Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 11 2021
Pittsburgh Steelers
Away
37
Los Angeles Chargers
HomeWon
41
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 37 |
| Chargers | 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 41 |
PIT 37LAC 41 Final
Passing leader
35.3PPR pts
30/41, 382 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
41.5PPR pts
11 ATT, 50 YDS, 2 TD, 6 REC, 65 REC YDS, 2 REC TD
Steelers leader
Diontae Johnson
23.1PPR pts
7 REC, 101 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Cameron Sutton
1 INT, 10 TKL
Chargers 41, Steelers 37: Los Angeles beats Pittsburgh
Los Angeles led 17–10 at halftime and won 41–37, though Pittsburgh took the second half 27–24. The Chargers finished with a 533–300 edge in total offense and averaged 7.7 yards per play.
The Steelers went 8-for-15 on third down.
Key advantages
- +3.1 yards/play LAC 7.7 · PIT 4.6
- +233 total yards LAC 533 · PIT 300
- +5% third-down rate LAC 58% · PIT 53%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Chargers Won
Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Steelers | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 7.7 |
| 300 | Total yards | 533 |
| 53% | Third-down conversion | 58% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 65 | Plays | 69 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 28:14 | Time of possession | 31:46 |
Scoring Summary
The Chargers scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Steelers scored four touchdowns and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | PIT | LAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:29 | PIT | Chris Boswell 36-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2:09 | LAC | Austin Ekeler 6-yard TD run Takes leadDustin Hopkins XP | 3 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 3:42 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 10-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP | 3 | 14 |
| 1:09 | PIT | Ben Roethlisberger → Diontae Johnson, 10-yard TDChris Boswell XP | 10 | 14 |
| 0:02 | LAC | Dustin Hopkins 30-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:50 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 17-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP | 10 | 24 |
| 3:40 | LAC | Dustin Hopkins 41-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 27 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:10 | PIT | Chris Boswell 36-yard FG | 13 | 27 |
| 11:35 | PIT | Najee Harris 1-yard TD runChris Boswell XP | 20 | 27 |
| 8:48 | LAC | Austin Ekeler 5-yard TD run Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP | 20 | 34 |
| 4:49 | PIT | Ben Roethlisberger → Eric Ebron, 5-yard TDChris Boswell XP | 27 | 34 |
| 4:23 | PIT | Ben Roethlisberger → Pat Freiermuth, 5-yard TD Ties gameChris Boswell XP | 34 | 34 |
| 3:24 | PIT | Chris Boswell 45-yard FG Takes lead | 37 | 34 |
| 2:09 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Mike Williams, 53-yard TD Game winnerDustin Hopkins XP | 37 | 41 |
Fantasy Points: Steelers vs Chargers, Week 11 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Austin Ekeler41.5 PTSRB2
- Justin Herbert35.3 PTSQB1
- Diontae Johnson23.1 PTSWR4
- Ben Roethlisberger21.9 PTSQB8
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 35.3 | QB1 | 30/41 | 382 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 90 | 0 | 116.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Roethlisberger | 21.9 | QB8 | 28/44 | 273 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 103.7 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | 41.5 | RB2 | RB | 11 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 65 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Diontae Johnson | 23.1 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 101 | 1 | |
| Mike Williams | 20.7 | WR10 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 97 | 1 | |
| Keenan Allen | 20.2 | WR14 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | 112 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Najee Harris | 16.9 | RB11 | RB | 12 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chase Claypool | 14.4 | WR26 | WR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 93 | 0 | |
| Eric Ebron | 11.4 | TE10 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 24 | 1 | |
| Pat Freiermuth | 11.1 | TE14 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Donald Parham | 7.8 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 38 | 0 | |
| Jared Cook | 5.8 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 28 | 0 | |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 3.7 | WR76 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| Joshua Palmer | 3.3 | WR80 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| James Washington | 3.2 | WR81 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| Jalen Guyton | 3.0 | WR83 | WR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | |
