Photos: Chargers vs. Steelers in Week 6 of NFL season

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers tries to catch his breath on the sideline after taking a hard hit during the game’s opening drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner sprints past Chargers outside linebacker Jatavis Brown for a second-quarter touchdown.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chargers fan Kat Daly is dwarfed by Steelers at Dignity Health Sports Park.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, left, tangles with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton after throwing an interception in the final seconds of Sunday’s game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is hit as he tries to complete a pass during Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is upended while carrying the ball during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell darts through a hole for a long run during the first half against the Chargers.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu, right, bats down a pass by Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during Sunday’s game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner drags Chargers outside linebacker Thomas Davis into the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner stiff arms Chargers middle linebacker Denzel Perryman during the second half Sunday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler struggles to break free of Pittsburgh Steelers defenders during Sunday’s game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chargers tight end Hunter Henry scores a fourth-quarter touchdown in front of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns during the fourth quarter Sunday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)