FINAL: Patriots 17, Steelers 14 - Rush offense grinds out clock for first win

In a game that was largely predictable ... the Patriots found enough offense with a big catch from Nelson Agholor, and a muffed punt from Gunner Olszewski ... to get their first victory.

The Steelers' offense, particularly QB Mitch Trubisky, was awful.

Most impressive aspect was the Patriots grinding the clock with a 13-play drive — all running plays, against a Steelers defense that looked tired without TJ Watt and having played five full quarters in the opener.

Agholor and Meyers were big for the Patriots. Harris and Stevenson combined for 24 carries and 118 yards. 

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Regular-season Game #2: Patriots (0-1) at Steelers (1-0), 1 p.m.
Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh.
TV: WBZ-4. Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (color), Evan Washburn(sideline).
Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston. **Bedard will be on the postgame show approximately one hour after the game.**
Online: Live Box | Steelers media notes | Patriots media notes | Flipcard
BetOnline.ag Latest Line: Patriots -2.5, 40 o/u (lowest over/under in NFL this week)
AccuWeather forecast: Warm and sunny.

LAST WEEK

STATS

FOOTBALLOUTSIDERS.COM BREAKDOWN

ROSTER MOVES

• Patriots didn't elevate anyone from the practice squad, meaning that RB Pierre Strong could be active to be a third player at the position.
• S Joshuah Bledsoe downgraded to out. Adrian Phillips made the trip. 
• Steelers elevated LB Delontae Scott from the practice squad. 

INJURY REPORT

PREGAME READING/LISTENING

NFL Notebook: Is Matt Patricia repeating his early Detroit mistakes with the Patriots' offense?
.@athleticsgreens Podcast: Bedard Patriots Pod - Kraft-Belichick rattling sabers already? Steelers preview
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots, matchup with Steelers 09.16.22
Bedard: In battle of subpar offense, Patriots should be able to do enough vs. Steelers
Bedard's Breakdown: In battle of first-time playcallers, McDaniel clearly won his matchup vs. Patricia
.@betonline_ag Podcast & Video: An offensive mess in Miami
Bedard's Video Breakdown: Offense fails to come through when needed - and the issues aren't easily cleaned up
Bedard: Three plays to an L - Personnel, matchup choices a question mark for Patriots vs. Dolphins

HOW THE PATRIOTS WIN & BEDARD'S GAME PICK