NFL AFC Divisional Round Preview: San Diego vs. Pittsburgh

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  January 8th, 2009
Pittsburgh Steelers
After a bye week, the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers will face the San Diego Chargers for the first time since a game that embodied all of its ongoing concerns on offense. (Wikimedia Images)

The Steelers, who are favored by 6 points, beat the Chargers 11-10 at Heinz Field on Nov. 16, but did not score a touchdown despite making three trips inside San Diego's 20-yard line.

San Diego is averaging 34.4 points during its five-game run and bested the potent Colts offense even though LaDainian Tomlinson was hampered by a groin injury that could keep him out of this game.

As good as AP Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison and the Steelers' No. 1-ranked defense are, Pittsburgh is going to need to find a rhythm on offense where they have managed only eight touchdowns in seven games against teams that made the playoffs.

The Chargers have won twice in 15 trips to Pittsburgh. Get your NFL betting with Bodog now.

 

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