Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
TV: CBS
Odds/Point Spread: Steelers (-2.5)
Total/Over-Under: 34.5
Acrisure Stadium is where the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) will face the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) on Sunday. Los Angeles is the underdog with a point spread of +2.5. The total over-under is set at 34.5.
The Los Angeles Chargers hold a perfect 2-0 record for the season. In their last game against the Carolina Panthers, the Chargers secured a 26-3 victory. Justin Herbert had a stellar performance with 130 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Quentin Johnston led the receiving game with 51 yards on 5 catches. J.K. Dobbins was a standout in the rushing game with 131 yards on 17 carries. Overall, the Chargers gained 349 yards from 64 plays. They rushed for 219 yards on 44 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Defensively, the Chargers allowed 90 rushing yards on 18 attempts and 69 passing yards with a completion percentage of 69.2%.
Offensively, the Los Angeles Chargers are averaging 24.0 points per game and 197.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL. They have a total of 665 yards for the season and have scored 5 touchdowns. Defensively, the Chargers are leading the league by allowing only 6.5 points per game and have conceded 4.0 yards per rush and 80.5 rushing yards per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers also hold a perfect 2-0 record for the year. In their last game against the Denver Broncos, the Steelers won 13-6. Najee Harris carried the ball 17 times for 69 yards, and Pat Freiermuth was the leading receiver with 39 yards on 4 catches. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed 64 rushing yards and 231 passing yards. Offensively, the Steelers are averaging 260.5 total yards per game and 139.0 rushing yards per game.
The Steelers are giving up an average of 8.0 points per game, ranking 2nd in the NFL. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air and 0 touchdowns on the ground.
With a point spread of -2.5, the pick is to take the Steelers to cover.
