Steelers Visit Patriots in Week 2 NFL Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) visit the New England Patriots (0-1) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for a Week 2 NFL matchup. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS. The Steelers enter the contest with momentum after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 20-13 in their season opener. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the offense, throwing for a touchdown and over 200 yards. The Pittsburgh defense was a key factor, recording four sacks and two interceptions, including a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown by linebacker T.J. Watt. The Patriots are looking to rebound from a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in their opener. A central concern for New England is the performance of quarterback Drake Maye, who threw three interceptions in the defeat. The turnovers proved costly as the Patriots squandered a 10-point second-half lead. Adding to New England's challenges, wide receiver A.J. Brown is out for the game with an ankle injury. Brown's absence was noted as a significant factor in the Patriots' offensive struggles after he exited the Seattle game.