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Patriots Shut Down Aaron Rodgers and Steelers, 20-3, in Home Opener at Gillette Stadium
TreVeyon Henderson scored on a 39-yard run and the Patriots forced two turnovers to hand Aaron Rodgers four sacks.
- On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 at Gillette Stadium, improving to 1-1 in their home opener.
- New England's defense dictated momentum by forcing two turnovers against quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with linebacker Elijah Ponder returning a strip-sack fumble 19 yards for a touchdown.
- Running back TreVeyon Henderson sparked the offense with a 39-yard touchdown run in his season debut; starting right guard Mike Onwenu was carted off with an ankle injury in the first quarter.
- Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy accepted responsibility for offensive struggles, announcing plans to reduce the offensive volume to improve consistency after the unit managed only three points.
- Pittsburgh faces immediate pressure before Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, while New England aims to build on defensive momentum against upcoming AFC opponents in a critical stretch.
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