An intriguing AFC matchup in Week 2 as Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) travel to Foxborough to face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (0-1). Each team will be looking to take a major step forward on the offensive side of the ball after laboring there in Week 1. Each was impressive, though, on defense. Pittsburgh opened the season with a 20-13 win over the Falcons. Linebacker Payton Wilson recorded 13 tackles, while Edge T.J. Watt registered two sacks and consistently was in the Atlanta backfield. disrupted AtlantaâÂÂs offense. The New England defense was also disruptive allowing just one touchdown and a couple field goals in the Patsâ 13-10 loss.
The top storyline is MayeâÂÂs ability to keep a clean sheet following a horrendous second half and specifically, fourth quarter against the Seahawks. Along those lines is the battle between T.J. Watt and New EnglandâÂÂs offensive line. Watt is coming off a two-sack performance and faces a Patriotsâ offense that struggled with consistency along the line in Week 1. Should they protect their quarterback and offer him ample time to throw, another storyline is Drake Maye vs. PittsburghâÂÂs secondary. Maye threw three interceptions in Week 1 and now faces a Steelers defense that thrives on creating confusion and turnovers.
Ultimately, this game has the look of a defensive battle. That is why the play is the UNDER on the Game Total. Details to support the play below.
LetâÂÂs dive into the numbers and see if we canâÂÂt find an additional sweat or two.
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Game details and how to watch Steelers vs. Patriots
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 1PM ET
- Site: Gillette Stadium
- City: Foxborough, MA
- TV/Streaming: CBS
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Latest Game Odds for Steelers vs. Patriots
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh Steelers (+180), New England Patriots (-218)
- Spread: Patriots -5.5
- Total: 41.5
Money on the hometown Pats has shifted the number since it opened at New England -4.5. The Total has dropped a couple points since opening at 41.5.
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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for SundayâÂÂs game between the Steelers and the Patriots:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports is staying away from a play on the Moneyline
- Spread: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Patriots -5.5.
- Total: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Total UNDER 41.5.
These offenses struggled in Week 1 to put up points. In addition, their head-to-head history is telling. In their last three games, the Steelers are 1-2 straight up and 1-2 ATS, with an over/under 1-2. The average final score is Steelers 17.7, Patriots 17.3 â a combined average of just 35 points per game. ThatâÂÂs well below the current line of 41.5, and it reflects a series that has consistently been low-scoring.
Steelers vs. Patriots: Betting Trends and Stats
- The Steelers are 1-0 against the spread this season
- The Patriots are 0-0-1 against the spread this season
- Pittsburgh is 0-1 to the OVER this season
- New England is 0-1 to the OVER this season
Quarterback Matchup: Steelers vs. Patriots
- Pittsburgh: Aaron Rodgers
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 221 Passing Yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 83.4 Passer Rating - New England: Drake Maye
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 178 Passing Yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs, 54.9 Passer Rating
Steelers vs. Patriots: Top Playmakers
Steelers
- WR DK Metcalf
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 4 Receptions on 10 Targets for 40 Yds, 0 TDs - RB Jaylen Warren
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 10 carries for 46 Yds, 0 TDs - WR Michael Pittman Jr.
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 3 Receptions on 3 Targets for 58 Yds, 0 TDs
Patriots
- RB Rashad Stevenson
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 18 carries for 51 Yds, 5 Receptions on 6 Targets for 44 Yds, 0 TDs - WR Mack Hollins
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 4 Receptions on 5 Targets for 51 Yds, 0 TDs - TE Hunter Henry
2026 Statistics: 1GP, 3 Receptions on 3 Targets for 26 Yds, 0 TDs
Steelers vs. Patriots: Injury Update
Steelers
- CB Joey Porter Jr. (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for SundayâÂÂs game
Patriots
- RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is listed as questionable for SundayâÂÂs game
- C Ben Brown (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for SundayâÂÂs game
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