Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
31
FINAL
15
New England
Patriots
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 308 | 3 | 1 | 100.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 39 | 19 | 49% | 201 | 2 | 0 | 81.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 68 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Darius Taylor | HB | 12 | 66 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 9 | 128 | 14.2 | 30 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darius Taylor | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anto Saka | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tim Jennings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 50 |

