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Jan 5, 2009 7:25 am US/Eastern
Chargers Headed To Pgh. For Rematch With Steelers
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Troy Polamalu No. 43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs past Kris Wilson No. 88 of the San Diego Chargers after a first quarter interception on Nov. 16, 2008, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
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A Baltimore Ravens win against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday solidified the AFC playoff picture.
That means the San Diego Chargers are headed to Pittsburgh next weekend.
In the match-up, the fourth-seeded Chargers come to Heinz Field with their second-ranked offense.
That's against a Steelers defense that is first in the NFL in points allowed and one of the top sack producers in the NFL.
The Steelers and Chargers do have some playoff history, and it's not good for the Steelers who are 0-2 all time against the Chargers in the postseason.
The upcoming game will be a rematch of a game played earlier this year, which was won by the Steelers with a score of 11-10.
As for the Chargers, they could come into Heinz Field most likely without running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who did not play in the second half on Saturday night.
But the two things the Chargers have going for them are running back Darren Sproles, and their punter Mike Scifres.
However, the weather conditions, cold temperatures and a very chilly wind chill factor are being predicted, which could give the Steelers a huge advantage.
Stay with KDKA for all the latest on the Steelers playoff game against the Chargers.
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