Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
56
FINAL
22
New England
Patriots
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the New England Patriots with a final score of 56-22, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their early-season momentum. The Steelers' victory not only boosts their confidence but also sends a clear message about their intentions for the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was Rico Dowdle, who rushed for an impressive 174 yards, while DK Metcalf added to the offensive fireworks with 137 receiving yards. Despite the loss, New England's Drake Maye put together a commendable performance, throwing for 293 yards and three touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with the high-scoring Steelers.
The turning point of the game came from Pittsburgh's defense, highlighted by Jalen Ramsey's three interceptions that stifled any New England momentum. T.J. Watt also contributed with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on Maye throughout the contest. The Steelers' defensive stand not only forced turnovers but also shifted the game's momentum firmly in their favor, ensuring a comprehensive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 29 | 12 | 293 | 3 | 5 | 73.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 20 | 15 | 275 | 2 | 3 | 110.4 |
| Jayvon Sanchez | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 27 | 174 | 6.4 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jayvon Sanchez | WR | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

