Steelers vs. Chargers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep 22

Updated Sep. 22, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) are favored by three points against the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) on September 22, 2024, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, airing on CBS. The predicted point total for the matchup is 36.

Keep up with the 2024 NFL season on FOX Sports.

Trexler Ivey hits Isaiah Myers on a 25-yard touchdown pass, trimming Indiana's lead over Charlotte

The Charlotte 49ers trimmed into the Indiana Hoosiers' lead after Trexler Ivey connected with Isaiah Myers on a 25-yard touchdown pass.

Steelers vs. Chargers Odds & Betting Lines

Steelers vs. Chargers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Chargers (+3)
  
• Pick OU: Under (36)
  
• Prediction: Steelers 15 - Chargers 12

How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Los Angeles

• Game Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
• Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• TV: CBS
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Read More About This Game

• Colts vs. Bears Prediction
• Browns vs. Giants Prediction
• Titans vs. Packers Prediction
• Saints vs. Eagles Prediction
• Texans vs. Vikings Prediction
• Buccaneers vs. Broncos Prediction
• Raiders vs. Panthers Prediction
• Seahawks vs. Dolphins Prediction
• Lions vs. Cardinals Prediction
• 49ers vs. Rams Prediction
• Ravens vs. Cowboys Prediction
• Chiefs vs. Falcons Prediction
• Bills vs. Jaguars Prediction
• Bengals vs. Commanders Prediction

Steelers vs. Chargers Recent Matchups

• In their last five head-to-head meetings, Los Angeles has won against Pittsburgh three times.
• Over their last five head-to-head contests, Los Angeles has scored 145 points, while Pittsburgh has tallied 139.

Pittsburgh Betting Info

• Pittsburgh has two wins versus the spread in two games this year.
• The Steelers have been favored by 3 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• Pittsburgh games this year have not gone over the point total yet in two opportunities.
• The Steelers have been moneyline favorites a single other time this season, a game they won.
• Looking at this contest's moneyline, the Steelers' implied win probability is 59.7%.

Steelers Stats

Pittsburgh's Key Players

Offense

• Justin Fields has 273 passing yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions this year. He has completed 69.8% of his passes, averaging 136.5 yards per game and 6.3 per attempt.
• He has tacked on 84 rushing yards (42 per game) without a touchdown on the ground.
• Najee Harris averages 3.8 yards per carry (31st in the NFL) and 69.5 yards per game, and has 139 total rushing yards. He has not yet scored a rushing TD this season.
• In two games played, George Pickens is averaging 57 yards and four receptions per game to total 114 receiving yards and eight catches. He's been targeted 11 times, but has not caught a touchdown pass.
• Jaylen Warren has rushed for 49 yards, averaging 24.5 yards per game without scoring a touchdown.
• He's added four catches (on four targets) for 32 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 16 receiving yards and two receptions per game.

Defense

• On the defensive side, T.J. Watt has seven tackles, four TFL, and two sacks in 2024.
• DeShon Elliott has 13 tackles, one TFL, and one interception this season.
• Alex Highsmith has put up nine tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
• Minkah Fitzpatrick has 14 tackles.

Los Angeles Betting Info

• Los Angeles has covered the spread in each of its two games with a set spread.
• Games involving Los Angeles have yet to hit the over once this year.
• This is the first time the Chargers will play as underdogs this season.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 44.6% chance of a victory for the Chargers.

Chargers Stats

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

• J.K. Dobbins averages 133 rushing yards per game this year (266 total yards to rank first in the NFL), while scoring two rushing touchdowns.
• Through two games, Justin Herbert has 274 passing yards, with three touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) against one interception and completing 67.4% of his passes.
• He has added 24 rushing yards (third on the Chargers), while scoring zero touchdowns on the ground (averaging 12 yards per game and 2.4 per carry).
• This season, Quentin Johnston has caught eight passes for 89 receiving yards with two touchdowns through the air (second in the NFL). He has been targeted 11 total times and is averaging four receptions per game in two games played.
• Ladd McConkey has seven catches for 65 yards and one receiving touchdown. He averages 3.5 yards per game through two games and has been targeted 11 times.

Defense

• So far in 2024, Joey Bosa has amassed two sacks to go with two TFL and nine tackles over two games.
• Denzel Perryman's stat sheet includes 13 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
• Over the 2024 season, Khalil Mack has five tackles, one TFL, and 1.5 sacks in two games.
• Daiyan Henley has 14 tackles and one TFL.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?

Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience

Pittsburgh Steelers

Los Angeles Chargers

share

in this topic

National Football League

Pittsburgh Steelers

Los Angeles Chargers

NFL - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - 09/22/2024

Gambling