Pittsburgh
Steelers
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10
FINAL
28
New England
Patriots
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New England Patriots secured a decisive 28-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their status as a formidable force early in the campaign. With both teams eager to establish momentum, the Patriots' performance showcased their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Leading the charge for New England was quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating both accuracy and composure in the pocket. His connection with receiver Xavier Worthy proved pivotal, as Worthy amassed 100 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and creating scoring opportunities. Running back Keaton Mitchell added to the offensive effort with a solid 74 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded attack.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Caleb Ransaw leading the team with seven total tackles, ensuring the Steelers struggled to find rhythm. The turning point came when cornerback Riq Woolen intercepted a pass, halting a potential Steelers comeback and allowing New England to maintain control of the game. The combination of offensive firepower and defensive resilience ultimately paved the way for the Patriots' comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 127.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 200 | 1 | 2 | 57.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 21 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 29 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 17 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 51 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 27 |

