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

SportsLine simulated Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season 10,000 times

Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) visit Mike Tomlin's Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) for a Week 3 AFC showdown on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Harbaugh has the Chargers undefeated heading into Week 3, but they could be at a disadvantage as Justin Herbert battles through an early-season ankle injury. Meanwhile, the Steelers continue to roll with Justin Fields under center and rely on the T.J. Watt-led defense to keep games close. You may be able to stream Sunday's game live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days and get 50% off your first year when you sign up here (expires 9/23/24).

Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is at 1 p.m. ET. The Steelers are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Steelers vs. Chargers odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points scored is 35. Sunday's game will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, which you can now get for 50% off your first year plus a 7-day free trial.

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How to watch Chargers vs. Steelers

• Steelers vs. Chargers date: Sunday, Sept. 22
• Steelers vs. Chargers time: 1 p.m. ET
• Steelers vs. Chargers TV channel: CBS 
• Steelers vs. Chargers streaming: Paramount+ 

Week 3 NFL picks for Chargers vs. Steelers

Before tuning into Sunday's Steelers vs. Chargers game, you need to see the NFL picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 187-130 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 41-22 roll on top-rated NFL betting picks since Week 7 of 2022.

For Steelers vs. Chargers, the model is picking Pittsburgh to cover the spread at home. Sunday's matchup promises to be an interesting one since both teams have primarily stayed undefeated because of their defenses. Los Angeles has gotten a nice boost from running back J.K. Dobbins, but his production could see a decline on Sunday against a Steelers rush defense that ranks fourth in the NFL.

In addition, the Steelers have dominated this series over the years, winning 10 of the last 14 meetings against the Chargers. Los Angeles is also 1-5 in its last six meetings against an AFC opponent, while the Steelers have won five of their past seven games when playing as the favorite. You may be able to stream the game here.

How to watch, live stream the NFL on CBS

Now that you know what to pick, get ready to watch your live local NFL on CBS games on Paramount+ on any device you want. Don't forget you can now try Paramount+ free for the first week and get half-off your first year.