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The Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers meet for a competitive Sunday Night Football contest at SoFi Stadium in Week 10. The Chargers are coming off a close win against the Tennessee Titans that saw some terrible things happen. As for the Steelers, they took down the Indianapolis Colts in shocking fashion to stay on top of the AFC North Division.
The Steelers hosted the hottest team in the NFL over the weekend. The Colts were demolishing teams on their way to a 7-1 record. The Steelers handed them their second loss of the season thanks to a terrifying defense. The Steelers forced six turnovers, and Daniel “Indiana” Jones looked like he saw a ghost on multiple occasions. The Steelers are now 5-3, aiming to continue climbing up the AFC standings with a win in Los Angeles.
In the 7-point win over the Titans, the Chargers saw some poor execution and also lost starting left tackle Joe Alt for the season. The Bolts are now without their two starting tackles, but they did go to the trade market and acquired Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints right before the NFL Trade Deadline. The defense allowed only six points, but the Chargers threw a pick-six and then allowed a punt return for a TD in the close win. The Chargers must improve in all areas if they want to take down the Steelers at home.
The Steelers fans will flood SoFi Stadium and make it more of a home environment for them than the Bolts on SNF.
Let’s make some Chargers bold predictions for this SNF contest against the Steelers.
After what you saw from the Chargers against the Titans and how dominant the Steelers’ defense was against the Colts, this bold prediction should not be as shocking. The Steelers have the talent on the defensive front to sack Herbert 8+ times, but I will give the Bolts’ offensive line the benefit of the doubt, knowing they are preparing for a battle. The Chargers need to utilize Penning in some way against Pittsburgh. With no Slater or Alt, the Steelers’ defense is going to take advantage of that and pressure Herbert time and time again.
There were moments in the game against the Titans where Herbert was sacked so quickly, he had no time to leave the pocket. Herbert and the offensive game plan have seen him escape the pocket and utilize his legs; however, even knowing that, it doesn’t mean it is easy. T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Derrick Harmon, and Keeanu Benton are a force to be reckoned with. Even linebackers Nick Herbig and Payton Wilson are playing out of this world right now. Pittsburgh has 27 sacks on the season, tied for 3rd in the NFL with the LA Rams and Seattle Seahawks. The Denver Broncos have an incredible 40 already on the season.
Look for this to be a big factor in the outcome...
