![]() ![]() Steelers notes: QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER completed 41 of 56 (73.2 pct.) for 462 yards last week. Leads team & ranks ties for 2nd among NFL rookies with 9 PD. Is only NFL player with 75+ tackles (78), 3+ sacks (3.5) & 2+ INTs (2). Has 5 TFL & 3 sacks in 2 career games vs. * DE JOEY BOSA had 2 sacks last week, his 6th-career game with 2+ sacks. WR MIKE WILLIAMS had 2 TD catches last week, his 2ndcareer multi-TD game. * WR KEENAN ALLEN had 7 catches for 72 yards & TD in Week 12. Aims for his 3rd in row with 65+ scrimmage yards. * RB AUSTIN EKELER had 103 scrimmage yards (68 rec., 35 rush) & rush TD last week, his 3rd career game with 100+ scrimmage yards. Completed 35 of 48 (72.9 pct.) for 365 yards with 2 TDs vs. Has 2+ TD passes in each of team's 1st 11 games this season & is 1 of 4 QBs in NFL history with multiple TD passes in each of team's 1st 11 games of season. 20 att.), surpassing HOFer KURT WARNER (92.3 pct. was highest in single game in NFL history (min. His 25 consecutive completions were most in single game in NFL history & tied with RYAN TANNEHILL (Weeks 6-7, 2015) for most in league history at any point. The Chargers travel to Tennessee (2-4) next Sunday where their next three of four games are on the road.Chargers notes: QB PHILIP RIVERS completed 28 of 29 (96.6 pct.) for 259 yards with 3 TDs vs. They pin you down there on the 1 and have to go 99 yards with no timeouts, that’s about as rough as it gets.” I don’t know if we’ve been down by three touchdowns, but we’ve had a comeback like this before,” said Rivers, “It’s tough but our guys believed. Los Angeles had one final chance after being pinned in the back of their end zone after forcing a punt as Rivers soared a deep ball, but was intercepted by Pittsburgh defensive back Cam Sutton, ending the game at 24-17 in favor of the Steelers. Six minutes later, Rivers and Henry connected again, this time for an 11-yard score, cutting their deficit to seven with 1:29 remaining. to start the fourth, followed by Rivers finding Henry in the back of the end zone for a 5-yard TD with 7:13 remaining. Chargers tight end Hunter Henry was the bright spot for the team, as he returned to the lineup after missing four games with a knee injury and set career highs with eight receptions for 100 yards.Ĭhase McLaughlin converted a 38-yard field goal for L.A. Rivers was 26 of 44 for 300 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Los Angeles Chargers tailback Melvin Gordon (25) had eight carries for 18 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Mike Nowak/Los Angeles Chargers) I think it was the opposite of what we were trying to do.” 1. “Because of that, we might be throwing more than we’re running, just trying to get down the field and move the ball fast. “They chewed up a lot of clock,” Ekeler said. “How it’s looking right now, the pass is going to have to open up the run. Austin and I can’t get things rolling,” said Gordon, who played in his second game of the season since ending his holdout. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler rushed for only 14 yards on 5 carries and Gordon had 18 on 8 carries. Los Angeles proved to be one dimensional offensively, struggling to get any momentum going in the run game. With 6:34 remaining in the second quarter, Hodges connected with Connor for a 26-yard score after Chargers (2-4) linebacker Jatavis Brown was unable to prevent the TD, trailing 21-0. ![]() Steelers rookie play caller Devlin Hodges made his first NFL start and finished 15 for 20 for 132 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. “It was a big win for us on the road in a very fragile state,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.” I think we had a lot of quality efforts tonight from a lot of people.” Steelers (2-4) running back James Conner then converted his first touchdown shortly after with a 12-yard run to give Pittsburgh a 14-0 lead.Ĭonnor totaled 119 scrimmage yards (41 rushing, 78 receiving) and played a big role in helping Pittsburgh control time of possession 34 to 26. “We all want to turn this around.”įour plays later, Bush then intercepted a Rivers’ pass that was deflected at the line of scrimmage. “Everybody’s pressing a little bit because we all are anxious,” added Lynn. We dug ourselves in a hole and I believe we’ll dig our way out,” Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said.Ĭhargers quarterback Philip Rivers started the game off with a miss thrown backward pass to tailback Melvin Gordon that resulted in a scoop-and-score for Pittsburgh rookie linebacker Devin Bush. ![]()
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