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Chargers vs steelers score11/28/2023 ![]() “Because of that, we might be throwing more than we’re running, just trying to get down the field and move the ball fast. “They chewed up a lot of clock,” Ekeler said. “How it’s looking right now, the pass is going to have to open up the run. ![]() ![]() Austin and I can’t get things rolling,” said Gordon, who played in his second game of the season since ending his holdout. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler rushed for only 14 yards on 5 carries and Gordon had 18 on 8 carries. Los Angeles proved to be one dimensional offensively, struggling to get any momentum going in the run game. With 6:34 remaining in the second quarter, Hodges connected with Connor for a 26-yard score after Chargers (2-4) linebacker Jatavis Brown was unable to prevent the TD, trailing 21-0. Steelers rookie play caller Devlin Hodges made his first NFL start and finished 15 for 20 for 132 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. “It was a big win for us on the road in a very fragile state,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.” I think we had a lot of quality efforts tonight from a lot of people.” Steelers (2-4) running back James Conner then converted his first touchdown shortly after with a 12-yard run to give Pittsburgh a 14-0 lead.Ĭonnor totaled 119 scrimmage yards (41 rushing, 78 receiving) and played a big role in helping Pittsburgh control time of possession 34 to 26. “We all want to turn this around.”įour plays later, Bush then intercepted a Rivers’ pass that was deflected at the line of scrimmage. “Everybody’s pressing a little bit because we all are anxious,” added Lynn. We dug ourselves in a hole and I believe we’ll dig our way out,” Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said.Ĭhargers quarterback Philip Rivers started the game off with a miss thrown backward pass to tailback Melvin Gordon that resulted in a scoop-and-score for Pittsburgh rookie linebacker Devin Bush. He also had four receptions for 16 yards.“We dug ourselves in a hole. Bell had 21 carries for 111 yards and one touchdown. It looked as if time would have expired on the play. The Steelers risked running the play without having time to call a timeout. The Steelers received the ball with less than two minutes remaining. The Chargers scored a late field goal to take the 20-17 lead. The play was set up by a long Michael Vick run. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 24-20. He took the direct snapped and plowed through Chargers defenders for the touchdown. Trailing 17-20, the Steelers ran a wildcat play for Bell. Le’Veon Bell Scored a Game Winning Touchdown on a Wildcat PlayĪs time expired Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell broke the hearts of San Diego fans. The play occurred just minutes after the Chargers scored a touchdown. Vick aired it out to Wheaton for a long 72-yard bomb. Mike Vick HOMERUN Ball 72 yards to Marcus Wheaton…What a play!! Wheaton terrific route running.17-17 The touchdown gave the Chargers an early 7-0 lead. It was his first game back after being suspended for the first four games. One was for a touchdown which gave Gates his 100th career touchdown. Rivers looked to his favorite tight end two times on the Chargers initial offensive drive. Here is how the Monday Night Football game unfolded: Michael Vick passed for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Rivers threw for 365 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.įor the Steelers, Le’Veon Bell had 21 carries for 111 yards and the game winning touchdown. In his return from a four-game suspension, Gates had 9 receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets in a losing effort. The Steelers were able to drive the length of the field in just enough time to win the game. With just under three minutes remaining, the Chargers scored a field goal to take the 20-17 lead. Vick hit Marcus Wheaton with a long 72-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 17. Minutes later the Steelers answered with a touchdown of their own. Philip Rivers found Antonio Gates in the endzone for the second time to take a 17-10 lead midway through the fourth quarter. After a low scoring first three quarters, the game turned into a shootout in the fourth quarter. The winning touchdown was set up by a vintage Michael Vick run for 24 yards earlier in the drive. Bell just barely crossed the plane of the endzone before his knee touched the ground. ![]() With five seconds remaining, the Steelers ran a wildcat play where Bell received the snap. It was a late night thriller in San Diego as Le’Veon Bell stunned Chargers fans with a game winning touchdown as time expired. ![]()
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