Overview

• Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, with Ian Eagle, J.J. Watt and Evan Washburn on the call.
• Vrabel underscored tackling as critical, citing threats such as Jaylen Warren, Jonnu Smith, DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III.
• Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez practiced Wednesday for the first time since July 28, though his availability remains uncertain; New England leads the NFL with nine sacks but has allowed a league-high 630 passing yards.
• Pittsburgh’s defense has yielded 299 rushing yards through two games, including 117 to Seattle, and has allowed at least 30 points in each contest.
• Aaron Rodgers has been sacked seven times behind a line graded poorly by PFF, and he is 0-2 at Gillette Stadium as the Steelers seek to reverse a run of six losses in their past seven trips to New England.