Week 2 brings a familiar matchup to Foxborough, where the Patriots will host the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET from Gillette Stadium.
This one has plenty of history behind it. The teams have met 36 times, and Pittsburgh took the most recent meeting last year, beating New England 21-14. Even so, the Patriots were the ones who ended up with the last laugh by reaching the Super Bowl.
Both clubs arrive with something to prove. The Steelers opened their season with a win over the Falcons, while the Patriots dropped their championship rematch against the Seahawks. The quarterback spotlight also fits the moment, with Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye set to face off again.
For fans looking to be there in person, the current get-in price is $250. Lower level seats are listed at $450, and club passes are $950.
New England’s 2026 schedule now moves into a stretch that includes road games at the Jaguars and Bills, home dates with the Raiders and Jets, and a Thursday night trip to the Bears before a London matchup with the Lions on Nov. 15. The Patriots also have a bye in Week 11 and later face the Chargers, Bills, Vikings, Chiefs, Jets, Broncos and Dolphins down the stretch.
Pittsburgh’s slate sends the Steelers to New England in Week 2 before home games against the Bengals and Browns, a Thursday night trip to Cleveland, and a Saturday matchup with the Colts. The Steelers also have a Paris game listed for Oct. 25, a bye in Week 9, and later meetings with the Eagles, Broncos, Texans, Ravens, Panthers and Titans as the season rolls on.
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Patriots Just Sent A Brutal Message To Mack Hollins
Mack Hollins came out of Week 1 with four catches, and for a player trying to carve out a bigger role, every target matters. Now the Patriots have quietly made the road a little steeper, increasing the reception thresholds on his 2026 contract incentives while leaving the bonus amounts unchanged, a small adjustment that still says plenty about how much production they expect before the extra money kicks in.
The timing only adds to the intrigue. With A.J. Brown set to miss roughly six weeks because of a high ankle sprain, Hollins could be in line for more chances in the passing game, but New England has already shown it is not eager to make those opportunities easy to cash in on. For a veteran receiver trying to turn early usage into real leverage, the next few weeks should tell a lot about where he stands. [Read more 🡒]
Patriots Injury Report Leaves Two Key Availability Questions Before Steelers
The Patriots latest practice report offered a little clarity and a little more uncertainty as they work toward their matchup with the Steelers. Offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover sat out because of a knee injury, while cornerback Carlton Davis III did not practice with a neck issue, leaving New England to monitor two important spots on the injury list heading into the week.
There was some encouraging news elsewhere, with running back TreVeyon Henderson taking part fully after being ruled out previously. Ben Brown, DreMont Jones and Robert Spillane were among the others listed as limited, giving the Patriots a mix of short-term concerns and possible returns to sort through before game day. [Read more 🡒]
Patriots Suddenly Have A Big Week 2 Question Against Pittsburgh
New Englands injury picture looks far better heading into its Week 2 home game against Pittsburgh, with the report staying relatively clean as the Patriots turn the page from opening week. Head coach Mike Vrabel has been able to offer mostly encouraging updates, and the early-week practice field has included signs of progress from players who had been limited or out previously.
A.J. Brown is still working back from an ankle sprain, but he has been active in those early practices, while Rhamondre Stevenson and Cole Henderson have also moved forward after their own absences. The Patriots will still be watching how everyone responds across the rest of the week, but for now the bigger question is less about availability than how close this group is to being fully ready for a tough matchup with the Steelers. [Read more 🡒]