Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
31
FINAL
15
New England
Patriots
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 5d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a commanding 31-15 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 4 of the 2028 season, further solidifying their position in the playoff race. This win not only boosts Pittsburgh's confidence but also places pressure on New England as they strive to find their footing in a competitive AFC landscape. Quarterback Drew Allar was the standout performer for the Steelers, throwing for 308 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets downfield. Wide receiver DK Metcalf was a key beneficiary, racking up 128 receiving yards and consistently finding separation against the Patriots' secondary. Additionally, TreVeyon Henderson led the ground game for New England with 84 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Steelers’ offensive onslaught. Defensively, the Patriots struggled to contain Pittsburgh's offense, but standout performances from players like Christian Gonzalez, who recorded eight total tackles, and Gabe Jacas, who notched 1.5 sacks, kept the game competitive. The turning point came in the third quarter when Allar threw his third touchdown pass, extending the Steelers' lead to 24-9 and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Patriots. Despite their efforts, New England couldn't bounce back, and Pittsburgh capitalized on their mistakes to secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drew AllarQB402563%30831100.8
Drake MayeQB391949%2012081.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
TreVeyon HendersonHB11847.6680382
Jaylen WarrenHB17804.7241170
Darius TaylorHB12665.580130
Rhamondre StevensonHB3155.090150
Drake MayeQB4133.3—040
George PickensWR177.0—070
DK MetcalfWR210.5—040
A.J. BrownWR000.0—000
Kyle WilliamsWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR912814.2302291
George PickensWR68414.0220210
Bryant Wesco Jr.WR67612.7211241
KaVontae TurpinWR34715.770270
TreVeyon HendersonHB33511.7320240
A.J. BrownWR33411.3121130
Kyle WilliamsWR4328.0101180
Eli RaridonTE3289.310123
Rhamondre StevensonHB11515.030150
Hunter HenryTE2105.0—080
Michael PittmanWR199.05090
Pat FreiermuthTE199.0—090
Darius TaylorHB221.0—040
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Andres BorregalesK0010
Tate SandellK12450