Pittsburgh Steelers to face New England Patriots in Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to face the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The Steelers enter the matchup following a 20-13 season-opening victory against the Atlanta Falcons, moving to a 1-0 record. Their defense was highlighted by T. J. Watt, who recorded two sacks, three tackles for loss, and a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown.

The New England Patriots enter the game with a 0-1 record after a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Concerns for the Patriots include offensive struggles, specifically quarterback Drake Maye's performance, which included three fourth-quarter interceptions in the previous game.

Betting odds currently list the New England Patriots as favorites with a moneyline of -240 and a spread of -5, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are listed as underdogs with a moneyline of +204 and a spread of +5. The projected total points for the game is 42.5.