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- Chargers 25, Steelers 10 — Final score and quick facts
- Game flow and decisive moments — key plays you need to know
- Milestone moment: Keenan Allen becomes Chargers’ receptions leader
- Turnovers, sacks and defensive storylines
- Broadcast details and how fans watched the game
- Remaining Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 slate — upcoming opponents
- Chargers remaining 2025 schedule — what’s next
Sunday Night Football at SoFi Stadium produced more history than fireworks. The Los Angeles Chargers leaned on a rugged defense and a couple of timely offensive bursts to subdue the Pittsburgh Steelers. Amid sacks and miscues, one veteran receiver rewrote the franchise record books late in the fourth quarter.
Chargers 25, Steelers 10 — Final score and quick facts
- Final score: Chargers 25, Steelers 10
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Standout performers: Justin Herbert (efficient passing), Chargers defense (pressure and turnovers), Keenan Allen (franchise receptions leader)
- Big themes: Defensive dominance, sacks, special teams miscues and a milestone catch
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Game flow and decisive moments — key plays you need to know
- Early momentum swing: A Khalil Mack strip-sack led to a safety for Los Angeles, setting a physical tone.
- Steelers offense stalled: Pittsburgh missed a field goal and later flubbed a short attempt, which limited their scoring.
- Turnover that mattered: Aaron Rodgers threw an interception that gifted the Chargers prime field position.
- Chargers controlled the second half: Los Angeles converted pressure-and-field-position advantages into points, including a long scoring play by Ladd McConkey.
- Late insurance score: Kimani Vidal finished a red-zone drive with a short touchdown to put the game out of reach.
- Fourth-down stop: Pittsburgh came within striking distance late, but a fourth-down pass into the corner fell incomplete.
Quarter-by-quarter turning points
- First quarter: A defensive safety and a Pittsburgh field goal kept the score tight early.
- Second quarter: Chargers added points after forcing a turnover and tightened their grip before halftime.
- Third quarter: Los Angeles extended the lead with a long field goal and defended stoutly to limit Pittsburgh drives.
- Fourth quarter: A McConkey touchdown and Vidal’s short run sealed the result.
Milestone moment: Keenan Allen becomes Chargers’ receptions leader
With the outcome decided, the Chargers entrusted the ball to a veteran receiver for one final moment. Keenan Allen hauled in a catch late in the fourth quarter to surpass the franchise receptions mark. Teammates swarmed him in celebration as the SoFi crowd cheered.
Why it mattered: The record capped a steady career and provided the game’s most memorable image. It also underscored Allen’s consistency for Los Angeles.
Turnovers, sacks and defensive storylines
- Pressure on Rodgers: Multiple sacks disrupted Pittsburgh’s rhythm and forced hurried throws.
- Pick-six opportunity averted: A tipped pass became an interception, swinging field position in favor of the Chargers.
- Red-zone stops: Los Angeles’ defense tightened inside the 20 and denied Pittsburgh a go-ahead score late.
Broadcast details and how fans watched the game
Kickoff and channels
- Date: Sunday, September 28
- Kickoff time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- National TV: NBC
Streaming and commentary
- Live streams: Peacock and Fubo (free trial available for new users)
- Broadcast team: National announcers handled play-by-play and analysis, with sideline reporting and studio updates.
Remaining Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 slate — upcoming opponents
- Week 11 — vs. Bengals
- Week 12 — at Bears
- Week 13 — vs. Bills
- Week 14 — at Ravens
- Week 15 — vs. Dolphins (Monday Night)
- Week 16 — at Lions
- Week 17 — at Browns
- Week 18 — vs. Ravens
Chargers remaining 2025 schedule — what’s next
- Week 10 — vs. Steelers (this game)
- Week 11 — at Jaguars
- Week 12 — bye week
- Week 13 — vs. Raiders
- Week 14 — vs. Eagles (Monday Night)
- Week 15 — at Chiefs
- Week 16 — at Cowboys
- Week 17 — vs. Texans
- Week 18 — at Broncos
