Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
30
FINAL
76
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of offensive prowess, the New England Patriots topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 76-30 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This commanding victory solidifies the Patriots' position early in the season and sends a message across the league about their offensive capabilities.
Leading the charge for New England was TreVeyon Henderson, who rushed for an impressive 225 yards, showcasing his explosive speed and vision. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers put up a valiant effort, throwing for 446 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Patriots' relentless attack. Darnell Washington also had a standout game for the Steelers, racking up 182 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Patriots made their mark with a formidable performance, highlighted by Robert Spillane’s two interceptions and a sack, which disrupted Pittsburgh's rhythm and shifted momentum. Kevin Byard III anchored the defense with six tackles, helping to contain the Steelers' offense and contribute to a decisive victory. The turning point came early in the second half when New England scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and sealing their dominance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 49 | 30 | 61% | 446 | 4 | 4 | 84.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 8 | 5 | 63% | 160 | 3 | 1 | 106.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 225 | 22.5 | 15 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 11 | 182 | 16.5 | 80 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 47 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 44 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 45 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 25 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

