Steelers take on the Chargers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens reaches for a first down against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, #97, and linebacker Elandon Roberts, #50, bring down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert for a sack in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts, #50, wraps up Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, #10, for a sack during the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers run onto the field to play the Los Angeles Chargers at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Steelers special teams’ coordinator Danny Smith takes the field before the team plays the Los Angeles Chargers at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson takes down Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is greeted by Russell Wilson after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III runs the ball for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward takes down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert talk after a game at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields rolls out to pass in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is brought down after a run in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs after a catch in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris finds open space on a run in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris hurdles Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman on a run in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris pushes through a tackle attempt by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree and other defenders in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris finds open space on a run in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson breaks free from a tackle attempt by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris finds open space on a run in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and lineman Cam Heyward bring down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke for a sack in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III runs after a catch for a long touchdown past Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and linebacker Patrick Queen celebrate Watt’s sack in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs past a tackle attempt by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Steelers fans cheer during the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Steelers fans cheer during the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III fights through a tackle attempt by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden on a long second-half touchdown reception in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III runs past Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. on a long second-half touchdown reception in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III gets a first down and is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor at the Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-10. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt bump helmets after landing a sack while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman warms up on the sidelines while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is tackled by multiple Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt jumps in the air during player introductions before the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws the ball under pressure from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass with pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack during the first half of the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is wrapped up after a short gain by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, #52, and linebacker Denzel Perryman, #6, during the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins rushes for a gain in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wraps up Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins during the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields rolls out to pass against the Chargers in the Steelers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs against Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields rushes for a touchdown in the first half of the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Steelers players run out on the field during the home opener against the Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields jumps after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt bump helmets after landing a sack while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Corliss Waitman warms up on the sidelines while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is tackled by multiple Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston scores a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws the ball under pressure from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in the North Shore. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi wraps up Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins after a short gain in the Steelers Chargers home opener at Acrisure Stadium Sunday, September 22, 2024.
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Steelers quarterback Justin Fields scores a touchdown against the Chargers during the 2nd quarter on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Steelers quarterback Justin Fields scores a touchdown against the Chargers during the 2nd quarter on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walks onto the field before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington do a handshake before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson throws the ball to fans before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields left, warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson throws the ball to fans before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields warms up before playing the Los Angeles Chargers at
Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt warms up before playing the Los Angeles Chargers at
Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Judah Kops, 10, of NYC, gets his jersey signed by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Logan Zelczak 12, South Payette, runs the 40 in the Steelers fan zone outside of Acrisure before the game on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
The Pittsburgh Steel Line drum band members perform before the game on W General Robinson on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Travis Rogan, Beaver, a member of the Pittsburgh Steel Line drum group gets the crowd going on W General Robinson before the game on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson greets fans before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Benjamin B. Braun/Post-Gazette)
Steelers fans cheer on W General Robinson St prior to the game on Sunday, Sept 22, 2024, before the Steelers’ home opener on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Post-Gazette)
Mario Nava, a fan who calls himself “Steel Mascaras,” poses in front of a Steelers-themed car outside Acrisure Stadium before the Steelers’ home opener on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Jamie Korenblat/Post-Gazette)
Fans gather in the parking lots outside Acrisure Stadium before the Steelers’ home opener on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (King Jemison/Post-Gazette)
Fans gather in the parking lots outside Acrisure Stadium before the Steelers’ home opener on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (King Jemison/Post-Gazette)