PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields keeps avoiding mistakes. Mike Tomlin keeps avoiding the subject. If Tomlin’s backup quarterback keeps playing like this, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach might not be able to for much longer, not with Fields quietly building a case he should remain the starter ...
PITTSBURGH — Justin Herbert spent two-plus quarters trying to grit his teeth through the pain of an ankle injury that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. For a while, it worked. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback threw a first-half touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston and largely stayed out of trouble in the face of T.J. Watt and the rest of Pittsburgh’s relentless pass rush. It all ended midway through the third quarter when Herbert dropped back to pass and Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts crashed into him for a sack. Herbert hobbled to the sideline one play later ...
By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Technically, Mike Tomlin was talking about what goes on behind closed doors. Given the way the Pittsburgh Steelers are playing during their unbeaten start, he might as well have been talking about what’s happening on the field, ...
The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Herbert’s status for Sunday’s game at Pittsburgh could come down to a game-time decision after the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback did not practice on Friday because of a high right ankle sprain. Herbert is listed as questionable on the injury report but said it is “something that’s yet to be decided” on if he can play. Coach Jim Harbaugh said Herbert did not practice on Friday after consulting with trainers and the team’s medical staff. “It’s just getting it to a point where you feel comfortable going out there and ...
Records: Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) at Pittsburgh (2-0) Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Steelers lead 24-11 Against the spread: Chargers 2-0, Steelers 2-0 Last meeting: Chargers beat Steelers 41-37 on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles Last week: Chargers beat Panthers 26-3; Steelers beat Broncos 13-6 Chargers offense: overall (12), rush (2), pass (28), scoring (11) Chargers defense: overall (2), rush (6), pass (6), scoring (1) Steelers offense: overall (30), rush (12), pass (30), scoring (26) Steelers defense: overall (5), rush ...
The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Chargers began preparations for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert’s right ankle got rolled up on during the third quarter of last Sunday’s 26-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He was not seen on the field at UNC Charlotte during the reporters’ viewing period, which occurred at the start of the two-hour session. The Chargers, 2-0 for the first time since 2012, remained in Charlotte this week with consecutive games in the Eastern time ...
