Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-1
6
FINAL
49
New England
Patriots
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the New England Patriots cruised to a 49-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The win not only showcases the Patriots' offensive firepower but also establishes them as a formidable force early in the season, leaving the Steelers searching for answers.
Drake Maye was the star of the show, throwing for 255 yards and five touchdowns, making it a day to remember for the young quarterback. TreVeyon Henderson added to the onslaught with an impressive 149 rushing yards, while Kyle Williams contributed with 101 receiving yards, highlighting the Patriots' balanced offensive attack that left the Steelers' defense reeling.
Defensively, the Patriots were just as dominant, with Christian Gonzalez leading the way with three total tackles and an interception that shifted the momentum firmly in New England's favor. Milton Williams added pressure with a sack, ensuring that the Steelers struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Gonzalez's interception set up another touchdown, pushing the Patriots' lead to an insurmountable level that the Steelers could never recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 255 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 33 | 10 | 30% | 164 | 0 | 3 | 10.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 149 | 12.4 | 55 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 53 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 36 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 55 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

