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Patriots vs. Steelers series history ahead of 2026 NFL Week 2
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are the two most successful organizations in modern NFL history, with both winning a record six Super Bowls. Naturally, they also have quite a deep history with one another: Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium will be their 37th overall meeting. Let’s take a look back at the series […]
Mack Hollins’ chemistry with Drake Maye set for bigger test
As Mack Hollins takes his seat in the Patriots team meeting room, it’s typically in the front row next to quarterback Drake Maye. The veteran wide receiver isn’t ready to credit his seat selection into his on-field chemistry with his quarterback, but it’s apparent Hollins has earned Maye’s trust. “I think that the quarterback knows […]
Patriots host veteran offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson on visit
An offensive lineman from head coach Mike Vrabel’s time in Nashville stopped by Foxborough on Wednesday. The New England Patriots hosted veteran free agent Xavier Newman-Johnson on a visit, according to the NFL transaction wire. Newman-Johnson, 27, entered the league with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted rookie in 2022. The Baylor product spent parts […]
Kevin Byard hopes to add Aaron Rodgers to his interception collection
Kevin Byard has made a habit out of intercepting opposing quarterbacks. Since entering the NFL as a third-round draft pick in 2016, he has picked off 37 passes and twice led the league in interceptions. A total of 28 different QBs fell victim to his ball-hawking skills, including some of the best in the league […]
Patriots vs. Steelers Wednesday injury report: Carlton Davis III sidelined as several return
The New England Patriots returned to practice without two members of the active roster. Offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover and cornerback Carlton Davis III stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s preparations for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But recent absences ranging from offensive lineman Ben Brown to linebacker Robert Spillane were on hand in Foxborough. The same would also go […]
Reworked Mack Hollins contract increases Patriots cap space, makes incentives harder to earn
The New England Patriots and wide receiver Mack Hollins have reached an agreement on a reworked contract that reclassified his contract incentives. The 33-year-old entered 2026 with three incentive escalators. He could earn an extra $300,000 each by catching 30 and 40 passes, respectively, and add $400,000 more if hauling in 50 passes during the […]
Patriots vs. Steelers preview for NFL Week 2
With a disappointing 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL opener last Wednesday, the New England Patriots got their 2026 season off on the wrong foot. The goal now is to avoid an 0-2 start against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that started its own season with a victory. What can be expected from […]
Patriots News: Pats need more pass catchers… on defense
TEAM TALK Game Preview, Patriots vs. Steelers: Series history, series breakdown, tale of the tape. Broadcast Info: How to watch and stream Sunday’s 1:00 Patriots home opener against the Steelers. Roster Moves, practice squad: Pats re-signed S Elliott Davison, released TE Shane Zylstra. Vrabel’s X’s & O’s: Breaking down key moments in Week 1 vs. […]
Drake Maye ready to bounce back against the Steelers in Week 2
Drake Maye had a forgettable regular season opener, tossing three interceptions in his final three possessions to seal a 13-10 New England Patriots loss to the Seattle Seahawks. However, there is no time to dwell on those mistakes: Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers awaits. And for Maye, it will be an opportunity to bounce […]
Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Steelers ahead of Week 2
Some former New England Patriots and former Pittsburgh Steelers will meet again at Gillette Stadium. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, four players in the fold this September have been members of both clubs during their NFL careers. With stays ranging from days to years, here’s a glance through those ties ahead […]
Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to practice squad, release veteran tight end
After 24 hours as a free agent, Elliott Davison has circled back to Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots re-signed the safety to the practice squad on Tuesday. To make room, the organization announced the release of tight end Shane Zylstra from the 17-man group. Davison, 24, initially joined the practice squad as the calendar […]
Patriots Power Rankings: Week 2 vs. Steelers ‘a must win’?
Welcome to the season opening column for the 2026 Patriots Power Rankings. Preseason rankings aren’t worth the trouble as there are too many hypotheticals too far away from games that count. Those opinions may prove correct, but there’s no Win-Loss results to measure them by. They’re a fine excuse to offer some thoughts about each […]
Contract details for Christian Gonzalez extension with Patriots
Leading up to their season opener in Seattle, the New England Patriots managed to put an end to one of the dominant stories of their summer. The team and Christian Gonzalez reached an agreement on a four-year, $135 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. “I’m extremely blessed and thankful,” […]
Patriots News: Has Vrabel built team culture that fights back?
