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Studs and duds from the Steelers win over the Chargers

Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) celebrates a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) celebrates a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Sunday was a matchup of two of the best defenses and rushing attacks when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers squared off in Pittsburgh. The Steelers made a statement in their 20-10 win as they remained undefeated and really flexed some muscle on Los Angeles.

Here are our studs and duds

Stud - LB Patrick Queen

Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back JK Dobbins during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Dud - WR Van Jefferson

Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) reacts as he take the field against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) reacts as he take the field against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Stud - QB Justin Fields

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Dud - RB Jaylen Warren

Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) reacts as he takes the field against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) reacts as he takes the field against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Stud - LB Nick Herbig

Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke (8) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke (8) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Dud - LB Payton Wilson

Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) warms up for a game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) warms up for a game against the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports

Stud - DT Cameron Heyward

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks Taylor Heinicke #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks Taylor Heinicke #8 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Stud - WR Calvin Austin III

Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs on his way to scoring a fifty-five yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs on his way to scoring a fifty-five yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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