| Tre' McKitty | 1.7 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Benny Snell | 0.7 | RB66 | RB | 2 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Larry Rountree | 0.5 | RB71 | RB | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Andre Roberts | 0.4 | WR109 | WR | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Kalen Ballage | 0.3 | RB75 | RB | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Justin Jackson | 0.2 | RB76 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Target Share44 targets
- Diontae Johnson30%, 13 targets
- Chase Claypool20%, 9 targets
- Pat Freiermuth16%, 7 targets
- Najee Harris14%, 6 targets
- Eric Ebron7%, 3 targets
- Other14%, 6 targets
Carry Share18 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share41 targets
- Keenan Allen32%, 13 targets
- Austin Ekeler17%, 7 targets
- Mike Williams15%, 6 targets
- Jared Cook12%, 5 targets
- Donald Parham12%, 5 targets
- Other12%, 5 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diontae Johnson | 63 | 91% | 13 | 30% | 0 |
| Chase Claypool | 63 | 91% | 9 | 20% | 2 |
| Keenan Allen | 62 | 82% | 13 | 32% | 0 |
| Mike Williams | 60 | 79% | 6 | 15% | 0 |
| Najee Harris | 52 | 75% | 6 | 14% | 12 |
| Austin Ekeler | 53 | 70% | 7 | 17% | 11 |
| James Washington | 46 | 67% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 39 | 57% | 7 | 16% | 0 |
| Jalen Guyton | 41 | 54% | 2 | 5% | 1 |
| Jared Cook | 38 | 50% | 5 | 12% | 0 |
| Eric Ebron | 32 | 46% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Donald Parham | 32 | 42% | 5 | 12% | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | 23 | 30% | 1 | 2% | 1 |
| Stephen Anderson | 19 | 25% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Larry Rountree | 19 | 25% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Tre' McKitty | 18 | 24% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 15 | 22% | 2 | 5% | 1 |
| Zach Gentry | 15 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kalen Ballage | 9 | 13% | 1 | 2% | 1 |
| Justin Jackson | 5 | 7% | 1 | 2% | 1 |
| Andre Roberts | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+22.6Austin Ekeler41.5 PTS vs 18.9 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−2.6Jared Cook5.8 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.8 xFPJustin Herbert35.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 35.3 | 23.8 | +11.5 | 100% | 41 att | — | 41 | 9 | 35% | 0 | 0% |
| Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR | 23.1 | 21.9 | +1.2 | 91% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 30% |
| Keenan AllenLAC · WR | 20.2 | 21.9 | −1.7 | 82% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 32% |
| Ben RoethlisbergerPIT · QB | 22.9 | 19.4 | +3.5 | 100% | 44 att | — | 44 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Austin EkelerLAC · RB | 41.5 | 18.9 | +22.6 | 70% | 42% car | — | 0 | 11 | 42% | 7 | 17% |
| Najee HarrisPIT · RB | 16.9 | 17.8 | −0.9 | 75% | 67% car | — | 0 | 12 | 67% | 6 | 14% |
| Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR | 14.4 | 16.4 | −2.0 | 91% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 11% | 9 | 20% |
| Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE | 11.1 | 11.8 | −0.7 | 57% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 16% |
| Mike WilliamsLAC · — | 20.7 | 10.1 | +10.6 | 79% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE | 7.8 | 8.4 | −0.6 | 42% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 12% |
| Jared CookLAC · TE | 5.8 | 8.4 | −2.6 | 50% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 12% |
| Eric EbronPIT · TE | 11.4 | 5.1 | +6.3 | 46% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| James WashingtonPIT · WR | 3.2 | 5.1 | −1.9 | 67% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Jalen GuytonLAC · WR | 3.0 | 4.0 | −1.0 | 54% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 5% |
| Ray-Ray McCloud IIIPIT · WR | 3.7 | 4.0 | −0.3 | 22% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 2 | 5% |
| Joshua PalmerLAC · WR | 3.3 | 2.3 | +1.0 | 30% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 2% |
| Justin JacksonLAC · RB | 0.2 | 2.3 | −2.1 | 7% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 2% |
| Kalen BallagePIT · RB | 0.3 | 2.3 | −2.0 | 13% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 1 | 2% |
| Tre' McKittyLAC · TE | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 24% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Benny Snell Jr.PIT · RB | 0.7 | 1.3 | −0.6 | — | 11% car | — | 0 | 2 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Larry Rountree IIILAC · RB | 0.5 | 1.3 | −0.8 | 25% | 8% car | — | 0 | 2 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Andre RobertsLAC · WR | 0.4 | 0.6 | −0.2 | 1% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Steelers 44 targets and 18 carries; Chargers 41 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Ben Roethlisberger
28 of 44 passing for 273 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Justin Herbert Ran hot
30 of 41 passing for 382 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 9 carries for 90 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 5.
