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Steelers’ fans remember January 15, 95, as the day they suffered the biggest loss in their franchise’s history. Bill Cowher said that Pittsburgh’s 17-13 defeat to the Chargers on January 15, 1995 was his worst defeat in 15 years of coaching the Steelers. Steelers, a huge favorite, watched as the Chargers came back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and stole what seemed to be a certain trip to the Super Bowl. Both teams are set for a very competitive game on Sunday. After beating the Colts in Pittsburgh last week, the Steelers are heading to Los Angeles sporting a 5-3 record. At 6-3, the Chargers are looking to keep pace with the Broncos who moved to 8-2 with a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday night. The Chargers also have to travel to Kansas City Face a Chiefs team that has been reenergized.
Where to watch Steelers vs. Chargers liveWhen: Sunday, Nov. 9 | Time: 8:20 p.m. ETWhere: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California TV: NBC | Stream: Fubo (try for free)Follow: CBS Sports AppOdds: Chargers -3; O/U 44.5 (via FanDuel)Steelers vs. Chargers: Need to know Recent rematch. The teams last met in Pittsburgh a little less than a calendar year ago. The Steelers won the game 20-10 on the strength of their defense, which held the Chargers’ first downs to 10 and total yardage to 166. Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin said this week his team had to deal with a physically compromised Justin Herbert, who played through a serious ankle injury throughout the first half of that game. Key injury. Chargers’ starting offensive lineman Joe Alt, who suffered a season-ending injury to his ankle during the Titans game last week, is another notable Chargers player. Los Angeles now has no offensive tackles to start after losing Rashawn slater in August due to an injury that ended his season. New Steelers’ secondary. Tomlin announced this week that Jalen Ramsey will play exclusively as a free safety, while Kyle Dugger is the new starter at strong safety. Dugger was on the field for all but one defensive snaps of the Steelers last week, despite only joining the team days before Pittsburgh beat the Colts. Warren to have a big game? Pittsburgh had trouble running the ball against the Colts. On Sunday, however, they will be facing the Chargers who rank 27th in NFL for average yards-per carry, allowing just 4.9 yards. Jaylen Warren, who has just completed his first 100-yard rushing effort of the season, could be in for a good day. Red zone showdown. When Los Angeles’ defense enters the Red Zone, it will be interesting to see who steps up. Aaron Rodgers leads the Steelers offensive unit to seventh place in red zone effectiveness in the NFL this season. They’ll be facing a Chargers team that ranks fourth in the NFL for defense inside the 20-yard line on Sunday night. Steelers vs. Chargers pick, prediction
Steelers may have an advantage in a game that is otherwise evenly matched. Pittsburgh’s defense is seventh in the NFL for red zone efficiency. The Chargers offense, however, ranks 26th overall in the NFL when it comes to scoring touchdowns within the opponent’s 20-yard line. T.J. Watt, along with the rest of Pittsburgh’s defense, can force the Chargers into settling for field goals. This could be a big step towards an upset. Pick: Steelers -3; Over 44.5
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