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10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots got their first win of the season in their first home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Foxboro. The game itself was not the prettiest nor the most impressive display of power, but it is always good to get in the win column early. Let’s get into the lessons […]

7 winners and losers from Patriots’ win over the Steelers

The New England Patriots got in the win column during their home opener on Sunday with a 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live-viewing the Patriots’ Week 2 contest. Winners OLBs Elijah Ponder & Gabe Jacas: The Patriots young edge duo each played 36 […]

Patriots defense finds the right formula in win over Steelers

The New England Patriots won their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in large part because of their defense. The unit coordinated by Zak Kuhr actually managed to out-score its opponent: whereas the Steelers scored three points all game, Kuhr’s unit put up seven — contributing significantly to the Patriots’ 20-3 victory. How did the […]

Mike Onwenu injury: Patriots guard reportedly feared to have suffered season-ending injury

Update (9/20/26): Mike Onwenu suffered broken ankle against Steelers, X-rays reportedly show Mike Onwenu’s X-rays showed the right guard suffered a broken right ankle in Sunday’s win, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Onwenu is now expected to miss the remainder of the season. Update (9/20/26): Patriots guard reportedly feared to have suffered season-ending injury After […]

Instant analysis from Patriots’ 20-3 win over Steelers

There was a chance to clear the air at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots saw it through to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 20-3 in Sunday’s home opener. Here’s a glance back on the 1 p.m. ET kickoff as head coach Mike Vrabel’s side moves further into September at 1-1. Maye […]

5 moments that defined the Patriots’ win over the Steelers

The New England Patriots are back at .500, thanks to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. The game was mostly a defensive affair, but that doesn’t mean it lacked action or memorable moments. So, here is a Patriots-centric view at some of those key moments from the game. Moment No. 1: […]

Patriots game day roster for Week 2 vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots’ game day roster underwent some significant changes from Week 1 to Week 2. Some of those are prompted by injuries to wide receiver A.J. Brown and cornerback Carlton Davis. With the former on temporary injured reserve because of the ankle sprain he suffered against the Seahawks last Wednesday, the team opted […]

Patriots inactives for NFL Week 2 vs. Steelers

TreVeyon Henderson is officially back. The second-year running back, who missed the New England Patriots’ season opener in Seattle because of an ankle injury suffered in late August, is part of his team’s game day roster for Week 2: he will make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Henderson returned to practice […]

Patriots fans remain confident in Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not start his third NFL season on the right foot. After playing an efficient brand of football through three quarters in Seattle, Maye admittedly lost his patience and threw three fourth quarter interceptions as the Patriots blew a 10-0 lead. Maye’s struggles and turnover issues struggles against the […]

5 questions and answers about Patriots vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots return home on Sunday to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in their home opener. The game is a rematch from last year’s regular season, but there has been substantial change particularly for the Steelers since the two franchise’s last crossed paths in 2025. In order to find out more about the […]

Patriots elevate punter Mitch Wishnowsky from practice squad on eve of Week 2

The New England Patriots will have a single standard elevation on hand versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The organization called up punter Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad on the eve of Sunday’s meeting at Gillette Stadium. Wishnowsky, 34, gets his second appearance in as many weeks with incumbent punter Bryce Baringer beginning the regular season […]

3-Point Stance: The Patriots most crucial to replacing A.J. Brown

Last week, the New England Patriots experienced what life would be like without A.J. Brown this season. It was far from clean. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the third quarter of New England’s season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9. Once Brown left the field, the Patriots’ offensive production regressed. Despite holding […]

Trade pickup Jaylen Reed showing positive strides since Patriots arrival

Jaylen Reed’s first game as a member of the New England Patriots was relatively quiet. The team, however, is not concerned about its late-summer trade pickup. As secondary coach Scott Booker explained earlier this week, the team is happy with Reed’s projection since his arrival. “I think he’s doing a good job,” Booker said. “First […]

Newly-retired Stephon Gilmore reflects on Patriots tenure

In terms of games played, the New England Patriots are not the No. 1 team on Stephon Gilmore’s career list. Between the regular season and playoffs, he appeared in 67 contests for the organization — one fewer than he did for the Buffalo Bills. And yet, when it came to choosing a team to retire […]

Patriots vs. Steelers score predictions for NFL Week 2

The New England Patriots started their 2026 season with a loss, but returning home to Gillette Stadium for the first time this fall will get a chance to earn their first win in front of their home fans. Standing between them and a 1-1 record are the Pittsburgh Steelers, who began the own year with […]

Patriots need ‘competitive stamina’ on point in battle with T.J. Watt

Coming out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener, T.J. Watt added yet another accolade to his Hall of Fame résumé. For a ninth time in his career, the standout edge rusher was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. He was effectively guaranteed the award the moment he left Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium field last […]