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Steelers Edge Patriots 21-14 on Late Rodgers TD After New England's 5 Turnovers

Five New England turnovers turned a winnable home game into a loss, putting ball security under the microscope.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 21: Patrick Queen #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers forces a fumble from Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers hit Calvin Austin III for a 17-yard go-ahead touchdown with 2:16 remaining to secure Pittsburgh's win.
  • The Patriots committed five giveaways — four lost fumbles and an interception — with two inside the 2-yard line, including a Rhamondre Stevenson goal-line fumble.
  • Drake Maye went 28-of-37 for 268 yards and two touchdowns but threw an end-zone interception and was strip-sacked late while driving for a potential lead.
  • Pittsburgh generated five takeaways with four fumble recoveries, as former Patriot Jabrill Peppers recovered one and received a game ball.
  • DeMario Douglas was stopped short on fourth-and-1 to end New England's final drive as the Steelers improved to 2-1, earned their first win in Foxborough since 2008, and the Patriots fell to 1-2.