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Photos: Chargers fend off Steelers in thrilling, 41-37 victory

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler trudges into end zone in front of Pittsburgh's Tre Norwood and Taco Charlton.
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.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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By Robert GauthierStaff Photographer 
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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 receiver Mike Williams can't haul in a touchdown pass while under pressure from Steelers cornerback James Pierre.
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.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson catches a long pass in front of Chargers cornerback Michael Davis.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, left, catches a long pass in front of Chargers cornerback Michael Davis in the first half.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Chargers free safety Derwin James and inside linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga celebrate in the air.
Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) and inside linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga celebrate after stopping the Steelers at the goal line in the first half.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew blocks the punt by the Chargers' Ty Long during the second half.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) blocks the punt by the Chargers’ Ty Long during the second half.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sprints ahead of Pittsburgh's Terrell Edmunds and Cameron Heyward.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, right, sprints ahead of Pittsburgh’s Terrell Edmunds (34) and Cameron Heyward (97) during the second half.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler spikes the ball next to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Taco Charlton.
Chargers running back Austin Ekeler spikes the ball next to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Taco Charlton after scoring on a touchdown catch.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert flips a pass to Joshua Palmer while tackled by Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward.
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.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa tackles Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron.
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa tackles Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron during second half.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, left, strip sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, left, strip sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during a fourth quarter.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Steelers fans cheer Pittsburgh rallies to tie the game 34-34 against the Chargers in the fourth quarter.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams runs into the end zone on a 53-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Herbert.
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.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates with fans after scoring a 53-yard touchdown pass.
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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Robert Gauthier

Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He has covered international and national stories, including Middle East conflicts in Iraq and Lebanon and catastrophes such as the Sept. 11 attack in New York and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. His assignments also include sporting events such as the Olympic Games, Super Bowls and NBA championships. Gauthier was the photographer for a story detailing the failings of a Los Angeles public hospital; the project won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Other awards include the Robert F. Kennedy, World Press, Pictures of the Year and Sigma Delta Chi. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.

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