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Steelers vs. Patriots: How to watch Maye vs. Rodgers in New England, prediction

Pittsburgh travels to Foxborough aiming for a 2-0 record following a 20-13 victory against the Falcons, which marked Mike McCarthy's debut directing the Steelers. Meanwhile, the Patriots seek their initial victory of the campaign after dropping a tight contest in Seattle.

The upcoming matchup adds to an extensive history between the franchises, which featured five playoff clashes between 1996 and 2016—with New England claiming four—as well as a 2004 Halloween game where Pittsburgh snapped the Patriots' 21-game winning run.

In their 2025 Week 3 clash, the Steelers secured a 21-14 road triumph by generating five takeaways, even while producing only 203 yards on offense behind Aaron Rodgers's 139 passing yards and 64 rushing yards on 26 attempts. Drake Maye was responsible for two turnovers in that meeting, including a miscue at the Pittsburgh 2-yard line, though New England subsequently rebounded with 10 consecutive victories on their path to the AFC championship.