The New England Patriots are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots, who lost their season opener to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10, will welcome back running back TreVeyon Henderson from an ankle injury. Henderson was a key offensive weapon in his rookie season, scoring four long touchdowns. The Steelers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, won their opener against the Atlanta Falcons 20-13, despite an inefficient offensive performance. The Patriots' defense performed well in Week 1, ranking sixth in scoring defense, while the Steelers' offense struggled on third and fourth downs.
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