Steelers at Patriots
New England Patriots 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 ยท ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
Final Score
Steelers 17 0 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 0 XP
Patriots 30 4 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 1 XPDrake Maye 310 yds passingJaylen Warren 52 yds rushingTyreek Hill 111 yds receivingChristian Elliss 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 190 ยท 331Passing yards 138 ยท 331Rushing yards 52 ยท 0Completions 0/0 ยท 21/33Yards per carry 4.7 ยท 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 1d ago
The New England Patriots topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-17 in a Week 2 showdown of the 2026 season, solidifying their early-season momentum. With both teams looking to establish their identities, this matchup was crucial for playoff positioning as the season progresses.
Drake Maye was the star of the night for New England, throwing for 310 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Tyreek Hill also made his mark, racking up 111 receiving yards and serving as a reliable target for Maye. The Patriots' combination of aerial prowess and timely execution proved too much for the Steelers to handle.
Defensively, the Patriots were disruptive, with Harold Landry III leading the charge with 1.5 sacks and Christian Gonzalez adding a crucial interception to stifle any Steelers' comeback hopes. The turning point came in the third quarter when Gonzalez's pick set up a quick touchdown, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. The Steelers struggled to recover from that momentum shift, unable to match New England's offensive firepower.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 21/33 | 64% | 310 | 4 | 1 | 121.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 57 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 34 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 67 | 0 | 35 | 2 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 9 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson BruenerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Christian EllissWILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dell PettusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/2 | 0 | 44 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 1 | 26 |