The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to Foxborough in Week 2 of the NFL season with a big Sunday afternoon matchup against the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET with TV coverage on CBS and streaming on-demand.
When: Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
TV channel: CBS
Streaming on: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | Paramount+ ($8.99+/mo.)
Steelers vs. Patriots: The matchup
The Steelers ushered in the Mike McCarthy era with a 20-13 season-opening victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, relying heavily on a dominant defensive performance. While veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers managed the offense, it was the defensive front that dictated the game’s tempo. Linebacker T.J. Watt delivered the big blow early in the fourth quarter, snagging a 35-yard interception return for his first career pick-six to go along with two sacks. The Pittsburgh secondary also neutralized Atlanta’s primary receiving threats, shutting out tight end Kyle Pitts and holding wide receiver Drake London to just two catches while facing backup QB Cooper Rush.
The Patriots suffered a frustrating 13-10 road defeat against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 NFL season opener, squandering a 10-point second-half lead in a Super Bowl 60 rematch in Seattle. The Patriots initially found success through the air when quarterback Drake Maye connected with rookie tight end Eli Raridon for the first touchdown of the NFL season, carrying a 7-0 advantage into halftime. However, the offense unraveled down the stretch after star A.J. Brown exited early in the second half with an ankle injury. Forced into obvious passing situations, Maye struggled to find a rhythm against a relentless Seattle secondary, throwing a career-high three interceptions, including a costly late-game pick that ultimately allowed the Seahawks to complete their comeback and run out the clock.