Chargers vs. Steelers Prediction: Pittsburgh Predicted to Win Following Latest Data Analysis for NFL Week 3 [2024]

NFL Week 3 action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Steelers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Chargers-Steelers game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Steelers with a win probability of 60%, while the Chargers have 40%."

Chargers vs. Steelers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 3 action between the Steelers and Chargers at Acrisure Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
• Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Steelers and Chargers gear at Fanatics
• Live Stream: Watch this game on CBS via Hulu, FuboTV or Paramount+

Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Chargers vs. Steelers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Chargers vs. Steelers Predictions

Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL matchup between the Chargers and Steelers 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Steelers a 60% chance of defeating the Chargers in Week 3 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Steelers winning 19-17.

According to our model, the Chargers (+3) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 35.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

As well as the above Chargers vs. Steelers predictions, we also have the following locked and loaded for today's action:

• NFL Best Bets for Week 3
• NFL Player Props for Week 3
• Touchdown Predictions for Week 3

Chargers vs. Steelers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Chargers	Steelers
Spread	+3 (-120)	-3 (+100)
Moneyline	+124	-145
Total	o35.5 (-105)	u35.5 (-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Chargers vs. Steelers Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Chargers vs. Steelers matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Chargers vs. Steelers TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Chargers vs. Steelers?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Najee Harris is most likely to score the first touchdown in Chargers vs. Steelers.

Our projections give Harris an 11.9% chance of scoring the first TD at Acrisure Stadium, while the Steelers RB is a 39.4% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Chargers

Player	First TD Probability
J.K. Dobbins	10.2%
Gus Edwards	8.5%
Ladd McConkey	6.2%

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player	First TD Probability
Najee Harris	11.9%
George Pickens	9.4%
Jaylen Warren	7.5%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Chargers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
J.K. Dobbins	35.1%
Gus Edwards	29.9%
Ladd McConkey	24.1%

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Najee Harris	39.4%
George Pickens	32.3%
Jaylen Warren	27.0%

For a complete analysis of the most likely first and anytime TD scorers this week, see our NFL Week 3 touchdown scorer predictions

Chargers vs Steelers Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Chargers and Steelers. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Chargers vs. Steelers Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Chargers' Justin Herbert is projected to throw for more yards than the Steelers' Justin Fields.

Chargers Rushing

J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards and Justin Herbert are projected to be the leading rushers for the Chargers.

Player	Position
J.K. Dobbins	RB
Gus Edwards	RB
Justin Herbert	QB

Steelers Rushing

Najee Harris, Justin Fields and Jaylen Warren are expected to lead the Steelers in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Najee Harris	RB
Justin Fields	QB
Jaylen Warren	RB

Chargers Receiving

Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly are projected to top the receiving yards for the Chargers.

Player	Position
Ladd McConkey	WR
Quentin Johnston	WR
Joshua Palmer	WR
Hayden Hurst	TE
Will Dissly	TE

Steelers Receiving

George Pickens, Pat Freiermuth, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and Jaylen Warren are projected to lead the Steelers in receiving yards.

Player	Position
George Pickens	WR
Pat Freiermuth	TE
Van Jefferson	WR
Calvin Austin	WR
Jaylen Warren	RB

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Conclusion

We predict the Steelers, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Chargers in Week 3 of the NFL season.

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