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Steelers at Patriots: Rodgers–Maye Matchup Highlights Near-Pick’em in Foxborough

Injuries reshape key matchups with Pittsburgh ruling out Alex Highsmith as New England lists Christian Gonzalez questionable.

Aaron Rodgers is entering his third game with the Steelers.
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New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry celebrates sacking Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith during the third quarter of the season-opening game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium, with TV coverage on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
  • Both teams are 1-1 after Pittsburgh fell 31-17 to Seattle and New England beat Miami 33-27 in Week 2.
  • Sportsbooks make Pittsburgh a slight favorite at about -1.5, with projection models leaning Steelers yet expert picks split.
  • Pittsburgh has ruled out edge rusher Alex Highsmith, with additional Steelers absences including CB Joey Porter Jr. and S DeShon Elliott, while Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is questionable.
  • Early defensive numbers point to exploitable matchups as New England ranks last against the pass (~315 yards allowed per game) and Pittsburgh has allowed 394.5 yards and 31.5 points per game, with T.J. Watt still seeking his first sack of the season.