Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
56
FINAL
0
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the Pittsburgh Steelers routed the New England Patriots 56-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish early momentum, but the Steelers left no doubt about their intentions with this commanding victory.
Drew Allar was the star of the show, throwing for 388 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his prowess behind center. He connected time and again with Darnell Washington, who racked up 134 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. The Steelersโ offense operated like a well-oiled machine, producing big plays and keeping the Patriotsโ defense off balance.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, led by T.J. Watt, who recorded five total tackles and three sacks, wreaking havoc in the backfield. Jalen Ramsey added to the Patriots' woes with two crucial interceptions, further stifling any hopes of a New England comeback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Ramsey's first interception set up a quick touchdown, shifting the momentum decisively in favor of the Steelers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 32 | 21 | 388 | 4 | 1 | 133.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 33 | 15 | 233 | 0 | 5 | 29.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 8 | 9 | 1.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 7 | 134 | 19.1 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 47 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

