- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Line: Steelers +5.5
- Total Points: 41.5
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The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) are set to face the New England Patriots (0-1) at Gillette Stadium this Sunday. Pittsburgh enters this game as 5.5-point underdogs according to Las Vegas oddsmakers, with the over/under set at 41.5.
Currently, the Steelers boast a 1-0 record for the season. Their last outing was a victory against the Atlanta Falcons, ending with a score of 20-13. Jaylen Warren excelled on the ground, accumulating 46 yards on 10 carries (averaging 4.6 yards per carry). Pat Freiermuth made significant contributions in the passing game, catching 5 passes for 46 yards (9.2 yards per reception). Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 24 of 40 passes for 221 yards and 1 touchdown, achieving a quarterback rating of 83.4 without any interceptions. Defensively, the Steelers allowed 120 yards on 31 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt. They also permitted 12 completions on 22 attempts, totaling 118 yards and a completion percentage of 54.5%. Throughout the game, the Steelers ran 62 plays and generated a total of 264 yards, with 21 rushing attempts netting only 58 yards (2.8 yards per attempt).
In terms of offense, the Steelers average 20.0 points per game and rank last in the league with only 58.0 rushing yards per outing. Thus far, they have amassed a total of 264 yards and secured 10 first downs while committing 7 penalties for 52 yards. Pittsburgh has turned the ball over once and registered just 1 passing touchdown this season.
Defensively, the Steelers rank 7th in the NFL, allowing an average of 13.0 points per game. They give up 3.9 yards per carry, totaling 120.0 rushing yards allowed per game. In the passing game, Pittsburgh has allowed 118 yards, ranking them 2nd in the league. Their overall defense yields an average of 238.0 yards per game, placing them 3rd overall. They have allowed only 1 passing touchdown and have given up 120 rushing yards this season.
The Patriots enter this game with a record of 0-1. Their last game ended in a narrow defeat against the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 13-10. In that contest, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed 18 times for 51 yards, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. DeMario Douglas was the standout receiver, catching 5 passes for 20 yards (4.0 yards per catch). Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 178 yards on 23 completions out of 33 attempts, finishing with 1 touchdown and a passer rating of 54.9, but also had 3 interceptions. New England’s ground game allowed 22 attempts for 97 yards (4.4 yards per attempt). The defensive unit struggled in the secondary, allowing a completion rate of 70.8%, giving up 188 yards on 17 out of 24 passing attempts. Overall, New England registered 277 total yards while executing 64 plays (4.3 yards per play) and ran for an average of 3.5 yards per carry, finishing with 109 yards on 31 tries.
The New England Patriots average 277.0 total yards per game, placing them 22nd in the league. They also average 109.0 rushing yards per game. So far, they have thrown 168 yards through the air and committed 7 penalties for 50 yards, ranking them 21st in the league in penalties. The Patriots currently rank 28th in scoring, averaging 10.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Patriots are allowing 13.0 points per game, positioning them 8th in the NFL. They have surrendered 1 passing touchdown and average allowing 188.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th overall. Additionally, they’ve given up 97 rushing yards and have participated in 48 defensive plays, placing them 2nd in the league. So far, they have not generated any takeaways and have allowed only 13 points total.
Who will prevail in this Steelers vs. Patriots matchup against the spread?
Expert’s Pick: Bet on the Steelers +5.5
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