The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to move the ball effectively in their 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but in the second half, they were aided by some defensive penalties on a scoring drive late in the third quarter, including one by S Derwin James.
It started with James getting flagged for unnecessary roughness which added 15 yards to a 15-yard completion by TE Pat Freiermuth, and continued with a roughing the passer flag against OLB Khalil Mack and a defensive holding penalty against CB Asante Samuel Jr.
James talked about the penalties after the game, admitting it gave the Steelers momentum, although he said he doesn’t believe his unnecessary roughness penalty was the right call.