Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
58
FINAL
17
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 20h ago
In a commanding display, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 58-17 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Steelers' strong start but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league about their offensive firepower and overall dominance. Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Matt Ryan, who threw for an impressive 276 yards and four touchdowns. Running back James Starks was a dual threat, amassing 233 rushing yards and adding 119 receiving yards, showcasing his versatility and playmaking ability throughout the game. Together, they formed an unstoppable offensive duo that kept the Patriots on their heels. Defensively, the Steelers were equally formidable, with Cortez Allen leading the team in tackles and LaMarr Woodley contributing with a sack. The game’s turning point came when Donte Whitner snagged two interceptions, effectively halting the Patriots' momentum and allowing the Steelers to extend their lead. Pittsburgh's ability to dominate on both sides of the ball was key to their resounding victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Matt RyanQB201365%27641127.0
Jay CutlerQB291448%2440437.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James StarksHB1923312.3692590
Matt RyanQB2157.5—0101
Ovie MughelliHB7101.48160
Jay CutlerQB144.02040
Lousaka PoliteFB111.0—110
Aaron HernandezTE000.0—000
Isaac RedmanHB000.0—001
Randall CobbWR000.0—001
Julian EdelmanWR000.0—000
BenJarvus Green-EllisHB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
James StarksHB611919.8841620
Rob GronkowskiTE611419.0320261
Aaron HernandezTE37826.0131480
Daniel GronkowskiTE15454.0310540
Randall CobbWR14343.030430
Arnaz BattleWR13434.031340
Jerricho CotcheryWR12828.0140280
Wes WelkerWR3227.310170
Julian EdelmanWR11414.040140
Mike WallaceWR11010.0—1100
Emmanuel SandersWR177.03070
Ovie MughelliHB2-3-1.53020
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Stephen GostkowskiK11251
Daniel SepulvedaP0000
Shaun SuishamK11721