Pittsburgh
Steelers
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38
FINAL
16
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious against the New England Patriots, finishing with a commanding score of 38-16 in their Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season. This win underscores Pittsburgh's determination to establish dominance early in the season as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for the Steelers, throwing for 274 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Running back Jaylen Warren also made a significant impact, racking up 138 rushing yards, while Mike Wallace contributed with 91 receiving yards, making the Steelers' offense a formidable force throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Isaiah Pola-Mao leading the team in tackles with eight. Cam Heyward recorded a crucial sack, and Jalen Ramsey made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in Pittsburgh's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers' defense stifled a Patriots drive, allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 274 | 4 | 0 | 132.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 42 | 24 | 57% | 207 | 1 | 1 | 68.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 19 | 138 | 7.3 | 74 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Wallace | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Wallace | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 65 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 28 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | โ | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

