Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
44
FINAL
27
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 44-27 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Steelers came into this game looking to establish dominance early in the season, and they did just that, showcasing their offensive prowess against a formidable opponent.
Steelers quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the night, throwing for 349 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team with precision and poise. Running back Kyren Williams added to the offensive explosion with 95 rushing yards, while wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was a favorite target, racking up 114 receiving yards. This trio was instrumental in driving the Steelers to a commanding lead.
While the Patriots struggled to keep pace, their defensive standout Calen Bullock recorded eight total tackles and an interception, but it wasn't enough to swing the momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Steelers scored two quick touchdowns, widening the gap and putting pressure on the Patriots to play catch-up. Odafe Oweh did his part for New England with 1.5 sacks, but ultimately, the Steelers' offensive firepower secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 41 | 27 | 349 | 2 | 2 | 88.3 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 36 | 15 | 196 | 0 | 2 | 36.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 18 | 95 | 5.3 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 44 |

