Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sidelined halfway by means of the workforce’s first lack of the season to the Pittsburgh Steelers, as he reaggravated the ankle harm that just about stored him out for this recreation.
The Chargers fell, 20-10, to Pittsburgh, who grew to become the primary 3-0 workforce of the brand new season.
Herbert seemed effective till he was sacked by the Steelers’ Elandon Roberts. He went to the sideline and was noticeably limping as he went to the medical tent to be evaluated.
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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert works out earlier than the sport towards the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Photographs)
The Chargers didn’t fully rule him out of the sport, however his backup, Taylor Heinecke, has been below middle for L.A. since he left within the second half.
Earlier than this recreation, it was unknown if Herbert would be capable to play for the 2-0 Chargers as he was coping with a excessive ankle sprain, which got here in Week 2 towards the Carolina Panthers.
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Herbert was restricted all week in observe, and he was examined earlier than the beginning of the sport to find out if he might play. After trainers decided he was good to go, Herbert was activated for the sport.
However, after a day that noticed gradual offensive output, Herbert left the sport after throwing for 12-of-18 for 125 yards with one landing cross to Quentin Johnston.
When Herbert went down on this recreation, it was tied at 10-10 till Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, getting his third begin of the season as Russell Wilson continues to take care of harm, had a 12-play, 73-yard drive that resulted in a Chris Boswell subject aim to take the lead they might by no means relinquish.
After forcing Heinecke and the Chargers to punt, Subject discovered Calvin Austin, the workforce’s main receiver with 95 yards on 4 catches, for an explosive 55-yard landing on a slant by means of the center of the sector.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields throws a cross whereas below strain from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu at Acrisure Stadium. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Photographs)
The Steelers took a 20-10 lead, and as soon as once more, they have been in a position to get the Chargers to punt on their subsequent drive.
All Pittsburgh wanted to do was decide up first downs and run out the clock, and that’s precisely what they did with Fields finally kneeling it out to stay undefeated on the yr.
Fields completed the sport with 245 yards passing on 25-of-32 by means of the air with one landing and one interception. Najee Harris additionally led the way in which with 70 speeding yards on 18 carries, whereas Fields had a speeding landing to get Pittsburgh on the board within the first half.
For a workforce that was speeding throughout their first two opponents, the Chargers solely had 61 workforce speeding yards with J.Ok. Dobbins stymied with solely 44 on 15 carries.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes towards the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Photographs)
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Aside from Herbert, it is value noting that tackles Rashawn Slater and rookie Joe Alt have been injured on this recreation as nicely.
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