Tuesdays typically are a day off for NFL teams. The Patriots practiced yesterday and will meet back tomorrow to introduce the Week 2 game plan for the Steelers this Sunday at 1:00 ET. This will be a gut-check game. How will the team respond after opening the season with a loss? Mike Vrabel has his […]
Kyle Williams among Patriots ready to step up after A.J. Brown injury
The New England Patriots are set to be without star wide receiver A.J. Brown for at least the next month after he landed on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. It’s a significant loss for the Patriots’ passing attack, but one that will not force the team to overhaul its offensive approach. Instead, New England […]
Patriots kickoff return unit has started showing signs of life
Even though their 2025 season was a success overall, the New England Patriots entered the offseason intent on improving several areas that ultimately fell short of expectation the previous year. One of those was kickoff return. While they were tops in the league in punt return average, in large part due to Marcus Jones continuing […]
New Patriots DT DaQuan Jones ‘still has some good snaps ahead of him’
A.J. Brown’s high-ankle sprain and subsequent trip to injured reserve created an open spot on the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster. They could have opted for another wide receiver to fill it, but instead chose to bring in a veteran defensive lineman: DaQuan Jones was signed to a one-year contract over the weekend. Jones has […]
Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 1
The New England Patriots opened their 2026 regular season with a disappointing 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While they enjoy a mini-bye before starting preparation for their Week 2 home opener versus Pittsburgh, the rest of the league will enter the action as well. Between Sunday and Monday a total of 14 games are […]
Patriots add wideout Chandler Brayboy, linebacker Xavier Holmes to practice squad entering Week 2
The New England Patriots made changes to the practice squad as sights set on the 2026 home opener. The organization added wide receiver Chandler Brayboy and outside linebacker Xavier Holmes to the 17-man group amid a series of moves announced Monday afternoon. Brayboy, 25, was in for a workout that included quarterback Connor Bazelak and […]
Patriots practice report: TreVeyon Henderson makes return
Following a weekend off, the New England Patriots were back on the practice fields on Monday for a bonus day of work ahead of Week 2. For the first time since Aug. 24, when he suffered an ankle injury, running back TreVeyon Henderson returned to the practice field. He was joined by offensive lineman Ben […]
Patriots practice report: TreVeyon Henderson makes returns
Following a weekend off, the New England Patriots were back on the practice fields on Monday for a bonus day of work ahead of Week 2. For the first time since Aug. 24, when he suffered an ankle injury, running back TreVeyon Henderson returned to the practice field. He was joined by offensive lineman Ben […]
Mike Vrabel defends Patriots’ offensive game plan against Seahawks
After struggling in the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots offense was hopeful to turn things around in its rematch with the Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 1. While the game as a whole was much more competitive, the end result was still disappointing. The Patriots finished with just 10 points on the day, turned […]
A.J. Brown injury: Patriots receiver to miss more than 4 games on IR
The New England Patriots did not just lose their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks last Wednesday, they also lost wide receiver A.J. Brown to injury. The high-prized offseason trade acquisition suffered a high-ankle sprain and was since placed on injured reserve. While that means he will miss at least four games, the expectation is […]
Patriots position grades from Seahawks loss in Week 1
The New England Patriots started their 2026 season the way they ended their 2025 campaign, with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 13-10 game was as tightly-contested as the final score indicated, meaning that the visiting Patriots were not as bad as their minus-3 turnover differential or current 0-1 record would suggest. We already […]
Patriots News: How to power through the Brown-out
Tonight’s Denver at Kansas City matchup is the final game before the NFL officially moves on to Week 2. Patriots fans wanted to move on last Thursday, but that’s not how it works. Overall it was a very entertaining opening weekend, with more good games than bad. The Patriots weren’t alone in having untimely interceptions […]
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