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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
6-2 293
220.62
 
VS
proj
Pittsburgh Steelers
248.42 4-4
263.12

Los Angeles Chargers defy predictions, knock off Pittsburgh Steelers, 293.00-248.42

Los Angeles Chargers brought their A game and exceeded their projected point total, securing a 293.00-248.42 win over Pittsburgh Steelers, who fell short of projections. Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed a 32.50-point lead on Thursday, but Los Angeles Chargers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by D'Onta Foreman (118 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and Aaron Jones (143 Rush Yds, 14 Rec Yds). Kyler Murray (32.62 points) and Romeo Doubs (17.2) led the charge for Pittsburgh Steelers in the loss. Los Angeles Chargers (6-2) will look to build on their success against New England Patriots, while Pittsburgh Steelers (4-4) match up against Denver Broncos in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Pittsburgh Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Huntley scored 11.1 points against the Panthers in Week 8 to more-than-triple his 3.55-point projection. He ran for 91 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Los Angeles Chargers this week. Next week, Huntley will face the Chargers.
Caleb Huntley

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 293
1
D'Onta Foreman
RB
43.8
15.13
14.9%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
28.7
15.52
9.8%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
27
23.1
9.2%
4
T.J. Edwards
LB
24
16.35
8.2%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Points
% of total points 248.42
1
Kyler Murray
QB
32.62
29.99
13.1%
2
Romeo Doubs
WR
17.2
8.9
6.9%
3
Adoree' Jackson
CB
17
10.45
6.8%
4
Devin White
LB
17
14.64
6.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch for Pittsburgh Steelers, helping Pittsburgh Steelers to a 44.50-12.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 38-yard touchdown pass for Pittsburgh Steelers, helping the team to a 181.42-165.10 lead.
Sunday Late
Jimmy Garoppolo had a 56-yard pass for Los Angeles Chargers, while Terry McLaurin had a 42-yard catch to contribute to a 239.80-220.42 lead for Los Angeles Chargers.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Pittsburgh Steelers
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, meaning we ought to take a closer look at the Standings.
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through eight weeks, the unit is averaging the 6th-most points per game in the league (269.55 ppg), leaving Los Angeles Chargers outside of playoff position at No. 5 in the Standings.
Important Players
Austin Ekeler
MVP
380 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 357 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Dalvin Tomlinson
Best Drafted
21 Tackles, 1.5 Sack
Justin Herbert
Best Acquisition
2009 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Pittsburgh Steelers
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Pittsburgh Steelers making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 234.12 points per game through eight weeks, 13th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
1993 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 299 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Najee Harris
Best Drafted
361 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 112 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Devin White
Best Acquisition
63 Tackles, 3 Sacks

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Los Angeles Chargers scored more points in this one (293) than their season average (269.55).
We heard scoring helps you win. Pittsburgh Steelers need some help then, averaging just 234.12 versus Los Angeles Chargers's 269.55.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Los Angeles Chargers (6-2) have a better record than Pittsburgh Steelers (4-4).
Even the machines think Los Angeles Chargers have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (278) than Pittsburgh Steelers (259.02).
Once Los Angeles Chargers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pittsburgh Steelers (2 vs 0).
Los Angeles Chargers are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Pittsburgh Steelers (1).
Los Angeles Chargers are clutch masters, with more close wins than Pittsburgh Steelers (1 vs 0).
Los Angeles Chargers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Pittsburgh Steelers (3 vs 1).
By position, Los Angeles Chargers have outscored Pittsburgh Steelers at RB and WR this season.
Los Angeles Chargers has a higher average scoring margin (26) than Pittsburgh Steelers this season (-25).
Los Angeles Chargers came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (12) than Pittsburgh Steelers (0).
Hey Pittsburgh Steelers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!