The Pittsburgh Steelers walked into Foxborough and walked out with a shootout win, beating the New England Patriots 49-35 in Week 2. It was a track meet from the opening drive, with both offenses trading haymakers and neither defense finding much footing until the closing stretch. Pittsburgh moves to a fast start in the 2026 campaign, while New England is left searching for answers after surrendering 49 points at home. Aaron Rodgers was surgical, throwing for 306 yards and six touchdowns in a performance that dictated the game's rhythm from start to finish. Every time New England answered, Rodgers found another end zone. The Patriots did their part to keep pace, with Kyle Williams leading all receivers at 122 yards and Drake Maye adding a game-high 76 rushing yards, repeatedly escaping pressure to extend drives. But Maye's legs and Williams' production weren't enough to match Pittsburgh's touchdown-per-possession pace. The difference came from the takeaway column. Malik Harrison picked off two passes for the Steelers, swinging possessions in a game where nearly every drive ended in points. Jamin Davis added two sacks to keep New England off schedule, and Jalen Ramsey paced Pittsburgh with three total tackles. Harrison's second interception was the turning point, snuffing out a Patriots response and handing Rodgers the ball back with the lead in hand.