Diontae Johnson
13 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 101 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.
Best score since Week 4.
Najee Harris Volume, no payoff
6 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 20 yards; 12 carries (67% of the team's) for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.8 expected.
A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Keenan Allen Volume, no payoff
13 targets (32% of the team's), 9 catches for 112 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.9 expected.
Austin Ekeler Ran hot
7 targets (17% of the team's), 6 catches for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns; 11 carries (42% of the team's) for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Mike Williams Ran hot
6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 97 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 5.
Eric Ebron Ran hot
3 targets (7% of the team's), 3 catches for 24 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Stock up: James Washington played 67% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Steelers D | Chargers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| RBs | 25.6 | 25.9 |
| WRs | 30.8 | 28.5 |
| TEs | 10.8 | 17.2 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Los Angeles opened at 68% win probability, fell as low as 14%, then rallied to win.
Chargers win probability
Key Swings
- +21Ekeler 6-yd TD run57% → 78%Q1 2:09
- +15Herbert → Ekeler, 10-yd TD78% → 93%Q2 3:42
- −43Roethlisberger → Freiermuth, 5-yd TD98% → 55%Q4 4:23
- −34Boswell 45-yd FG55% → 21%Q4 3:24
- +81Herbert → Williams, 53-yd TD14% → 95%Q4 2:09
Swing in Chargers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Measure | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Plays | 69 |
| 72% | Pass rate | 62% |
| 5.2 | Yds / dropback | 8.7 |
| 3.1 | Yds / carry | 6.1 |
| 8/15 | Third downs | 7/12 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 4 more plays and gained 3.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- PIT Johnson 30% · Claypool 20% · Freiermuth 16%
- LAC Allen 32% · Ekeler 17% · Williams 15%
Possession Results
| Result | PIT | LAC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 5 |
| Field goals | 3 | 2 |
| Punts | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 1 |
PIT turnover edge: +1
- The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 57-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Chargers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Q1 15:00 | 13 | 57 | 6:31 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q1 8:29 | 12 | 73 | 6:20 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q1 2:09 | 12 | 73 | 6:33 | Downs |
| LAC | Q2 10:36 | 12 | 98 | 6:54 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q2 3:42 | 7 | 64 | 2:33 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 1:09 | 8 | 63 | 1:07 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q2 0:02 | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | End of half |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 70 | 3:10 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q3 11:50 | 3 | 2 | 1:42 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 10:08 | 11 | 51 | 6:28 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q3 3:40 | 10 | 57 | 4:30 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q4 14:10 | 3 | 7 | 1:37 | Punt |
| PIT | Q4 12:33 | 4 | 3 | 0:58 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 11:35 | 7 | 75 | 2:47 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 8:48 | 9 | 75 | 3:59 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 4:49 | 2 | 0 | 0:13 | Interception |
| PIT | Q4 4:36 | 2 | 11 | 0:13 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q4 4:23 | 4 | 9 | 0:40 | Downs |
| PIT | Q4 3:43 | 4 | 7 | 0:19 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q4 3:24 | 3 | 75 | 1:15 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 2:09 | 4 | -22 | 0:54 | Downs |
| LAC | Q4 1:15 | 3 | -3 | 1:15 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Steelers vs Chargers Head-to-Head
The Steelers and Chargers first met in 1971 and have played 37 times since.
- All-time series
- 25–12Steelers lead, 37 meetings since 1971
- Postseason
- 2–1Chargers won in 1982 and 1994; Steelers won in 2008
- Largest Steelers win
- 37–01975
- Largest Chargers win
- 35–71979
Since 2021
2–1 Chargers lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, S = Steelers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 10 Steelers at Chargers, 2025 Wk 10 recap LAC 25 PIT 10 LAC W
- 2024 Wk 3 Chargers at Steelers, 2024 Wk 3 recap PIT 20 LAC 10 PIT W
- 2021 Wk 11 Steelers at Chargers LAC 41 PIT 37 LAC W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Steelers | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 9-7-1 | Record | 9-8 |
| 20.2 | Points per game | 27.9 |
| 315.4 | Yards per game | 390.2 |
| 4.8 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 23.4 | Points allowed per game | 27.0 |
| 361.1 | Yards allowed per game | 360.1 |
Steelers vs Chargers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- LAC −6.5Chargers failed to cover by 2.5
- Total
- 47.5Over: 78 points scored (by 30.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 27.0 | 41 | +14.0 |
| Steelers | 20.5 | 37 | +16.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 4–6
- Over/under
- 3–6–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–5
- ATS as underdog
- 4–1
- ATS on the road
- 3–1
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 5–5
- Over/under
- 4–6
- ATS as favorite
- 2–4
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS at home
- 2–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Steelers and Chargers in Fantasy
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Steelers vs Chargers Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Steelers vs Chargers Week 11 game?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41–37 in Week 11 of the 2021 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on November 21, 2021. See the Chargers' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Steelers vs Chargers?
The final score was Chargers 41, Steelers 37. The Chargers led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Steelers 27, Chargers 24.
What happened in the Steelers vs Chargers game?
Los Angeles led 17–10 at halftime and won 41–37, though Pittsburgh took the second half 27–24. The Chargers finished with a 533–300 edge in total offense and averaged 7.7 yards per play. Austin Ekeler led all players with 6 catches for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 50 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Chargers committed 1 turnover, the Steelers none.
What was the game-winning score in Steelers vs Chargers?
Justin Herbert's 53-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams with 2:09 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 41–37 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Steelers vs Chargers?
Austin Ekeler led the game with 41.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 11, on 6 catches for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 50 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Justin Herbert was next with 35.3 (QB1). See Austin Ekeler's 2021 game log.
Who led Steelers vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 30 of 41 for 382 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Justin Herbert (LAC) led in rushing with 9 carries for 90 yards. Keenan Allen (LAC) led in receiving with 9 catches for 112 yards.
How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Steelers?
Austin Ekeler scored 41.5 points in PPR leagues, 38.5 in half-PPR and 35.5 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 11 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 50 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 42% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Chargers?
Austin Ekeler outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 41.5 PPR points on 18.9 xFP (+22.6). Jared Cook fell furthest short, with 5.8 points on 8.4 xFP (−2.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Chargers come back to beat the Steelers?
The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 14% in the fourth quarter. Justin Herbert's 53-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Justin Herbert's 53-yard touchdown pass to Mike Williams then put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Steelers vs Chargers record?
The Steelers lead the all-time series 25–12 across 37 meetings since 1971, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.
When did the Steelers and Chargers last play before this game?
Before Week 11 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on October 13, 2019, when the Steelers beat the Chargers 24–17.
Have the Steelers and Chargers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2008 playoffs. The Steelers are 1–2 against the Chargers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Steelers vs Chargers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −6.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 6.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 27.0 points for the Chargers and 20.5 for the Steelers.
Did Steelers vs Chargers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 78 points, 30.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Steelers vs Chargers?
The Steelers covered as 6.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chargers −6.5. The final margin was 4 points.