Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Box score, stats and summary feat. Justin Fields

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers met in Week 3 of the NFL season trying to keep themselves in an undefeated start. Even though Justin Herbert was injured for most of the week, he was still active, while the Steelers started Justin Fields for the third straight week.

The match started at 1 p.m. ET, and the referee was Alex Kemp. The game was mostly a tight contest, with both teams preferring to use the running game more aggressively and keep the passing game as an option.

Chargers vs. Steelers box score

Team	First Quarter	Second Quarter	Third Quarter	Fourth Quarter	Final Score
Los Angeles Chargers	7	3	0	0	10
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	7	3	10	20

Chargers box score

Quarterback

Quarterback	Passing Yds	Completions	Pass Atts	Pass TDs	INTs	Rush yds	Rush att
Justin Herbert	125	12	18	1	0	0	1

Rushing and receiving

Player	Rush Attempts	Rushing Yards	Rushing TDs	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving TDs
J. K. Dobbins	15	44	0	3	10	0
Derius Davis	1	8	0	0	0	0
Gus Edwards	3	9	0	0	0	0
Quentin Johnston	0	0	0	2	44	1
Ladd McConkey	0	0	0	3	44	0
Will Dissly	0	0	0	3	19	0
Hayden Hurst	0	0	0	2	15	0
Simi Fehoko	0	0	0	1	17	0

Defense

Player	Tackles (Total)	Sacks	Interceptions
Denzel Perryman	9	0	0
Daiyan Henley	12	0	0
Derwin James Jr.	8	1	0
Kristian Fulton	7	0	0
Alohi Gilman	6	0	0
Tuli Tuipulotu	4	0	0
Khalil Mack	5	1	0
Poona Ford	4	0	0
Ja'Sir Taylor	3	0	0
Bud Dupree	2	0	1
Morgan Fox	4	0	0
Troy Dye	1	0	0
Stone Smartt	1	0	0
Teair Tart	2	0	0
Poona Ford	4	0	0
Asante Samuel Jr.	2	0	0
Otito Ogbonnia	3	0	0
Elijah Molden	2	0	0

Steelers box score

Quarterback

Quarterback	Passing Yds	Completions	Pass Atts	Pass TDs	INTs	Rush yds	Rush att
Justin Fields	245	25	32	1	1	6	6

Rushing and receiving

Player	Rush Attempts	Rushing Yards	Rushing TDs	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving TDs
Jaylen Warren	3	5	0	1	-4	0
Najee Harris	18	70	0	5	16	0
Scotty Miller	0	0	0	2	31	0
Pat Freiermuth	0	0	0	4	33	0
Cordarrelle Patterson	4	33	0	3	15	0
George Pickens	0	0	0	5	57	0
Connor Heyward	0	0	0	1	2	0
Justin Fields	6	6	1	0	0	0

Defense

Player	Tackles (Total)	Sacks	Interceptions
Donte Jackson	5	0	0
Patrick Queen	8	0	0
DeShon Elliott	5	0	0
Elandon Roberts	4	1	0
Joey Porter Jr.	4	0	0
Isaiahh Loudermilk	2	0	0
Cameron Heyward	4	1	0
Minkah Fitzpatrick	2	0	0
Beanie Bishop Jr.	2	0	0
Larry Ogunjobi	3	0	0
T.J. Watt	3	1	0
Alex Highsmith	1	0	0
Payton Wilson	2	0	0
Dean Lowry	1	0	0
Christian Kuntz	1	0	0
Connor Heyward	1	0	0
Keeanu Benton	1	0	0
Nick Herbig	3	2	0

Chargers vs. Steelers game summary

This was a tale of two halves - and the Steelers, at least, showed up to both of them. With two undefeated teams battling for the win, having a backup quarterback who could play was massive for Pittsburgh's aspirations - while Los Angeles had to deal with a banged-up Justin Herbert.

Pittsburgh dominated in the second half and that was the big difference. They were able to control the line of scrimmage with five sacks in the second half, with Nick Herbig proving to be a difference-maker. More importantly, T. J. Watt remains a force of nature.

This was another game where the Steelers started Justin Fields at quarterback and he was unleashed in the second half. While he's one of the most effective runners in the NFL, the key to winning games against stronger teams will be all about passing the ball effectively.

The more concerning point to the visitors isn't about the loss itself. Herbert, who was banged up during the week of practice due to a high ankle sprain, aggravated the injury in the third quarter and had to leave the game. Taylor Heinicke took over, but he's nowhere near the same level, and the game was over there.

Pittsburgh is now 3-0 and firmly in the fight for the AFC North, which could come as a surprise for analysts based on the initial previews. But the Steelers are there to make a good fight.