Chargers crush the Steelers 25–10 and hit the bye week in full force.

First Half.

The game started rough. The Steelers took an early lead with a 59-yard field goal, but the Chargers answered with a safety thanks to strong defensive pressure. Later, a 32-yard field goal and a 15-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to Ladd McConkey just before halftime sent Los Angeles into the break with a 12–3 advantage.

Second Half & Finish.

In the third quarter, kicker Cameron Dicker drilled an incredible 59-yard field goal to extend the lead. Early in the fourth, a 2-yard touchdown run by Kimani Vidal pushed the score to 22–3. Pittsburgh responded with a rushing TD, but Dicker added another field goal from 42 yards. The Steelers scored a late touchdown, but the clock expired with the Chargers ahead 25–10.

Keys to the Victory.

• Justin Herbert (20/33, 220 yards, 1 TD) delivered a clean, mistake-free performance.

• Kimani Vidal dominated on the ground: 25 carries, 95 yards, and 1 TD, powering the run game.

• The Chargers’ defense refused to allow offensive touchdowns: constant pressure, 2 forced interceptions, and a first-quarter safety.

• Cameron Dicker went 3/4 on field goals, including a crucial 59-yarder that widened the gap.

With this win, the Chargers move to 7–3 on the season, solidifying themselves as a real threat in the AFC West.