Week 2: Maye Looks to Rebound From Three-Pick Opener as Steelers Visit Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 20. New England lost its opener 13-10 in Seattle, with Drake Maye throwing three interceptions, and then lost A.J. Brown to injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. TreVeyon Henderson returned to practice and is trending toward playing. Pittsburgh opened with a 20-13 win over Atlanta in Mike McCarthy's debut, with Aaron Rodgers turnover-free and T.J. Watt producing two sacks and a pick-six, though the offense managed just 264 yards. Joey Porter Jr. is questionable with a back injury and remains at odds with the team over his contract.
New England's passing game without Brown
Mack Hollins, Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas become Maye's top targets for at least a month against a Steelers defense that allowed 4.2 yards per play in Week 1.
Pittsburgh's offense was quiet in the opener
One offensive touchdown and 264 yards against Atlanta's depleted pass rush is a low bar; Watt's defensive score carried the day.
Henderson trending toward his debut
The rookie back returned to practice Monday after missing Week 1 with an ankle injury, which would give New England a second dimension the Seattle game lacked.
AI Prediction
Steelers 
Patriots Home field and a 14-win roster at its base
New England's opener came down to Maye's turnovers rather than a talent gap, and Gillette Stadium in a home opener tilts a close game.
Pittsburgh's defense makes this a low-scoring game
Watt and a front that held Atlanta to 264 yards will keep New England's thinned receiver group from running away with it.
Rodgers' offense hasn't shown enough yet
One touchdown drive against a Falcons defense missing both starting edge rushers is why the pick leans home rather than toward the road team.
A narrow home lean. If Maye repeats his three-interception game, Pittsburgh's defense wins this outright.
Patriots Leaders
Steelers Leaders
Team Stats
| Steelers | Stat | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 20.0 | Points Per Game | 10.0 |
| 279.0 | Total Yards | 287.0 |
| 221.0 | Yards Passing | 178.0 |
| 58.0 | Yards Rushing | 109.0 |
| 13.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 13.0 |
| 263.0 | Yards Allowed | 297.0 |
| 143.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 200.0 |
| 120.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 97.0 |
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