Steelers vs. Chargers tips, spread, how to watch, live stream: Model shares NFL lines for Week 3 2024

Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) visit Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) for a Week 3 AFC duel on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Harbaugh has led the Chargers undefeated in Week 3, but they could be at a disadvantage as Justin Herbert battles an early-season ankle injury. Meanwhile, the Steelers have continued to thrive with Justin Fields at quarterback and rely on a TJ Watt-led defense to keep games close. You may be able to stream Sunday's game live on Paramount+, which you can try free for the first seven days now and get 50% off your first year when you sign up here (expires 9/23/24).

Kickoff at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is at 1 p.m. ET. The Steelers are a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Steelers vs. Chargers odds, according to SportsLine consensus, and the total point cap/bottom is 35. Sunday's game will stream live on Paramount+, with the must-have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan you can get now for 50% off the first year plus a 7-day free trial.

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How to watch Chargers vs. Steelers

• Steelers vs. Chargers – Date: Sunday, September 22
• Steelers vs. Chargers Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• Steelers vs. Chargers TV Channel: CBS
• Steelers vs. Chargers streaming: Paramount+

NFL Picks for Week 3 for Chargers vs. Steelers

Before you tune in to Sunday's Steelers vs. Chargers game, you need to check out the NFL picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, has gained well over $7,000 in top-rated NFL picks for $100 players since its inception. The model enters Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season with an incredible 187-130 run in top-rated NFL picks dating back to the 2017 season. It also has a 41-22 run in top-rated NFL betting picks since Week 7 2022.

For the Steelers-Chargers game, the model projects Pittsburgh to cover the spread at home. Sunday's game promises to be interesting, as both teams have remained undefeated largely because of their defenses. Los Angeles got a nice boost from running back JK Dobbins, but his performance could drop on Sunday against the Steelers' rush defense, which ranks fourth in the NFL.

Additionally, the Steelers have dominated this series over the years, winning 10 of the last 14 meetings against the Chargers. Los Angeles also has a 1-5 record in its last six meetings against an AFC opponent, while the Steelers have won five of their last seven games as favorites. You may be able to stream the game here.

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