Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
28
FINAL
7
New England
Patriots
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 28-7 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams seeking to establish momentum early in the season, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their standing in the league.
Ben Roethlisberger led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns, displaying his elite skill set. Jameson Williams emerged as his primary target, racking up 112 receiving yards and proving to be a crucial asset in the passing game. While the Patriots struggled offensively, Travis Etienne Jr. managed to accumulate 52 rushing yards, yet it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Steelers' explosive attack.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with key contributions from Malcolm Koonce, who registered a sack, and Mel Blount, who intercepted a pass, solidifying their dominance in the secondary. The turning point came when Blount's interception shifted momentum back to the Steelers, allowing them to capitalize and extend their lead. Pittsburgh's defense consistently pressured the Patriots, limiting their scoring opportunities and ensuring a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 15 | 11 | 273 | 3 | 0 | 154.8 |
| Tom Brady | QB | 14 | 9 | 99 | 1 | 1 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 112 | 56.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| John Stallworth | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Wes Walker | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Blount | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Polamalu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Haynes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Law | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

