Chargers vs. Steelers Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Week 3

Iain MacMillan | Sep 17, 2024

Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) hands off during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers will throw down in a Week 3 matchup between two 2-0 teams. Both teams were significant underdogs to make the playoffs at the end of the season, but when this game is all said and done one of these two squads will be 3-0.

The Chargers have to be happy with how the Jim Harbaugh era has begun while the Steelers continue to do Steeler things under Mike Tomlin, finding ways to win games on a weekly basis.

Let's take a look at everything you need to know to bet on this AFC showdown, including my best bet.

Chargers vs. Steelers Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

Chargers +1.5 (-112)
Steelers -1.5 (-108)

Moneyline

Chargers +106
Steelers -124

Total

OVER 35.5 (-112)
UNDER 35.5 (-108)

Chargers vs. Steelers How to Watch

Date: Sunday, Sept. 22
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Acrisure Stadium
How to Watch (TV): CBS
Chargers record: 2-0
Steelers record: 2-0

Chargers vs. Steelers Betting Trends

The UNDER is 14-3 in the Chargers' last 17 games
The UNDER is 7-1 in the Chargers' last eight road games
Chargers are 10-4 straight up in last 14 games against AFC North opponents
Steelers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games
The UNDER is 12-6 in the Steelers' last 18 games

Chargers vs. Steelers Injury Reports

Chargers Injury Report

Alohi Gilman, S - Questionable
Justin Herbert, QB - Questionable
Junior Colson, LB - Questionable

Steelers Injury Report

Roman Wilson, WR - Questionable
Russell Wilson, QB - Questionable
Isaac Seumalo, G - Questionable
Calvin Austin III, WR - Questionable
MyCole Pruitt, TE - Questionable
Tyler Matakevich, LB - Questionable

Chargers vs. Steelers Players to Watch

Los Angeles Chargers

J.K. Dobbins: The Chargers' running back has been off to a blistering start this season, racking up 266 yards on 27 carries for 9.9 yards per rush. He looked good when healthy while being a member of the Ravens, but continuously suffered injuries. Now with the Chargers, the sky could be the limit for him if he stays healthy.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Najee Harris: If the Steelers want to keep winning games, they need their running game to start being more effective. Najee Harris is averaging only 3.8 yards per carry this season. If they want to be a run-first offense, they need him to do better than that.

Chargers vs. Steelers Prediction and Pick

Every week in the "Road to 272 Bets," I give out one upset pick to win as an underdog. This week, that team is the Chargers:

The Chargers are coming in as my upset pick of the week. The Steelers continue to baffle me as year after year they win games they don't deserve to win. Despite being 2-0, the Steelers have a Net Yards per Play of -0.7, which ranks 24th in the NFL.

Good coaching and an average turnover margin per game of +2.5 has led them to their current record, but now they take on a team that has also been strongly coached through the first two weeks of the season in Los Angeles.

The Steelers simply can't continue to win games scoring just 15.5 points per game. Justin Herbert and company will be able to do enough to get the win in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Pick: Chargers +112