In any week, the Pittsburgh Steelers entering a game without half their starting secondary would be a massive disadvantage. But playing without top cornerback Joe Haden and All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick Sunday night in Week 11, the Steelers happened to be without those two in a game against one of the more talented passing teams on the remainder of their schedule: The Los Angeles Chargers.
Short-handed in the defensive backfield, Pittsburgh saw the Chargers take advantage right away, with a 6/7 passing performance from L.A. quarterback Justin Herbert on the team’s first drive, ending in a touchdown. It continued the remainder of the game, with Herbert going 30/41 with 382 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Chargers to a 41-37 win.