Justin Fields has turned the ball over for the first time this season.
After the Steelers took over on the Chargers 41 yard line following a short punt by JK Scott and penalty on cornerback Deane Leonard, Fields dropped back on first and 10 to start the Steelers drive. He scanned the field and looked for a sit route on the left side, a play that Pittsburgh had run with great success so far in the game.
Linebacker Daiyan Henley was there this time, however, and his arrival to the ball popped the pass into the air. Steelers running back Najee Harris leaped up to try to make the catch with two Chargers defenders in the area, tipping the ball into the air further. Eventually, the ball landed in the arms of Bud Dupree, who was in the game to replace an injured Joey Bosa.
Dupree was tackled soon after the interception on the Chargers 34. Los Angeles went three and out on the ensuing drive after Justin Herbert was sacked on first down.
