Live Coverage: Christian Barmore’s strip sack helps give Patriots 17-point lead over Steelers
Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense will be under a microscope as the team looks to perform without A.J. Brown, who suffered a high-ankle sprain during the team’s Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
How will the team fare against the Steelers? Follow along for live updates throughout the game.
12:41 — Aaron Rodgers is sacked and the Patriots will get the ball back.
SCORE UPDATE: Patriots 20, Steelers 3
13:39 — STEELERS TURNOVER!
Christian Barmore strip-sacked Aaron Rodgers, which led to a scoop and score from Elijah Ponder. The extra point from Andy Borregales gives the Patriots a 20-3 lead.
Patriots 13, Steelers 3
SCORE UPDATE: Patriots 13, Steelers 3
0:43 — Andy Borregales makes it a two-score game with a 45-yard field goal.
2:02 — WHAT A CATCH!
Romeo Doubs is wide open and Drake Maye connects with him for a 63-yard catch. A massive play for the Patriots offense.
— It’s been a tough day for the Steelers offense.
INJURY UPDATE:
2:22 — DK Metcalf drops a crucial pass on third down and the Steelers punt the ball away.
3:50 — NO GOOD!
Andy Borregales misses the 47-yard field goal to keep the game 10-3.
6:35 — Rhamondre Stevenson takes off!
The running back picks up 24 yards and looks to be back in New England’s good graces after his earlier fumble.
7:07 — A nine-yard catch by Kyle Williams gives the Patriots a first down.
INJURY UPDATE:
12:51 — Well, that momentum didn’t last long.
Drake Maye turns the ball over after he was intercepted by the Steelers.
13:29 — Drake Maye connects with Romeo Doubs for 29 yards.
Patriots 10, Steelers 3
SCORE UPDATE: Patriots 10, Steelers 3
0:05 — That one is good.
Chris Boswell nails the 56-yard field goal to close out the half and get the Steelers on the board.
INJURY UPDATE: Breathe easy, Patriots fans.
0:12 — Marcus Jones was able to walk to the sideline.
INJURY UPDATE: Look away, Patriots fans. Another injury for New England.
1:05 — The Patriots will give the ball back to the Steelers in the final minute of the first half.
1:43 — T.J. Watt sacks Drake Maye.
INJURY UPDATE: Safety Dell Pettus is questionable with an ankle injury.
Injuries continue to pile up for New England.
2:54 — The Steelers will get another chance to convert. The Patriots were called for pass interference on third down.
It’s 1st-and-10 with halftime approaching.
MORE INJURY UPDATES:
INJURY UPDATE: Dre’Mont Jones was in a lot of pain after the last play. He is headed to the locker room.
7:46 — Aaron Rodgers gets completely blindsided and the ball comes loose, no one can seem to get the ball under control.
After all that, the Steelers punt and the Patriots will get the ball.
10:42 — The Steelers extend the drive when Aaron Rodgers connected with Germie Bernard.
INJURY UPDATE: Michael Owenu has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury.
SCORE UPDATE: Patriots 10, Steelers 0
Andy Borregales hits the 30-yard field goal to extend New England’s lead.
Patriots 7, Steelers 0
INJURY UPDATE:
The cart is coming out for Michael Owenu.
1:01 — Drake Maye is taken down after T.J. Watt got to him.
It’s 2nd-and-goal.
1:43 — Drake Maye throws off his back foot and goes long and connects with Eli Raridon for a 30-yard catch.
4:11 — NO GOOD!
Chris Boswell misses the 57-yard field goal.
4:15 — The Patriots prevent the Steelers from converting the third down. Pittsburgh will try to settle for a field goal.
8:08 — Aaron Rodgers has his first completion of the game.
SCORE UPDATE: Patriots 7, Steelers 0
TOUCHDOWN!
8:22 — There he goes!
TreVeyon Henderson scores on a 39-yard run. The extra point is good and it’s 7-0 Patriots.
9:10 — The Steelers were a touch early on defense and negated what would have been a big play from Jalen Ramsey.
10:09 — TreVeyon Henderson gets his first look of the day. He missed Week 1 with an ankle injury.
10:17 — Marcus Jones with an 18-yard return as the Patriots get the ball back.
— Gabe Jacas is making his presence known once again
— Mike Vrabel was seen on the bench talking to Rhamondre Stevenson after the fumble. He has a history of fumbling against the Steelers.
11:17 — Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled and it is recovered by the Steelers.
A defeating end to the Patriots’ opening drive.
11:56 — Drake Maye goes long to Hunter Henry for a gain of 30.
13:15 — Drake Maye connects with Pop Douglas just shy of the first down.
13:28 — The Steelers punt and the Patriots get the ball for the first time today.
A look at New England’s defense:
15:00 — The Patriots won the coin toss and deferred to the Steelers.
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