Patriots at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 48, New England Patriots 14 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Patriots 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Steelers 48 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPDrew Allar 293 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 41 yds rushingMichael Pittman 116 yds receivingRobert Spears-Jennings 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 156 · 295Passing yards 90 · 293Rushing yards 66 · 2Completions 7/20 · 14/18Yards per carry 5.1 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the New England Patriots, securing a commanding 48-14 victory. The win not only boosts the Steelers' confidence but also sets an early tone for the 2027 season, as they look to assert their dominance in the league.
Drew Allar was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 293 yards and an astounding six touchdowns. His connection with Michael Pittman was particularly lethal, as Pittman amassed 116 receiving yards, consistently finding openings in the Patriots' secondary. The Steelers' offense showcased a balanced attack that kept the Patriots on their toes throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Alex Highsmith leading the charge. He recorded three total tackles and added a sack, demonstrating his ability to disrupt the Patriots' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Daylen Everette intercepted a pass, setting up another quick touchdown drive that pushed the Steelers' lead to an insurmountable margin.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 7/20 | 35% | 112 | 2 | 3 | 48.3 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 14/18 | 78% | 293 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 59 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 64 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 34 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. WattDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson BruenerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |