Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, center, trudges into end zone on a catch-and-run in front of Pittsburgh’s Tre Norwood, left, and Taco Charlton during the Chargers’ 41-37 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
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The Chargers avoided a major meltdown Sunday night at SoFi Stadium, surviving a second-half comeback surge by the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 41-37 victory.
Los Angeles Times photographer Robert Gauthier captured some of the game’s defining moments from the sideline. Take a look:
Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, top, can’t haul in a touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre draws a pass interference penalty in the first half.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, left, catches a long pass in front of Chargers cornerback Michael Davis in the first half.
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Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) and inside linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga celebrate after stopping the Steelers at the goal line in the first half.
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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) blocks the punt by the Chargers’ Ty Long during the second half.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, sprints ahead of Pittsburgh’s Terrell Edmunds (34) and Cameron Heyward (97) during the second half.
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Chargers running back Austin Ekeler spikes the ball next to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Taco Charlton after scoring on a touchdown catch.
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Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert flips a pass to receiver Joshua Palmer as he is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward in the second half.
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Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa tackles Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron during second half.
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Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, left, strip sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during a fourth quarter.
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Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams runs into the end zone on a 53-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert to give the Chargers a 40-37 lead.
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Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates with fans after scoring a 53-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert late in the fourth quarter.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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