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Sunday, September 20, 2026
Schefter: Porter Exploring Second Opinion On Back Injury Amid Possible Week 3 Return

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still holding out hope that Joey Porter Jr. returns to honor the final year of his rookie contract after the two sides failed to reach terms on an extension prior to...

Fowler: Troy Fautanu Expected To Play Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Troy Fautanu has been dealing with an ankle injury since last Sunday’s game and finished the week officially listed as questionable for today’s game. According to ESPN’s...

Chris Hoke Believes Germie Bernard ‘May Be Right Now A Better Receiver’ Than Roman Wilson

Regardless of who is healthy, Chris Hoke believes that Germie Bernard should already be playing more for the Steelers. More, in fact, than Roman Wilson, apparently, the team’s WR No. 3. Wilson is...

Steelers-Patriots Week 2 inactives prediction puts rookies on the spot

Joey Porter Jr. and Michael Pittman Jr. headline the Pittsburgh Steelers’ projected seven-player inactive list against the New England Patriots.

Steelers Week 2 game picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots will square off today in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. Pittsburgh won this matchup last season by the score of 21-14 off the strength of five...

‘Sneaky Smooth’: Steelers Wary Of Patriots TE Who’s Done Damage Against Them

The last time the Steelers played the Patriots, they seemed to lose track of one player in particular on New England’s offense. Veteran TE Hunter Henry had a big game, catching 8 of 11 targets for...

Steelers vs. Patriots Week 2: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the chance to start 2-0 with a road win over the Patriots. Here is everything you need to know before kickoff.

Will DK Metcalf Have Bounce-Back Game After Sloppy Season Opener?

Will DK Metcalf have a bounce-back game after his poor performance in Week 1? The Steelers need much more consistency and playmaking out of DK Metcalf, which they didn’t get against the Falcons....

Gerry Dulac’s 2026 NFL predictions: Week 2
Steelers-Patriots scouting report: Can the defense force more mistakes out of Drake Maye?
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.

Steelers Vs Patriots Prediction

Ad we’ve done in the past, below are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning (or losing) today’s game. Three things that need to happen for the Steelers to end up on the...

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Steelers Vs. Patriots 2026 Week Two: Game Time, Line, Weather, Injuries, TV, & Radio Schedule

2026 Week 2 Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) vs. New England Patriots(0-1) Kickoff: 1:00 PM/ET, Sept. 20, 2025 Site: Gillette Stadium (64,628) • Foxborough, MA Playing Surface: FieldTurf TV Coverage: CBS...

Depot After Dark: Steelers Scout Sac State, Kelces In Awe Of Darnell, Refs’ Point Of Emphasis

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot...

Cole Holcomb Names Steelers’ Top Defensive Priority Against Patriots

Last season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished second in MVP voting during his sophomore campaign. Ahead of their Week 2 matchup against Maye and the Patriots, however, the...

Starting Patriots defender ruled out of Steelers Week 2 matchup

The Steelers learned earlier Saturday that their offense would be shorthanded on Sunday when wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was officially ruled out of the contest with a foot injury. Now it...

‘Oh, We Won’: Former Patriots LB Knew Steelers Lost After First Play Of 2016 AFC Championship

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since the 2016 season, when they won playoff matchups against the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a sobering drought for a team that...

Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,025)

Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with...

Saturday Night Open Thread: Can’t Stand *Pats

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and the Steelers are 1-0!...

Florio: Steelers Received ‘At Least’ One Trade Call About Joey Porter Jr., Team’s Ask Is ‘A Lot’

A trade may be the most logical way out of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing Joey Porter Jr. saga, with the star cornerback sitting out games amid a contract standoff. While Porter is officially...

NFL Bans Clever Patriots Scoreboard Trick Before Steelers Matchup

Stop be if you’ve heard this before. The New England Patriots were exploiting small loopholes in the NFL rulebook to gain an advantage. I know, you are probably just as shocked as I am. But this...

‘Wasn’t Up To Our Standard’: McCormick Vows Steelers O-Line Will ‘Be Better’

The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested heavily in their offensive line through recent drafts. However, as Week 1’s win over the Atlanta Falcons showed, the unit still has plenty of room for...

Steelers make roster moves ahead of Week 2 vs. Patriots

The Steelers made a number of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the New England Patriots. According to a team announcement Saturday, Pittsburgh has elevated running back Travis Homer...

Steelers Versus Patriots: Week Two Projected Inactive List

The Pittsburgh Steelers play the New England Patriots on the road on Sunday and if you’re like me, you’re counting down the hours until the 1 PM/EST contest begins. As usual, I will attempt to...

Steelers Make Roster Moves Ahead Of Patriots Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated CB Doneiko Slaughter and RB Travis Homer from the practice squad ahead of their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots, the team announced on X. They...

Patriots DC calls Darnell Washington a ‘big challenge’

The New England Patriots have plenty to prepare for as they get set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, and tight end Darnell Washington presents a particularly difficult matchup. Patriots defensive...

Patriots Rule Out Key Defender For Steelers Game

The New England Patriots have ruled out starting CB Carlton Davis III with a neck injury for Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced on X. CB Carlton Davis III has...

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.

Pregame Week 2: Five Steelers Thoughts Ahead Of The Patriots Game

My final five Pittsburgh Steelers pregame thoughts as they face the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium for their first road game of the 2026 NFL season. 1. A MUCH-NEEDED BREAK The Joey...

Steelers lose Michael Pittman Jr., handing Germie Bernard his first real shot vs. Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers must replace Michael Pittman Jr.'s Week 1 production, creating an opening for Germie Bernard, Roman Wilson and heavier personnel.

Pittman’s Absence Has Major Silver Lining For Steelers

Michael Pittman Jr.’s appearance on the injury report likely evoked some PTSD among Pittsburgh Steelers fans who remember the team’s struggles to find a reliable No. 2 wide receiver. Yet his...

Michael Pittman Jr. OUT vs. Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their top pass-catching options on Sunday, as they have officially declared wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. out for their Week 2 contest against...

Steelers Vs Patriots Preview: 5 Keys To Victory In Week Two

After getting a win in their home opener, the Steelers will travel in Week 2 to take on the AFC Champion New England Patriots. The Patriots struggled in their Super Bowl rematch during Week 1....

The Steelers will be without Michael Pittman Jr. and Joey Porter Jr. on Sunday
Steelers Rule Out Michael Pittman Jr. Against Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers have downgraded WR Michael Pittman Jr. to out against the New England Patriots, per Steelers communications director Burt Lauten on X. The #Steelers have downgraded WR...

Steelers Vs Patriots X Factor: WR Roman Wilson

As we do every week to prepare you for the upcoming game, we give you our X factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept or scheme. Here’s our Pittsburgh Steelers X factor against...

Steelers Spin: The Road Goes Through New England

In the second game of the young National Football League season, the Pittsburgh Steelers head off to Gillette Stadium after a surprisingly close shave against the injury-battered and hapless...

3 massive questions the Steelers need to answer against the Patriots

The Pittsburgh Steelers won an ugly game against the Falcons, but if they want to have a shot against the Patriots, they must answer some questions.

Film Room: Robert Spears-Jennings Is Already A Special Teams Menace (And Maybe More)

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept all 10 of their rookie draft picks and an undrafted free agent at roster cutdowns. But only seven of them dressed for the team’s Week 1 game against the Atlanta...

Study: The Initial Numbers On Aaron Rodgers Are Encouraging

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense certainly has room to grow from the season opener. While a win is a win, I wanted to evaluate the passing game, with a particular lens on QB Aaron Rodgers. The...

Steelers vs. Patriots: How to watch Maye vs. Rodgers in New England, prediction

The Steelers are hoping to get off to a 2-0 start, while the Patriots remain in search of their first win

Steelers could unleash Germie Bernard with Michael Pittman Jr.'s injury concerns

The Pittsburgh Steelers must rely on rookie WR Germie Bernard if Michael Pittman Jr. is sidelined due to a foot injury against the New England Patriots.

Pelissero: ‘Nobody Is Ruling Out A Return’ Week 3 For Joey Porter Jr.

If there’s one team the Pittsburgh Steelers need to be at full strength for in the secondary, it’s against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. They boast arguably the league’s best wide...

A.J. Brown’s absence puts Steelers’ coverage communication under pressure

The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t face A.J. Brown, but Mike Vrabel can stress their secondary by moving the New England Patriots’ receivers across the formation.

‘That’s A Double Whammy’: AFC Exec Questions Joey Porter Jr.’s Trade Value

The best remaining path for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joey Porter Jr. in their ongoing game of contract chicken may be a trade. But even that could prove easier said than done, according to one...

Aaron Rodgers expresses faith in DK Metcalf after rough Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a quality performance against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Rodgers 24-40 for 221 yards and a touchdown stat line doesn’t necessarily tell the...

‘Elite Finisher’: Domata Peko Excited To Unlock ‘Elite Traits’ In Derrick Harmon

Derrick Harmon didn’t overwhelm on the stat sheet last week, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t play a strong game. In all, he finished with three tackles, all of them run stops against Bijan and...

Beat Writer Predicts Steelers Beat Patriots ‘Relatively Easily’

The Pittsburgh Steelers look to keep their undefeated record alive against the New England Patriots this week, but it’s not a game many are expecting them to win. Coming off a Super Bowl...

Steelers’ Troy Fautanu scare exposes real gamble behind Broderick Jones trade

Troy Fautanu's ankle injury highlighted how little proven tackle depth the Pittsburgh Steelers have after trading Broderick Jones to Dallas.

Opportunity Knocks For Germie Bernard If Steelers Down A WR Sunday

With Michael Pittman Jr. questionable to play on Sunday, there may be an opportunity for Germie rookie WR Bernard. After playing just a few snaps in his NFL debut last week, he could suddenly have...

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