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Steelers vs. Patriots: Week 2 game chat
The Steelers will hope to turn their season-opening win into a season-opening winning streak in their Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots in Foxborough. The Patriots (0-1) are coming off a tough Week 1 loss, but also a mini bye week after falling 13-10 to the Seahawks last Wednesday. The Steelers (1-0) defeated […]
How to watch Steelers vs. Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the New England Patriots in Week 2 as they look to start the year 2-0 for the second time in three seasons. Pittsburgh defeated New England last year in Week 3 by the score of 21-14. Without A.J. Brown, the Patriots are a bit thin at receiver. The Steelers […]
Steelers expect Joey Porter Jr to play Week 3
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Joey Porter Jr for the second straight game to open the 2026 season. Porter spent the offseason and training camp hoping to get a contract extension. A deal didn’t get done, and Porter has been dealing with what the team classified as a back injury during the process. However, […]
Starting Patriots defender ruled out of Steelers Week 2 matchup
The Steelers learned earlier Saturday that their offense would be shorthanded on Sunday when wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was officially ruled out of the contest with a foot injury. Now it appears the Patriots secondary will also be without one of its starters. Davis is a 6’1 and 200-pound cornerback in his ninth NFL […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Can’t Stand *Pats
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and the Steelers are 1-0! Next up is the NE *Cheatriots, though “injuries,” as well as injuries, will have the Steelers shorthanded. Here’s hoping we repeat […]
Steelers make roster moves ahead of Week 2 vs. Patriots
The Steelers made a number of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots. According to a team announcement Saturday, Pittsburgh has elevated running back Travis Homer and defensive back Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad to the active/inactive roster for Week 2. Both players will revert back to the practice squad […]
Patriots DC calls Darnell Washington a ‘big challenge’
The New England Patriots have plenty to prepare for as they get set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, and tight end Darnell Washington presents a particularly difficult matchup. Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr singled out Washington as a “big challenge,” pointing to the fourth-year tight end’s rare combination of size, strength and athleticism. Washington has […]
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. OUT vs. Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top pass-catching options on Sunday, as they have officially declared wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. out for their Week 2 contest against the New England Patriots. Pittman Jr. initially popped up on the injury report on Wednesday with a foot injury. The wide receiver logged consecutive […]
Aaron Rodgers expresses faith in DK Metcalf after rough Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a quality performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Rodgers 24-40 for 221 yards and a touchdown stat line doesn’t necessarily tell the entire story, as Rodgers was consistently let down by his receivers in the contest. The veteran quarterback showed he still has the arm to make […]
Friday Night Open Thread: Stacking wins edition
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Joey Porter Jr OUT vs. Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr will miss his second straight game to begin the season, as the former second-round pick is officially out for Week 2 against the New England Patriots. Porter was listed in all three days of practice, with a back injury getting added to the report on Thursday. Wide receiver Michael […]
Steelers weren’t willing to give Joey Porter more guaranteed money, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their standoff with cornerback Joey Porter Jr have been one of the biggest stories at the start of the NFL season. Porter did not partake at all in training camp, being placed on the PUP list with a back injury. Though as more time goes by, it’s clear that was a […]
Steelers-Patriots preview: What to expect from New England’s offense, defense in Week 2
The Steelers are 1-0 but hoping to build off a game against the Cooper Rush-led Falcons last week that was much closer than it needed to be. The Patriots, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win of the season after a low-scoring loss in a Super Bowl rematch to open the […]
Steelers mailbag: Will DK Metcalf bounce back vs. Patriots?
Welcome to the Week 2 Pittsburgh Steelers mailbag. I just checked the weather for the next week here in the 412, and it isn’t supposed to reach 80 degrees over the next nine days, most of which will be in the 60’s – I think we’re in the clear (he said hopefully). Pittsburgh will travel […]
Steelers mailbag callout: Submit your questions ahead of Week 2
Hey all. I’ll be doing a mailbag on Friday, so drop your questions in the comments of this post, or you can do so over on The Feed post for the mailbag callout, as well. Then return tomorrow to have your questions/comments answered and addressed ahead of Week 2 where the Pittsburgh Steelers will take […]
Patrick Queen voices support for Joey Porter Jr
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. left the media viewing portion of practice early on Thursday. Porter walked off the field with a Steelers trainer after only a few individual workouts. The reasoning for Porter Jr.’s absence is not yet known and head coach Mike McCarthy said before practice that Porter Jr. was scheduled to […]
Joey Porter Jr.’s back flares up again in latest Steelers injury report
Besides a veteran rest day for defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, no new names were added or removed from the Steelers’ injury report from Wednesday to Thursday. However, Thursday’s report included meaningful updates for several players. After being limited on Wednesday with a conditioning/non-injury related designation, cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is now also limited due to […]
Joey Porter Jr leaves practice early with medical staff
The Joey Porter Jr saga with the Pittsburgh Steelers took another odd turn on Thursday. Per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, Porter left practice early with the Steelers’ medical staff. No other information was provided. Porter, of course, did not partake in training camp as he was seeking a contract extension, which did not get […]
Three Rivers Report: Aaron Rodgers doesn’t care about target distribution
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for Week 2 against the New England Patriots, and while the offense took some deep shots against Atlanta, the media wants to discuss the target distribution between the Steelers receivers. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants no part of that discussion and says it is never discussed in the locker room. […]
Steelers film room: Pittsburgh trends on offense, defense against the Falcons
Before we flip the page to the Steelers’ next opponents — our preview of the New England Patriots matchup is out Friday — we here at Read & React wanted to take one last look at the film from Week 1, and take stock of any interesting trends or tidbits we felt worth sharing. We […]
T.J. Watt named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
It’s hardly a surprise, but after a Week 1 against the Falcons where Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt recorded two sacks, a pick six, an additional tackle for loss and four total tackles, he was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week. While only one week of games has transpired, Watt is currently tied […]
Steelers’ Troy Fautanu doesn’t practice Wednesday with ankle injury
Entering Week 2 of the NFL season, the Steelers’ injury report is already growing, and featuring some significant names. According to the team’s official report, starting left tackle Troy Fautanu did not participate in Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, while tight end Darnell Washington missed practice for personal reasons. Fautanu briefly missed time in […]
Mike McCarthy unclear on Joey Porter Jr’s participation level in practice
As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin gearing up for Week 2 against the New England Patriots, it remains unclear if Joey Porter Jr will be on the field come Sunday. Ahead of Wednesday’s practice, head coach Mike McCarthy was asked what the plan would be for Porter in practice this week, and if he would be […]
T.J. Watt already buying into playing fewer snaps
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off the 2026 season with a 20-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, marking their third consecutive Week 1 win, and their sixth opening win over the last seven seasons. The Steelers largely won off the strength of a vintage performance from T.J. Watt. The star edge rusher looked like his old […]
Steelers news: How much longer will Joey Porter Jr standoff last?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. still can’t come to terms on a new contract as the Steelers prepare for Week 2 against the New England Patriots. The team has received calls concerning a trade for Porter Jr., but the team seems set to hold on to the holdout. Will the Steelers […]
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