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The 2-0 Pittsburgh Steelers would open their home schedule of the 2024 NFL regular season by hosting the 2-0 Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 3 matchup of evenly matched teams who focused on strong run games and stout defenses.
The Steelers would start to pull away in the fourth quarter of the game. Following a big play from QB Justin Fields to WR Calvin Austin that put Pittsburgh up 20-10, the Steelers’ defense would take the field.
Chargers backup QB Taylor Heinicke, who entered the game in the second half for injured starter Justin Herbert, started to feel the pressure from his opponents. Heinicke would be backed up to his own 26-yard-line following a sack by Steelers LB Nick Herbig. This set the stage for a 3rd-and-16, where long-time Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward would swoop in for a sack, forcing a three-and-out by LA’s offense.
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The solo sack would be a special moment for Heyward, as he surpassed Steelers legend James Harrison for the franchise’s second-most sacks all-time.
Cam Heyward (81.5) surpassed James Harrison (80.5) for 2nd most sacks in #SteelersHistory. pic.twitter.com/uxo7ZANTN0
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 22, 2024
The Steelers would close out the game with a 20-10 win, improving to 3-0 for the season.
