Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
57
FINAL
43
New England
Patriots
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 57-43, showcasing their offensive prowess and highlighting the stakes of an early-season clash between two potential playoff contenders. The victory not only boosts Pittsburgh's confidence but also sets the tone for the remainder of the season.
Aaron Rodgers put on a masterclass performance, throwing for an astounding 673 yards and eight touchdowns, leading the Steelers' high-octane offense. The passing game thrived, with multiple targets stepping up, but it was Rodgers' ability to connect downfield that truly set the Steelers apart. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson of the Patriots shined in his own right, rushing for 198 yards, while Kyle Williams added 204 receiving yards to keep New England competitive.
Defensively, the Steelers made impactful plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jamel Dean's two interceptions were crucial, stifling New England's scoring opportunities at pivotal moments. The game turned when Dean's second pick led to a quick touchdown, creating a gap that the Patriots couldn't close. While Gabe Jacas recorded two sacks for New England, it was Pittsburgh's ability to generate turnovers that ultimately paved the way for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 49 | 25 | 51% | 673 | 8 | 3 | 110.7 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 30 | 12 | 40% | 387 | 4 | 6 | 87.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 19 | 198 | 10.4 | 21 | 2 | 94 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 204 | 40.8 | 73 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 179 | 59.7 | 80 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 7 | 168 | 24.0 | 40 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 55 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 36 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 42 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

