punt-return opportunities.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Kenneth Gainwell, KR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 |
| Ke’Shawn Williams, KR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| Ke’Shawn Williams, PR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 |
Pittsburgh Defensive Leaders
Pittsburgh reached Herbert for five sacks and nine quarterback hits. However, the defense did not produce a takeaway.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Patrick Queen | 12 | 0 | None |
| Jalen Ramsey | 8 | 0 | None |
| Payton Wilson | 7 | 0 | None |
| Keeanu Benton | 7 | 1 | Two tackles for loss |
| Cameron Heyward | 6 | 0 | One pass defended |
| James Pierre | 5 | 0 | Two passes defended |
| Malik Harrison | 5 | 0 | One tackle for loss |
| Kyle Dugger | 5 | 0 | One tackle for loss |
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles balanced Herbert’s 220 passing yards with 115 rushing yards. Vidal received 25 of the team’s 31 rushing attempts. McConkey produced the game’s only 100-yard receiving performance. Nine Chargers recorded at least one reception.
The Chargers’ defense collected three takeaways. It also recorded a safety and stopped Pittsburgh’s only fourth-down attempt.
Los Angeles Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Justin Herbert | 20/33 | 220 | 1 | 0 |
Los Angeles Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Kimani Vidal | 25 | 95 | 3.8 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Jaret Patterson | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Ladd McConkey | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 |
| Tucker Fisk | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 |
| Tre Harris | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Kicking
Dicker made three field goals and both extra points. His 59-yard field goal matched his career-long distance.
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Cameron Dicker | 3/4 | 2/2 | 11 |
Los Angeles Returns
Trayveon Williams handled two kickoff returns. Derius Davis contributed through both kickoff and punt returns.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Trayveon Williams, KR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 |
| Derius Davis, KR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| Derius Davis, PR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 |
| RJ Mickens, INT | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
| Donte Jackson, INT | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
Los Angeles Defensive Leaders
Los Angeles recorded three sacks and limited Pittsburgh to 18.2 percent on third down. Two defensive backs intercepted Rodgers.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| Daiyan Henley | 6 | 0 | None |
| Elijah Molden | 5 | 0 | None |
| RJ Mickens | 4 | 0 | One interception |
| Da’Shawn Hand | 3 | 0 | One quarterback hit |
| Donte Jackson | 3 | 0 | Interception, two PD |
| Denzel Perryman | 3 | 0 | None |
| Khalil Mack | 3 | 1 | Safety, forced fumble |
| Justin Eboigbe | 3 | 0 | One quarterback hit |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Ladd McConkey
McConkey caught four passes for 107 yards and one touchdown. His 15-yard score established a 12-3 halftime lead. He later gained 58 yards during Los Angeles’ fourth-quarter touchdown drive. That reception moved the ball from Los Angeles territory to Pittsburgh’s 32.
Kimani Vidal
Vidal carried 25 times for 95 yards. He handled more than 80 percent of Los Angeles’ rushing attempts. His two-yard touchdown completed the game’s longest scoring drive. Los Angeles covered 90 yards across six plays.
Justin Herbert
Herbert completed 20 of 33 attempts for 220 yards. He threw one touchdown and avoided an interception. Pittsburgh sacked Herbert five times and recorded nine quarterback hits. However, Herbert did not commit a turnover.
Khalil Mack
Mack recorded three combined tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. His first-quarter sack produced a safety. That play gave Los Angeles its first points. It also changed field position after Pittsburgh’s early field goal.
RJ Mickens
Mickens intercepted Rodgers late in the second quarter. He returned the ball 10 yards to Pittsburgh’s 38-yard line. Los Angeles scored its first touchdown seven plays later. The sequence extended the lead before halftime.
Jaylen Warren
Warren gained 70 yards on 14 carries. His five-yard average represented Pittsburgh’s most efficient offensive production. He also caught two passes for 21 yards. Warren finished with 91 yards from scrimmage.
| Player | Team | Category | Stat line | Game impact |
| Ladd McConkey | Chargers | Receiving | 4 receptions, 107 yards, TD | Two explosive scoring-drive plays |
| Kimani Vidal | Chargers | Rushing | 25 carries, 95 yards, TD | Finished 90-yard touchdown drive |
| Justin Herbert | Chargers | Passing | 20/33, 220 yards, TD | No turnovers |
| Khalil Mack | Chargers | Defense | Sack, safety, forced fumble | Scored Los Angeles’ first points |
| RJ Mickens | Chargers | Defense | Interception, 10-yard return | Created late first-half touchdown |
| Jaylen Warren | Steelers | Scrimmage | 91 total yards | Led Pittsburgh’s rushing attack |
Starting Lineups
Both teams used personnel packages containing extra blockers. Pittsburgh started seven offensive linemen or tight ends across its listed formation. Los Angeles started two tight ends while using Johnston and McConkey as its listed receivers.
