Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
36
FINAL
24
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 36-24 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish early dominance in the league, this game proved crucial for momentum as the season unfolds.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by Drew Allar, who passed for an impressive 305 yards, showcasing his arm strength and precision. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was the standout target, racking up a staggering 168 receiving yards and making key plays throughout the game. Rico Dowdle contributed with a solid ground effort, adding 54 rushing yards to keep the Patriots’ defense on their toes.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial stops, spearheaded by Jalen Ramsey, who snagged two interceptions that shifted the game's momentum in Pittsburgh's favor. Although Harold Landry III from New England recorded an impressive 2.5 sacks, it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive firepower. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Ramsey's second interception set up a touchdown drive, effectively sealing the game for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 305 | 2 | 1 | 106.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 30 | 12 | 40% | 274 | 3 | 3 | 67.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 13 | 1.4 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 168 | 56.0 | 82 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 3 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 53 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | — | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 36 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 34 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 43 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 44 |

