Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
17
FINAL
28
New England
Patriots
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 2 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing a 28-17 victory. With both teams looking to establish their rhythm early in the season, this win gives the Patriots a promising start as they aim to build momentum in the competitive AFC.
Drake Maye shined for New England, throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. A.J. Brown contributed significantly in the passing game, racking up 88 receiving yards, while the Patriots' balanced attack kept the Steelers' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, Christian Elliss stood out with two sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Steelers’ quarterback. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Patriots capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite a strong performance from Pittsburgh's Rico Dowdle, who rushed for 142 yards, the Steelers could not overcome New England’s offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 18 | 251 | 3 | 1 | 134.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 11 | 6 | 97 | 1 | 0 | 114.5 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 14 | 142 | 10.1 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 3 | -13 | -4.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

