Chargers Torment Aaron Rodgers in Victory Over Steelers
The Los Angeles Chargers overpowered the Pittsburgh Steelers 25–10 at SoFi Stadium, led by a dominant defense and a record-setting night from Keenan Allen. The Chargers' defense sacked future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers three times, including once for a safety.
Keenan Allen’s Record-Breaking Moment
Late in the fourth quarter, with the win already secured, Allen approached head coach Jim Harbaugh requesting a short play to capture a career milestone. Harbaugh relayed the idea to offensive coordinator Greg Roman through the headset, and the two quickly agreed.
Quarterback Justin Herbert then delivered a short pass to Allen on the right side for a 7-yard gain, marking his 956th career reception — the most in Chargers history. The achievement surpassed the previous record set by Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates, who was present among the crowd of 72,174 fans.
“I was on the sideline and Harbaugh said, ‘We’re trying to get it to you,’” Allen recalled. “I said, ‘Hey, just run the speed sweep.’ It’s the easiest catch I get. They actually called me a genius. Like, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’”
Harbaugh said, “He wanted to do it in front of the home crowd and it was a great idea. We went with it and it was a great run, too. That was just tremendous.”
Defensive Dominance and Home Celebration
The defense’s relentless pressure on Rodgers and Allen’s milestone catch capped a commanding performance, energizing fans and players alike at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
Author’s summary: Allen’s record-setting catch and a fierce Chargers defense powered Los Angeles to a decisive win over the Steelers, highlighting teamwork and precision execution.