Steelers vs. Chargers: Pittsburgh's offense, Aaron Rodgers look washed in Los Angeles' dominant 25-10 victory
- - Steelers vs. Chargers: Pittsburgh's offense, Aaron Rodgers look washed in Los Angeles' dominant 25-10 victory
Frank Schwab November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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The Pittsburgh Steelersâ lead in the AFC North is down to one game. Given how poorly they played on Sunday night, it seems impossible that theyâll hold off the Baltimore Ravens for much longer. Especially if what we saw Sunday was the start of a rapid descent for Aaron Rodgers.
The Steelers' offense has lacked explosive plays all season and on Sunday night Pittsburgh couldnât even grind out many successful short plays. There was just nothing happening for the offense at all.
The drawbacks of having a quarterback who will turn 42 years old next month were evident. Rodgers hasnât been bad this season, but thereâs a reason there has been almost no success for quarterbacks of his age, aside from Tom Brady. Rodgers had one of the worst games of his career and the Los Angeles Chargers pulled away for an easy 25-10 win. The worst passer rating for a game in Rodgersâ career before Sunday night was 34.3, which he posted in a 2014 loss at the Buffalo Bills. After an interception midway through the fourth quarter he had just 96 yards and a passer rating of 19.5.
Rodgers got a garbage time touchdown to Roman Wilson to make his final numbers look a little better, though they werenât good. He finished 16-of-31 passing for 161 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions and a 50.6 passer rating. At least he avoided a new career low rating.
The Chargers' defense has been playing well and had an excellent game Sunday night. But Pittsburghâs issues played into that. The Steelers did nothing at the trade deadline and that leaves a stale offense that relies heavily on a bunch of passes near the line of scrimmage to tight ends from their past-his-prime quarterback.
Itâs not a formula that is likely to win a division title.
Steelers struggle to move the ball
The Steelers' defense was fine to start Sunday nightâs game, but the offense wasnât.
The biggest play of the first half was a mistake from Rodgers. He was under pressure and retreated into his end zone, and by the time he realized his mistake it was too late. Khalil Mack tracked him down and sacked him in the end zone for a safety.
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That play summed up the first half. Rodgers was 7-of-14 passing for 64 yards and an interception. His passer rating was 33. Thatâs uncharacteristic for Rodgers, who is second in NFL history in passer rating. But this isnât the version of Rodgers who won four MVPs.
It got worse in the second half.
Another Rodgers mistake led to the first touchdown of the game. He threw high to DK Metcalf and it was picked off. The Chargers cashed that in with a Ladd McConkey touchdown catch with 12 seconds left in the half.
The Chargers led 12-3 at halftime. They hadnât played well. The Steelers had just played far worse.
Ouch! Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree delivers a hit on Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the first half Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ()It stayed ugly for Steelers in second half
The Steelersâ first score of the game was a field goal with 1:44 left in the first quarter. It came after a bad Chargers punt. Pittsburgh gained 5 yards on that drive without getting a first down, and Chris Boswell hit a 59-yard field goal to salvage some points. That was the highlight of the night for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh got into the red zone early in the fourth quarter after a missed Chargers field goal and a couple of nice plays from running back Jaylen Warren. But Rodgers threw incomplete on three straight downs, including a throw on fourth down to DK Metcalf in the end zone that never had a chance. The Steelers were still stuck on three points.
After that the Chargers put the game away. McConkey had a 58-yard catch on an extremely tight window throw from Justin Herbert, and Kimani Vidal scored on a touchdown run. The Chargers led 22-3 and the Steelers weren't scoring enough to get back in the game.
A mistake after that wasnât Rodgersâ fault. His pass bounced off Calvin Austin IIIâs hands and went right to cornerback Donte Jackson. The Steelersâ inactivity at the trade deadline, especially at receiver, was evident Sunday.
