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Patriots need ‘competitive stamina’ on point in battle with T.J. Watt

J. Watt.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the upcoming matchup by praising the Steelers' defensive front, while rookie quarterback Drake Maye noted that the dangerous edge rusher consistently disrupts opposing offenses.

Watt enters the contest fresh off an award-winning opening week, having been honored as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. During that season opener, Watt secured the triumph by scoring on a game-ending interception return for a touchdown, topping all edge defenders across the league in Week 1 Pro Football Focus grades.