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Sunday, September 20, 2026
'You're not gonna ruin my Sunday': Mike Vrabel has hilarious reaction to concerns about Patriots offense

Here's how New England's head coach responded after he was asked whether or not he was concerned about Drake Maye's offensive woes.

Pats G Michael Onwenu Feared To Have Season-Ending Leg Injury

The Patriots won a 20-3 blowout over the Steelers on Sunday, but they may have lost starting right guard Michael Onwenu for the long haul. Onwenu is feared to have suffered a season-ending leg...

Pittsburgh Steelers Postgame Quotes 9/20

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and select players comment on their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Instant analysis from Patriots’ 20-3 win over Steelers

There was a chance to clear the air at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots saw it through to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 20-3 in Sunday’s home opener. Here’s a glance back...

5 moments that defined the Patriots’ win over the Steelers

The New England Patriots are back at .500, thanks to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. The game was mostly a defensive affair, but that doesn’t mean it lacked action or...

Mike Vrabel shuts down reporters with feisty response on Drake Maye's performance

The Patriots' head coach wasn't all that interested in addressing the biggest concerns about the team's performance after finally getting a big win.

5 takeaways from the Patriots’ home-opening victory against the Steelers

Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling woes returned, but the Patriots' sacked Aaron Rodgers four times and came away with the win. The post 5 takeaways from the Patriots’ home-opening victory against the...

Gamebook: Steelers at Patriots Week 2

Download the NFL Gamebook with all of the statistics from the Patriots Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

11 instant reactions to the Patriots' injury-riddled Week 2 win over the Steelers

The New England Patriots needed a bounce-back performance against the Steelers, and they did just that in Week 2.

Leftover Patriots thoughts: Pass rush has been the surprise of young season

The Patriots beat the Steelers on Sunday, and the biggest topic in New England all week will be Drake Maye. Understandably so. For one, we are a quarterback-obsessed nation, so we can’t help it....

Patriots injury update: Craig Woodson among several unable to finish Steelers game

The New England Patriots have downgraded safeties Craig Woodson (shoulder) and Dell Pettus (ankle) and tight end Eli Raridon (thigh) to out for the remainder of Sunday’s game. In the secondary,...

Patriots starting RG Onwenu carted off with ankle injury

Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu was carted off the field with an ankle injury late in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Patriots’ Mike Onwenu carted off the field following ankle injury

The Patriots announced that Onwenu had been ruled out. The post Patriots’ Mike Onwenu carted off the field following ankle injury appeared first on Boston.com.

This cartoony Patriots-Steelers fumble sequence that results in 4th-and-43 is must-watch clip

With points proving hard to come by in the early moments of the Patriots and Steelers' Week 2 tilt, spectators had to seek out alternate sources of joy than the scoreboard.

Patriots injury updates as Mike Onwenu, Dre'Mont Jones leave Week 2 early

The Patriots are not having the best injury luck against the Steelers, as multiple starters have exited the game before halftime.

Dre’Mont Jones exits Patriots vs. Steelers with shoulder injury

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones departed Sunday’s contest in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. He is questionable to return. On a third-down Patriots sack, Jones...

Best plays of NFL Week 2: Steelers at Patriots to kick off in early slate

Check out the best from Week 2 around the NFL, with Drake Maye, Aaron Rodgers, Caleb Williams and more in action.

Patriots guard Mike Onwenu carted off with ankle injury against Steelers

New England Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game with an ankle injury. The injury occurred with less than one minute remaining in the...

Drake Maye not playing like top-five QB after ‘spotty' day vs. Steelers

Defense, defense, and more defense. Those were the strengths for the Patriots in their 20-3 win over the Steelers on Sunday, a victory that improved their record to 1-1 after a frustrating opener...

Patriots cannot afford to fall for latest trade temptation after A.J. Brown's injury

Despite losing A.J. Brown for several weeks, the New England Patriots must stay away from several potential wide receiver trade targets.

NFL Week 2 weather updates: Latest news on Steelers-Patriots, Vikings-Bears, more games impacted by rain

Many Week 2 games will be subject to inclement weather. Here's a roundup of the matchups that could have weather playing a large role in their gameplay.

Patriots vs. Steelers live updates: Score, news, discussion from NFL Week 2

The New England Patriots began their 2026 regular season on the wrong foot. Dropping their opener against the world champion Seattle Seahawks, they have started their second campaign under head...

Patriots game day roster for Week 2 vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots’ game day roster underwent some significant changes from Week 1 to Week 2. Some of those are prompted by injuries to wide receiver A.J. Brown and cornerback Carlton Davis....

Patriots inactives for NFL Week 2 vs. Steelers

TreVeyon Henderson is officially back. The second-year running back, who missed the New England Patriots’ season opener in Seattle because of an ankle injury suffered in late August, is part of...

Patriots vs. Steelers live coverage: Can Drake Maye, Patriots bounce back at home?

Drake Maye and the Patriots are looking to rebound after a late-game collapse against Seattle in Week 1. The post Patriots vs. Steelers live coverage: Can Drake Maye, Patriots bounce back at home?...

