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Instant analysis: Chargers' defense puts the clamps on Aaron Rodgers, Steelers

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 25-10, on Sunday night.

Here is everything you need to know about the Week 10 victory.

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Final score: Chargers 25, Steelers 10

Numbers to know

2: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was picked off twice, once by rookie R.J. Mickens and the other by cornerback Donte Jackson.

3: The Chargers’ pass rush has finally started to come around in recent weeks. They sacked Rodgers three times.

19.5: Rodgers had a 19.5 passer rating before the garbage time touchdown. His previous low was 34.3.

91: The Chargers’ offense was effective on the ground, as running back Kimani Vidal rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.

1: The Chargers’ defense was stiff on third down, as the Steelers converted just once on 10 attempts.

6: On the flip side, the Chargers’ offense wasn’t that efficient on money downs, either. They converted six times on 17 opportunities.

956: Wide receiver Keenan Allen surpasses Antonio Gates for the most receptions in franchise history (956).

107: Wide receiver Ladd McConkey was the team’s top pass catcher. He caught four passes for 107 yards and a touchdown, with his longest reception going for 57 yards.

5: Quarterback Justin Herbert was under consistent duress, as he was pressured a handful of times and sacked five times.

59: Kicker Cameron Dicker made three of four field goal attempts, including one from 59 yards out.

It was over when…

The Chargers scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter with a little less than ten minutes to go up 22-3.

3 stars of the game

What’s next?

The Chargers are on the road to take on the Jaguars next Sunday, November 16, at 10:00 am PT.

This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Instant analysis: Chargers’ defense puts the clamps on Aaron Rodgers, Steelers

Reporting by Gavino Borquez, Chargers Wire / Chargers Wire

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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