Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
20
FINAL
3
New England
Patriots
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 20-3 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they look to establish themselves early in the season, but Pittsburgh's dominant performance leaves them with momentum heading into the next week. Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers' offense with a steady performance, throwing for one touchdown, while Trey Benson was the star of the ground game, racking up an impressive 137 rushing yards. Roman Wilson also contributed significantly in the air, finishing the game with 83 receiving yards. The Steelers' offensive balance proved to be too much for the Patriots, who struggled to find their rhythm. Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Jamel Dean leading the team with four tackles. T.J. Watt added pressure with a sack, while Daylen Everette made a key interception that shifted the momentum in Pittsburgh's favor. The turning point came when the Steelers' defense stifled a promising Patriots drive, allowing Pittsburgh to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drake MayeQB181056%1390157.4
Aaron RodgersQB6467%9510149.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Trey BensonHB181377.6301520
Aaron RodgersQB111.0—110
Roman WilsonWR000.0—000
TreVeyon HendersonHB2-2-1.01000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Roman WilsonWR38327.7641680
Rob GronkowskiTE24623.0240430
Tank DellWR13030.070300
Kyle WilliamsWR22914.570270
A.J. BrownWR3186.03070
Trey BensonHB11212.0130120
TreVeyon HendersonHB11010.0100100
Romeo DoubsWR166.03060
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Daylen EveretteCB10101
Jamel DeanCB40000
Craig WoodsonSS30000
T.J. WattLEDG11000
Karon PruntyCB20002
Troy PolamaluSS10001
Jalen RamseyCB10000
Erick HunterMIKE10000
Robert Spears-JenningsFS10000
Channing TindallMIKE10000
Cam HeywardDT10000
Payton WilsonWILL10000
Gabe JacasLEDG10000
Derrick HarmonDT10000
Harold Landry IIIREDG10000
Milton WilliamsDT10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Andres BorregalesK11047
Chris BoswellK0020