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Rodgers' Late TD Lifts Steelers Over Patriots 21-14 in Foxborough

Five giveaways proved decisive in Pittsburgh's first Foxborough win since 2008.

Overview

  • Calvin Austin III hauled in a 17-yard go-ahead pass from Aaron Rodgers with 2:16 left as Pittsburgh moved to 2-1.
  • New England outgained Pittsburgh 369-203 yet lost four fumbles and threw one interception, including two giveaways from the 2-yard line.
  • Drake Maye went 28-of-37 for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and a lost fumble; Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice, and Antonio Gibson also lost one.
  • The Patriots' last chance ended on fourth-and-1 at the Pittsburgh 28 when DeMario Douglas was tackled for a 1-yard loss.
  • Rodgers passed Brett Favre to reach fourth on the all-time touchdown list as Brandin Echols' end-zone interception and Nick Herbig's late strip highlighted five Steelers takeaways.