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Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out where the Bolts are in the current playoff picture (Chargers.com) Three Chargers stats you need to know heading into Week 11 (Chargers.com) Five things to know about this week’s opponent for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) The Chargers’ […]
3 winners, 2 losers from Chargers-Steelers: Ladd McConkey stars for Bolts un primetime
The shorthanded Chargers managed to not only beat the Steelers, but they overwhelmed Pittsburgh to the tune of a 25-10 score and two interceptions off future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers. Jesse Minter’s defense was stellar as they made the veteran quarterback uncomfortable all night long and were at their best when their best was needed, specifically […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts continue surge upwards with recent win
The Chargers won their third game in a row by beating the Steelers 25-10 in a Sunday Night Football matchup that featured some ugly play from both teams, but the Bolts defense ended up playing a key role in limiting Aaron Rodgers to one of his worst performances of the season. If the Chargers and […]
Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Jim Harbaugh provided injury updates during Monday’s presser (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers heading into Week 11 (Chargers.com) What were the highs and lows from the Chargers’ win over the Steelers? (Chargers Wire) Could the Giants […]
Chargers open up as betting favorites ahead of Week 11 vs. Jaguars
The Los Angeles Chargers are trying to grab another win in Week 11 as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Sunshine State. The Chargers are coming off of a 25-10 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10’s edition of Sunday Night Football, but a new week awaits with the Jaguars on deck. […]
Best and worst PFF grades from Chargers-Steelers: Youngsters lead way over PIT on Sunday Night Football
The Chargers won handedly in an ugly game over the Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Running back Kimani Vidal posted another game of over 100 yards of offense while safety R.J. Mickens recorded his second interception this season. Wideout Ladd McConkey was also top amongst pass-catchers with a season-high 107 yards and a touchdown on […]
Chargers Daily Links: Victory Monday open thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from the Chargers’ win over the Steelers on Sunday Night Football (Chargers.com) Keenan Allen drew up the play that made him the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions (Chargers.com) Check out reactions from social media from Keenan Allen’s […]
Keenan Allen makes Chargers history in win vs. Steelers
The Los Angeles Chargers are celebrating for many reasons after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-10 in Week 10’s edition of Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. Not only are the Chargers happy after a win, but wide receiver Keenan Allen surpassed tight end Antonio Gates for the most receptions in franchise history with 956. Allen […]
Chargers-Steelers Game Recap: Bolts DEF stifles Aaron Rodgers in primetime
Sunday night’s game between the Chargers and the Steelers began in ugly fashion. Cameron Dicker sent the opening kickoff out of bounds to give the Steelers excellent field position, and then JK Scott’s first punt of the night was shanked for just 33 yards. But even after these special teams blunders by the Bolts, it […]
Talk about Steelers vs. Chargers right here with your fellow fans!
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers, November 9, 2025, 5:20 p.m. PT Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Broadcast: NBC, Peacock The Los Angeles Chargers face a big matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on a national stage with Sunday Night Football. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BTFB community, this is your thread for […]
Chargers reveal Week 10 inactives vs. Steelers
The Los Angeles Chargers are about to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 10 matchup on Sunday Night Football. The Chargers have faced a number of injuries this season and that will affect them against the Steelers. Defensive back Tony Jefferson (hamstring), cornerback Tarheeb Still (knee), outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, offensive tackle […]
Chargers vs. Steelers: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and more
Welcome to game day, everyone! The 6-3 Chargers are in primetime tonight hosting the 5-3 Steelers inside SoFi Stadium. Pittsburgh got the best of the Bolts a season ago in a game Herbert missed time (and overall wasn’t 100 percent going into it) with an ankle injury. This season, the Chargers are once again affected […]
Chargers-Steelers Final Injury Report: OT Bobby Hart OUT vs. PIT
The final injury report of Week 10 has dropped for the Chargers and it looks like they’ll have their starting right guard back in Mekhi Becton (knee) who was a full participant Friday and came completely off the report. Offensive tackle Bobby Hart (knee/ankle) is the lone player ruled out for the Chargers after he […]
3 things to watch for in Chargers-Steelers: Will new OL Trevor Penning make an instant splash?
The Steelers have long been a consistent and competitive team in the AFC under Mike Tomlin. That continues to be the case this year, especially in a season where the rest of the AFC North has been bombarded with notable injuries, including to star quarterback Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Pittsburgh has also long been […]
5 Questions with Behind The Steel Curtain: PIT hoping Week 9 DEF shows face in primetime
This week we’re joined by Ryland Bickley of our Pittsburgh Steelers sister site, Behind The Steel Curtain, to help preview this week’s matchup with the Chargers. A big shoutout to him for his help, and let’s go ahead and jump on in! 1.) How has the Aaron Rodgers experience been thus far for the Steelers? […]
Chargers Daily Links: Chargers-Steelers prediction thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s how the Chargers are preparing to face Aaron Rodgers (Chargers.com) Why Khalil Mack’s leadership is indispensable for the Chargers defense (Chargers.com) Reasons why the Chargers could lose to the Steelers in Week 10 (Chargers Wire) Is Browns RB […]
Chargers-Steelers Thursday Injury Report: CB Benjamin St-Juste dealing with groin injury
The Chargers’ second injury report of Week 10 got a little bit bigger from Wednesday as two new names were added in cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (groin) and wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring). As for the players who were already on the report from Wednesday, both Khalil Mack and Keenan Allen returned from veteran days off. […]
Chargers Fan Survey, NFL Week 10: How confident are you?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey
Chargers-Steelers Wednesday Injury Report: Bobby Hart, Tarheeb Still DNP
The Chargers opened Week 10 prep for the Steelers with an injury report that fortunately fell short of double-digits, but not by much. Nine players graced Wednesday’s report in all with offensive tackle Bobby Hart and cornerback Tarheeb Still as the headliners, both of whom were non-participants in practice. Both Khalil Mack and Keenan Allen […]
Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Why Trevor Penning is fired up to be a member of the Chargers (Chargers.com) Check out Wednesday’s injury report for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Which Chargers should you start or sit in Week 10 of fantasy football? (Chargers Wire) The […]
Chargers’ Odafe Oweh exceeds everybody’s pass-rush expectations
Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Chargers edge-rusher Odafe Oweh, whose trade from Baltimore turned out to be one of those transactions that benefited everybody involved. Tuesday marked one of […]
Chargers vs. Steelers By The Numbers: Bolts must play squeaky clean against PIT
The Steelers are 5-3 on the season and in first place of their division despite having a down year by their own lofty standards. Mainly that’s due to the rest of the AFC North going through hell and back with their rosters, but first place is first place at the end of the day. Mainly, […]
Chargers Daily Links: Wednesday Open Thread
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Here’s why the Chargers move Ja’Sir Taylor at the trade deadline while trading for Trevor Penning (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new Chargers OL Trevor Penning (Chargers.com) Three reasons why the Chargers traded for Trevor Penning (Chargers Wire) […]
Chargers trading for Saints OL Trevor Penning
The Chargers squeaked in a trade just before the league’s deadline past at 4:00 p.m. ET as it’s being reported they’re trading for Saints offensive lineman Trevor Penning. The deal is for a 2027 sixth round pick and teeters on a passed physical. Penning missed the first three weeks of the season with turf toe. […]
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: Bolts fall despite win over Titans
The Chargers moved to 6-3 with a 27-20 win over the Titans in Week Nine. Ahead of their bye in Week 12, they have a primetime game against the Steelers (Sunday Night Football) and dates with the Jaguars and Raiders. Let’s go ahead and see where the Chargers landed this week amongst the media’s various […]
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