Steelers at Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers 52, New England Patriots 42 · BYL
Final Score
Steelers 52 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Patriots 42 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDrake Maye 312 yds passingJaylen Warren 119 yds rushingDK Metcalf 194 yds receivingTotal yards 381 · 328Passing yards 205 · 312Rushing yards 176 · 16Completions 10/17 · 14/25Yards per carry 9.3 · 1.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 52-42. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but the Steelers ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their position early in the season.
Drew Allar led the charge for Pittsburgh, tossing three touchdowns while throwing for 268 yards. Jaylen Warren was a force on the ground, racking up 119 rushing yards and adding another dimension to the offense. DK Metcalf was a standout in the receiving game, amassing a staggering 194 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Steelers ahead throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game, highlighted by Jalen Ramsey's two interceptions. Despite the Patriots’ efforts, including Gabe Jacas’s two sacks, the Steelers' defense stepped up when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Ramsey’s second interception halted a potential game-tying drive from New England, allowing Pittsburgh to seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 10/17 | 59% | 240 | 3 | 1 | 118.2 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 14/25 | 56% | 312 | 3 | 3 | 100.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 12 | 119 | 9.9 | 26 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drew AllarQB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 12 | 15 | 1.3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 6 | 194 | 32.3 | 52 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 43 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 38 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 17 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | — | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell SmithCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin EcholsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorWILL | 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 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Mitch WishnowskyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |