Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
42
FINAL
46
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 46-42, setting the tone for a high-octane season. Both teams fought valiantly, but it was the Patriots who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience in a game filled with explosive plays and strategic maneuvers.
Drew Allar put on a remarkable performance for the Steelers, throwing for 536 yards and an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield effectively. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots dominated on the ground, racking up 225 rushing yards, while Germie Bernard had a standout day receiving for Pittsburgh with 300 yards. The offensive fireworks from both sides made for an unforgettable spectacle.
Defensively, the game turned when Craig Woodson intercepted two of Allar's passes, providing critical momentum shifts for the Patriots. Despite strong efforts from the Steelers' defense, including two sacks from Alex Highsmith and a solid performance from Patrick Queen, it was the timely takeaways that sealed the game for New England. The Patriots' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities proved to be the decisive factor in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 46 | 27 | 536 | 6 | 6 | 99.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 10 | 115 | 2 | 3 | 72.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 23 | 225 | 9.8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 14 | 300 | 21.4 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cameron Latu | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 65 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