Offensive Starters
| Position | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Chargers |
| QB | Aaron Rodgers | Justin Herbert |
| RB | Jaylen Warren | Kimani Vidal |
| WR | DK Metcalf | Quentin Johnston |
| WR | Ben Skowronek | Ladd McConkey |
| TE | Darnell Washington | Oronde Gadsden II |
| Extra blocker | Spencer Anderson, OL | Tucker Fisk, TE |
| LT | Broderick Jones | Andrew Deculus |
| LG | Andrus Peat | Zion Johnson |
| C | Ryan McCollum | Bradley Bozeman |
| RG | Mason McCormick | Mekhi Becton |
| RT | Troy Fautanu | Trey Pipkins III |
Defensive Starters
Pittsburgh started three cornerbacks, including Jalen Ramsey. Los Angeles listed Elijah Molden as a defensive back within its starting formation.
| Position | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Edge | Alex Highsmith | Tuli Tuipulotu |
| Defensive line | Cameron Heyward | Jamaree Caldwell |
| Defensive line | Keeanu Benton | Teair Tart |
| Defensive line | Derrick Harmon | Da’Shawn Hand |
| Edge | T.J. Watt | Khalil Mack |
| Linebacker | Patrick Queen | Daiyan Henley |
| Linebacker | Malik Harrison | Denzel Perryman |
| Defensive back | Darius Slay | Elijah Molden |
| Cornerback | Joey Porter Jr. | Donte Jackson |
| Cornerback | Jalen Ramsey | Cam Hart |
| Safety | Kyle Dugger | Derwin James Jr. |
Injury Report
Pittsburgh ruled four players out on its final injury report. Seumalo’s pectoral injury directly changed the starting offensive line. Cole Holcomb and Jabrill Peppers were unavailable on defense. Scott Miller missed the game with a finger injury.
Los Angeles ruled Bobby Hart out and listed Tarheeb Still as doubtful. Neither player participated during the practice week. The Chargers also entered without season-long starting tackle Rashawn Slater. Joe Alt had recently suffered a season-ending ankle injury.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Isaac Seumalo, Steelers | Pectoral | Out |
| Cole Holcomb, Steelers | Illness | Out |
| Scott Miller, Steelers | Finger | Out |
| Jabrill Peppers, Steelers | Quadriceps | Out |
| Will Howard, Steelers | Right hand | Questionable |
| Cory Trice Jr., Steelers | Hamstring and knee | Questionable |
| Bobby Hart, Chargers | Knee and ankle | Out |
| Tarheeb Still, Chargers | Knee | Doubtful |
| Da’Shawn Hand, Chargers | Groin | Questionable |
| Josh Harris, Chargers | Chest | Questionable |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Chargers | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Deane Leonard, Chargers | Knee | Questionable |
| Benjamin St-Juste, Chargers | Groin | Questionable |
Season Series and Head-to-Head History
Pittsburgh still leads the all-time series 25-12 after Los Angeles won the 2025 meeting. The franchises have played 37 times, including three postseason games. The Chargers lead the playoff portion 2-1.
| Date | Winner | Loser | Score | Stage |
| Oct. 3, 1971 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 21-17 | Regular season |
| Dec. 17, 1972 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 24-2 | Regular season |
| Oct. 7, 1973 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 38-21 | Regular season |
| Sept. 21, 1975 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 37-0 | Regular season |
| Oct. 31, 1976 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 23-0 | Regular season |
| Dec. 18, 1977 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 10-9 | Regular season |
| Nov. 18, 1979 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 35-7 | Regular season |
| Dec. 22, 1980 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 26-17 | Regular season |
| Jan. 9, 1983 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 31-28 | Postseason |
| Nov. 6, 1983 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 26-3 | Regular season |
| Nov. 25, 1984 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 52-24 | Regular season |
| Dec. 8, 1985 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 54-44 | Regular season |
| Dec. 13, 1987 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 20-16 | Regular season |
| Dec. 11, 1988 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 20-14 | Regular season |
| Nov. 19, 1989 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 20-17 | Regular season |
| Oct. 7, 1990 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 36-14 | Regular season |
| Sept. 1, 1991 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 26-20 | Regular season |
| Sept. 20, 1992 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 23-6 | Regular season |
| Oct. 10, 1993 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 16-3 | Regular season |
| Dec. 24, 1994 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 37-34 | Regular season |
| Jan. 15, 1995 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 17-13 | Postseason |
| Oct. 1, 1995 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 31-16 | Regular season |
| Dec. 8, 1996 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 16-3 | Regular season |
| Dec. 24, 2000 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 34-21 | Regular season |
| Dec. 21, 2003 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 40-24 | Regular season |
| Oct. 10, 2005 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 24-22 | Regular season |
| Oct. 8, 2006 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 23-13 | Regular season |
| Nov. 16, 2008 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 11-10 | Regular season |
| Jan. 11, 2009 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 35-24 | Postseason |
| Oct. 4, 2009 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 38-28 | Regular season |
| Dec. 9, 2012 | San Diego | Pittsburgh | 34-24 | Regular season |
| Oct. 12, 2015 | Pittsburgh | San Diego | 24-20 | Regular season |
| Dec. 2, 2018 | Los Angeles | Pittsburgh | 33-30 | Regular season |
| Oct. 13, 2019 | Pittsburgh | Los Angeles | 24-17 | Regular season |
| Nov. 21, 2021 | Los Angeles | Pittsburgh | 41-37 | Regular season |
| Sept. 22, 2024 | Pittsburgh | Los Angeles | 20-10 | Regular season |
| Nov. 9, 2025 | Los Angeles | Pittsburgh | 25-10 | Regular season |
Conference and Division Standings
The Chargers finished Week 10 second in the AFC West. Pittsburgh remained first in the AFC North despite the loss.
| Team | Record | Division | Division position | AFC status |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7-3 | AFC West | Second | Wild-card position |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 5-4 | AFC North | First | Division leader |
Baltimore sat one game behind Pittsburgh at 4-5. Los Angeles remained behind the 8-2 Denver Broncos in the AFC West.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game appeared nationally on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff took place at 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time. NBC carried the television broadcast. Eligible viewers could stream the game through NFL+ on supported mobile devices.
| Platform | Broadcast information |
| Television | NBC |
| Kickoff | 8:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. PT |
| Play-by-play | Mike Tirico |
| Analyst | Cris Collinsworth |
| Sideline reporter | Melissa Stark |
| Mobile streaming | NFL+ |
| Chargers English radio | KFI AM 640 |
| Chargers Spanish radio | Que Buena and UniRadio |
Conclusion
Los Angeles strengthened its AFC playoff position and recorded a third consecutive victory. Pittsburgh retained its division lead, but its margin decreased. Ball security decided the game more than offensive volume. Los Angeles converted Pittsburgh’s mistakes while protecting Herbert’s possessions.
The Chargers next travelled to Jacksonville for their Week 11 game. Pittsburgh returned home for an AFC North meeting with Cincinnati. Both teams entered those games with postseason objectives. Los Angeles pursued Denver, while Pittsburgh attempted to protect first place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Chargers game?
The Los Angeles Chargers won 25-10 at SoFi Stadium on November 9, 2025. The result moved Los Angeles to 7-3.
What were Aaron Rodgers’ statistics against the Chargers?
Rodgers completed 16 of 31 passes for 161 yards. He threw one touchdown, two interceptions, and took three sacks.
What were Justin Herbert’s statistics against Pittsburgh?
Herbert completed 20 of 33 passes for 220 yards and one touchdown. He avoided interceptions despite taking five sacks.
Who led the game in receiving yards?
Ladd McConkey led all players with 107 receiving yards. He caught four passes and scored a second-quarter touchdown.
Who led the game in rushing yards?
Kimani Vidal led the game with 95 rushing yards from 25 attempts. He also scored a two-yard fourth-quarter touchdown.
How many turnovers did Pittsburgh commit?
Pittsburgh committed three turnovers. Rodgers threw two interceptions, while Los Angeles recovered one Steelers fumble.
What was the biggest turning point?
RJ Mickens intercepted Rodgers late in the second quarter. Los Angeles converted the short field into a touchdown before halftime.
