New England
Patriots
0-1
21
FINAL
31
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 9 | 38% | 201 | 2 | 0 | 96.0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 20 | 6 | 30% | 151 | 2 | 2 | 52.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 23 | 136 | 5.9 | 36 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | — | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 28 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 26 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aiden Hall | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Finney Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raion Strader | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 52 |

