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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the New England Patriots topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as the Patriots aimed to solidify their early-season momentum while the Steelers sought to bounce back from a tough opening week.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 138 yards and one touchdown, while TreVeyon Henderson bolstered the ground game with a stellar 100 rushing yards. A.J. Brown contributed with 53 receiving yards, making key catches to keep the chains moving and the Patriots' scoring drives alive.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Harold Landry III recording a staggering 4.5 sacks, which disrupted the Steelers' offensive rhythm throughout the game. Pittsburgh's defense struggled to contain the Patriots' attack, but Patrick Queen stood out with nine total tackles, working hard to limit the damage. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Landry's relentless pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing New England to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 138 | 1 | 0 | 74.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 12 | 48% | 97 | 0 | 0 | 58.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 18 | 100 | 5.6 | 43 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 48 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 43 | 3.1 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 5 | 4.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

