Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
52
FINAL
33
New England
Patriots
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 52-33 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish early dominance in the league, but it was Pittsburgh that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for the Steelers was Jahmyr Gibbs, who racked up an impressive 281 rushing yards, proving to be a game-changing force on the ground. New England's Tyler Shough had a standout performance as well, throwing for 408 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' relentless attack. Kyren Williams also made a significant mark for the Patriots, contributing 249 receiving yards to his team's effort.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Devin White was a standout with three sacks, consistently pressuring Shough and disrupting New England's rhythm. Blake Cashman's interception was a pivotal moment in the game, halting a potential Patriots scoring drive and allowing Pittsburgh to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 43 | 16 | 37% | 408 | 5 | 1 | 101.6 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 96 | 1 | 0 | 103.3 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 57 | 0 | 0 | 95.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 26 | 281 | 10.8 | 70 | 6 | 63 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 249 | 31.1 | 142 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 45 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Reynolds | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javin Wright | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen Bullock | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 50 |