Week 2 Inactives: Steelers at Patriots

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers announce the following inactive players ahead of their NFL Week 2 game on September 20, 2026.

Inactives Analysis: RB TreVeyon Henderson, WR Efton Chism III to make season debuts vs. Steelers

Henderson and Chism III are officially active for Week 2 vs. the Steelers after sitting out the Patriots season opener.

Patriots fans remains confident Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not start his third NFL season on the right foot. After playing an efficient brand of football through three quarters in Seattle, Maye admittedly...

Sunday Patriots Notes: Defense keeps searching for takeaways

Coming into Week 2 with a loss under their belt, the New England Patriots will try to get their season back on track in front of their home crowd. To do so, they will have to get their revenge...

Mike Onwenu suffers serious-looking injury; several Patriots hurt vs. Steelers

A week after losing A.J. Brown to a high ankle sprain, the Patriots suffered another injury to an offensive starter, and this one did not look good. Mike Onwenu went down in visible pain after...

3 things Patriots must do even better to get back on track against the Steelers

The Patriots obviously need a win in Week 2, but here are 3 things they have to do to get the job done against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What to expect from Drake Maye vs. the Steelers: Can the Patriots QB put the opener behind him?

New England wants Maye to be patient but aggressive. Can he have success against the daunting Pittsburgh defense?

NFL weather updates: Forecast concerns for Steelers-Patriots, Packers-Jets and more

A look at the weather forecasts of Steelers-Patriots, Packers-Jets, Bears-Vikings and more.

Romeo Doubs now has even more pressure to show up for the Patriots in Week 2

The Patriots' newest wide receiver has a chance to change his Patriots' future with a big performance in Week 2.

5 questions and answers about Patriots vs. Steelers

The New England Patriots return home on Sunday to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in their home opener. The game is a rematch from last year’s regular season, but there has been substantial change...

Steelers' bad luck just gave Drake Maye a prime opportunity he can't botch

Key injuries to the Steelers' defense give Drake Maye a big chance to bounce back in Week 2 to put the Patriots back on the map.

Bills vs. Patriots tickets 2026: How to buy the best passes, seats to Week 4 NFL game

The Bills host the Patriots in Week 4 of the NFL season. Here's how to get tickets to the matchup at Highmark Stadium.

What channel is Patriots vs. Steelers on today? Live stream, time, TV schedule to watch NFL Week 2 game

Here's when and where to watch as Drake Maye and New England welcome Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
NFL makes rule change to prevent Patriots’ strategic home-field advantage

New England recently went viral for a tactic it's been doing for years to mess with opposing field goal kickers. The post NFL makes rule change to prevent Patriots’ strategic home-field advantage...

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/19/26

Here are the minor moves and standard gameday practice squad elevations for the second weekend of the NFL season: Atlanta Falcons Elevated: DT Zach Harrison Carolina Panthers Elevated: OLB...

Patriots CB Carlton Davis ruled out of home opener vs. Steelers

Davis was listed as questionable on Friday with a neck injury, and downgraded on Saturday. The post Patriots CB Carlton Davis ruled out of home opener vs. Steelers appeared first on Boston.com.

Rain ‘increasingly likely’ during Patriots-Steelers game Sunday

“Rain is looking increasingly likely tomorrow, especially in the afternoon.” The post Rain ‘increasingly likely’ during Patriots-Steelers game Sunday appeared first on Boston.com.

Patriots' legend Ty Law sends some much-needed advice after painful Week 1 loss

Against Pittsburgh and in every other game, Drake Maye has to do a better job protecting the ball. Giveaways against good teams invite disaster. It's time for the now third-year player to step up...

Patriots elevate punter Mitch Wishnowsky from practice squad on eve of Week 2

The New England Patriots will have a single standard elevation on hand versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The organization called up punter Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad on the eve of...

Roster Analysis: Patriots downgrade CB Carlton Davis III to out, elevate P Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad for Week 2 vs. Steelers

The Patriots will be without their starting corner while the Steelers are also missing starting WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot).

Patriots Elevate P Mitch Wishnowsky from the Practice Squad

The Patriots announced today that they have elevated P Mitch Wishnowsky to the active roster from the practice squad for the second straight week.

Patriots downgrade cornerback Carlton Davis III to out ahead of Steelers matchup

The New England Patriots will go against the Pittsburgh Steelers without Carlton Davis III. The starting cornerback has officially been downgraded to out for Sunday’s home opener at Gillette...

Mike Vrabel makes one point very clear about the Patriots' rookie class

While the raw numbers weren't that impressive, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was satisfied with the rookies' first taste of NFL action.

Steelers rule out WR Pittman Jr. vs. Patriots with foot injury

The Steelers will be without another starter for their Week 2 game against the Patriots after downgrading wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to out with a foot injury.

TreVeyon Henderson has all the makings of helping the Patriots get a win in Week 2

The Patriots are poised to rebound nicely from the deflating loss to Seattle in the opener in a very winnable game. Drake Maye will likely right the ship, and if he avoids turnovers, the...

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