The Steelers have had some good moments this season. Thatâs a reason they have a winning record and are still in first place of the division. But the flaws are evident. And the Ravens are tracking them down at a rapid pace.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Steelers and Chargers close out the Sunday game slate on "Sunday Night Football."
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Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungUp Next: MNF
We're down to just one game left in Week 10. The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Green Bay Packers next tomorrow night at Lambeau Field to wrap up the week.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungJustin Herbert vs. Aaron Rodgers
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungFinal: Chargers 25, Steelers 10
And we're officially done here. The Chargers have officially won their third straight, and now sit at 7-3 on the year.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungKeenan Allen makes Chargers history
Keenan Allen just picked up his 956th career reception with the Chargers, setting a franchise record.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungTouchdown, Steelers
It's likely come way too late, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have finally found the end zone tonight. Aaron Rodgers just found Wilson open in the middle of the field after a bit of a lapse by the Chargers' defense.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungChargers add 3 more
Cameron Dicker made up for his missed field goal there. The Chargers lead 25-3 now after that muffed punt late in the fourth quarter.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungChargers recover a muffed punt
The Steelers came up with a quick stop and should have gotten the ball back, but they blew it on the punt. Ke'Shawn Williams tried to call a fair catch, but butchered it and allowed the Chargers to recover in prime position.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungAnother Aaron Rodgers INT!
And there's Aaron Rodgers' second interception of the night. He tried to hit Calvin Austin just now, but the ball bounced off his hands and right into Donte Jackson.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungMcConkey breaks open!
Ladd McConkey just barely caught that ball through Brandin Echols, somehow shook him off and then erupted for a 58-yard gain.
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Kimani Vidal then punched it in a few plays later with a short run. The Chargers are up 22-3 now, and we're just about done here.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM GMT+11Ryan Young
Aaron Rodgers had another ball sail on him there as he tried to avoid the sack on third down. He took a shot at DK Metcalf on fourth down in the red zone, but the Chargers defense came up with a huge stop.
They'll take over now early in the fourth with their 12-point lead safe.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungChargers doink
The Chargers had a short fourth down look there, but they opted to go for a field goal instead. Cameron Dicker, fresh off a 59-yarder just a few minutes ago, doinked it off the left post.
The Chargers lead 15-3 now with 45 seconds left in the third.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM GMT+11Ryan Young
The Chargers can just about put the game away here with a touchdown after they forced another three-and-out. Aaron Rodgers had a look to DK Metcalf there on third down, and thought they drew a flag, but no dice.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungCameron Dicker good from 59
Cam Heyward just deflected another Herbert pass at the line, and Herbert just looked completely defeated in the backfield.
But Cameron Dicker came out and hit a 59-yard field goal of his own to extend their lead. They're up 15-3 now in the third.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungJaylen Warren gets UP
Jaylen Warren just pulled off a wild leap to somehow stay alive there on a short run. He got his jersey ripped quite a bit on the way down, too.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM GMT+11Ryan Young
Alex Highsmith just got to Justin Herbert for a huge sack there on third down, completely stalling out the Chargers' opening drive of the second half. They'll have to punt it away now.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM GMT+11Ryan Young
The Steelers have kicked off, and the second half is officially underway.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungHalftime: Chargers 12, Steelers 3
After a very slow start, the Chargers hold a nine-point lead at the midway point tonight in Inglewood. They'll get the ball to start the second half, too.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungTouchdown, Chargers
And just like that, the Chargers are in full control of this game. Justin Herbert just hit Ladd McConkey in the middle of the field for the first touchdown of the night.
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They lead 12-3 now just before half.
- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM GMT+11Ryan YoungAaron Rodgers throws an INT!
RJ Mickens was ready and waiting for that ball. Aaron Rodgers sailed one over DK Metcalf in the middle of the field, and Mickens came up with the easy interception.
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- Mon, November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM GMT+11Ryan Young
A holding penalty and then a big sack on third down doomed that Chargers drive. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will have a shot here to put up points before halftime.
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