Game info: Patriots vs. Steelers, Week 3
⏰ Update time: Just a few Days Away – Patriots vs. Steelers, Week 3
📅 Posted September 19, 2025
⏳ The stage is set. This Sunday, the Patriots will host the Steelers at Gillette Stadium in a crucial AFC matchup—both teams looking to build momentum after mixed starts to the season.
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST Nationwide: CBS (national broadcast) Local Coverage: NBC Sports Boston for New England fans; local Pittsburgh channels for Steelers coverage
💻 LIVE STREAMING Nationwide: NFL+ and major streaming platforms carrying CBS games Regional apps: Patriots viewers via Boston sports apps; Steelers fans via Pittsburgh’s regional streaming services
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST New England: Local sports radio (Boston area) Pittsburgh: Local radio stations serving the Steelers market Nationwide: SiriusXM NFL channels
📅 GAME DETAILS
Date/Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025 — Kickoff at 1:00 PM EDT
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Spread & Over/Under: Steelers are slight favorites at –1.5; total points line around 44.5
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
Patriots are aiming to secure back-to-back wins after rebounding in Week 2. Coach Mike Vrabel stresses the importance of maintaining defensive intensity against Pittsburgh's run game.
Key players like Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) remain questionable; Stefon Diggs is recovering from injury but expected to play limited snaps. Harold Landry III and others are monitoring practice reports.
Pittsburgh Steelers are seeking to bounce back from a Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense will face pressure, while rookie Kaleb Johnson is sidelined from special teams duties after a blunder. Defensive injuries including DeShon Elliott (knee) and Isaiah Loudermilk (ankle) could impact their steel curtain defense.
⚠️ WHY THIS GAME MATTERS This isn’t just any inter-conference clash—it's a test of resilience for both squads. For Patriots, it’s about solidifying their identity under Vrabel and leveraging home advantage. For Steelers, it’s redemption under Mike Tomlin and avoiding an early-season skid, especially with high expectations in the AFC North.
