Chargers vs. Steelers: AFC Showdown in Week 3 as Undefeated Teams Face Off. Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) will visit Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) in a highly anticipated Week 3 AFC matchup on Sunday, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The Chargers have remained undefeated under Harbaugh, but they face a potential hurdle as quarterback Justin Herbert deals with an early-season ankle injury. Meanwhile, the Steelers, led by Justin Fields at quarterback and anchored by a dominant T.J. Watt-led defense, aim to keep their winning streak alive. You can stream Sunday’s game live on Paramount+, and take advantage of a limited-time offer that includes a free seven-day trial and 50% off your first year (expires 9/23/24).
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. According to SportsLine consensus, the Steelers are 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under for total points is set at 35. The game will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, which is available at a 50% discount for the first year, plus a 7-day free trial.
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How to Watch Chargers vs. Steelers
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 22
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
Week 3 NFL Picks for Chargers vs. Steelers
Before you tune in, make sure to check out NFL picks from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. This model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, has earned more than $7,000 for $100 bettors on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. Heading into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, the model boasts an impressive 187-130 record on top-rated picks, including a 41-22 streak since Week 7 of 2022.
For Steelers vs. Chargers, the model favors Pittsburgh to cover the spread at home. Both teams have relied on their defenses to stay undefeated, but Sunday’s matchup could swing in the Steelers’ favor. Although Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has been a key contributor, he may face challenges against Pittsburgh’s fourth-ranked rush defense.
Additionally, history favors the Steelers, who have won 10 of their last 14 matchups against the Chargers. Los Angeles has struggled against AFC opponents, going 1-5 in their last six meetings, while the Steelers have won five of their last seven games as favorites. You can stream the game on Paramount+.
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