Overview

• Cut by the Patriots on Aug. 29, Peppers signed with Pittsburgh roughly two weeks later and faced his old team in his second game with the Steelers.
• Elevated from special teams to a starting role at safety, he logged six tackles and recovered an Antonio Gibson fumble in the third quarter.
• Pittsburgh produced five takeaways after a week emphasizing turnovers, fueling the road win at Gillette Stadium.
• Coach Mike Tomlin recognized Peppers’ contribution with a traditional “petty” game ball for beating a former team.
• Peppers said he envisioned making a play the night before and acknowledged being surprised by his release, while fellow ex-Patriot Ja’Whaun Bentley joined the Steelers’ practice squad and traveled but did not play.