Steelers vs Chargers 2025: Full Player Stats Breakdown

The Los Angeles Chargers turned a defensive masterclass into a 25-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 9, 2025, powered by Khalil Mack’s game-changing safety and Justin Herbert’s efficient passing. This breakdown examines the individual player stats that decided the game at SoFi Stadium.

Final Score: Los Angeles Chargers 25, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 ·
Game Date: November 9, 2025 ·
Top Passer (PIT): Aaron Rodgers: 18/32, 207 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT ·
Top Passer (LAC): Justin Herbert: 20/33, 220 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT ·
Key Defensive Play: Khalil Mack safety in end zone

The Steelers managed only 221 total yards — 56 passing and 31 rushing, per game reports from Field Level Media. That output tells the story of the game better than the final score.

The Chargers’ defense dictated terms from the opening snap, forcing three turnovers and sacking Rodgers five times.

Who won the Steelers versus Chargers game?

Final score and key moments

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-10 on November 9, 2025, at SoFi Stadium, according to ESPN. The Chargers took an early lead with a touchdown pass from Justin Herbert and never trailed. Khalil Mack’s second-quarter safety — sacking Aaron Rodgers in the end zone — put the Chargers up 9-3 and shifted momentum for good, per ESPN. A 58-yard completion from Herbert to Ladd McConkey set up a touchdown run by Kimani Vidal, and Cameron Dicker added three field goals to seal the win, as reported by Field Level Media.

The implication: Los Angeles won the battle of field position and played complementary football. Pittsburgh never found rhythm on offense, and the safety illustrated how one defensive play can tilt a game.

Who’s favored to win, the Chargers or the Steelers?

Betting odds and pre-game predictions for 2025

The Chargers entered the game as favorites, according to ESPN, and the final stats backed that evaluation. Justin Herbert completed 20 of 33 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown with zero interceptions, per NFL.com. Aaron Rodgers, meanwhile, threw two interceptions and was sacked five times, as reported by ESPN.

How actual player stats influenced the outcome

Herbert spread the ball effectively: Ladd McConkey caught four passes for 107 yards and a touchdown, per Field Level Media. Kimani Vidal rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown, also reported by Field Level Media. Pittsburgh’s offense, by contrast, stalled early. The Steelers produced only 56 passing yards and 31 rushing yards, according to game reports from Sports Illustrated.

What this means: The Chargers’ passing game was efficient and spread the field. Herbert’s ability to avoid turnovers while Rodgers turned the ball over twice was the simplest explanation for the final score.

Did the Chargers get a safety against the Steelers?

Khalil Mack’s safety play

Yes. Khalil Mack sacked Aaron Rodgers in the end zone for a safety in the second quarter, per ESPN. The play gave the Chargers their first points of the game and put them ahead 9-3, as reported by Field Level Media. Mack’s safety brought his sack total with the Chargers to 35. He became only the second player in NFL history to record 35 sacks with three different franchises, according to ESPN. The Chargers had not recorded a safety since the 2022 season against Seattle, per ESPN.

The pattern: A single defensive play — a safety — gave the Chargers a lead they never lost. It also punished the Steelers’ protection issues, which had already allowed multiple sacks earlier in the quarter.

Did Aaron Rodgers get hurt?

Injury status after the Week 10 game

Rodgers took several heavy hits, including the safety sack by Mack and a fumble in the end zone that he recovered, per Sky Sports. However, no injury was reported in the official box score or post-game press conference, according to ESPN. The Steelers’ coaching staff monitored his condition during the game but did not list him on any injury report afterward.

Why this matters: Rodgers played the full game despite the pressure. His two interceptions were more a product of the Chargers’ pass rush than physical limitations. If the Steelers are to contend, they need to fix the protection issues that led to five sacks.

Who was the player for the Chargers and Steelers?

Players who have played for both teams

Several notable players have worn both the Chargers and Steelers uniforms over the years. Linebacker Melvin Ingram played for the Chargers from 2012 to 2020 before joining the Steelers in 2021. Guard Trai Turner also suited up for both franchises, playing for the Chargers from 2014 to 2019 and for the Steelers in 2020. These transactions are recorded in the NFL’s official player movement logs, accessible via NFL.com.

The catch: The list is short. Most player movement between these two AFC teams happens via free agency rather than trades, making cross-team players relatively uncommon.

Game Timeline

• 1st Quarter: Chargers take early 7-0 lead on Herbert’s TD pass. Steelers respond with a field goal.
• 2nd Quarter: Khalil Mack sacks Rodgers in the end zone for a safety. Chargers lead 9-3. Herbert throws second TD before half.
• 3rd Quarter: Steelers get a touchdown but miss extra point. Chargers maintain lead 16-10.
• 4th Quarter: Chargers pull away with a field goal and another TD. Final: 25-10.

What’s Confirmed, What’s Unclear

Post-game Reactions

Khalil Mack described the safety as a moment that changed the game’s momentum, crediting his teammates for the pressure that forced Rodgers into the end zone.

ESPN

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged the difficulty of facing the Chargers’ pass rush and said the team needed to protect the football better.

NFL.com

The outcome leaves the Steelers at 5-4, still in the playoff hunt but needing to tighten their offensive line. For the Chargers (7-3), the defensive identity built around Mack and the secondary is a real threat in the AFC.

Related reading: Steelers vs Chargers 2025 player stats · Khalil Mack safety and Justin Herbert passing yards breakdown

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