New England
Patriots
0-1
21
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 10d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots 31-21 in a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2028 season. Both teams were looking to establish early momentum, but it was the Steelers who walked away with the victory, showcasing their explosive offense and tenacious defense. Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Drew Allar, who threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense. Running back Jaylen Warren was a force on the ground, racking up 136 rushing yards that helped control the tempo of the game. Despite a standout performance from Kyle Williams of the Patriots, who recorded 106 receiving yards, New England struggled to keep pace with the Steelers' dynamic playmakers. Defensively, Pittsburgh made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. T.J. Watt's relentless pressure resulted in 1.5 sacks, while Joey Porter secured two interceptions, thwarting any potential comeback from New England. The game's turning point came in the second half when Porter's second interception led to a pivotal touchdown drive, solidifying the Steelers' lead and ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drew AllarQB24938%2012096.0
Fernando MendozaQB20630%1512252.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jaylen WarrenHB231365.9361310
Derrick HenryHB10545.471370
Fernando MendozaQB231.5—050
Adonai MitchellWR000.0—000
Drew AllarQB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Kyle WilliamsWR210653.0—1601
Adonai MitchellWR49223.0282340
Josh DownsWR14242.040420
Darnell WashingtonTE23517.5260240
DK MetcalfWR23216.0120200
Jamari JohnsonTE22110.5120111
Jeremiah SmithWR11919.040190
Derrick HenryHB155.03150
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Joey PorterCB10202
Anthony Hill Jr.MIKE60000
T.J. WattLEDG11.5000
Gabe JacasLEDG11000
Christian GonzalezCB30001
Aiden HallFS20000
Robert SpillaneSAM20000
Nick HerbigREDG10.5001
Jamel DeanCB20000
Brandon Finney JrCB20000
Curtis JacobsWILL10000
Patrick QueenMIKE10000
Craig WoodsonSS10002
Jordan ColbertSS10000
Raion StraderCB10001
Joshua FarmerDT10000
Myles MurphyREDG00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Andres BorregalesK0030
Chris BoswellK34252