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⏰ Game info: Patriots vs. Steelers, Week 3

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.

    Patriots superstar Receives Joyful News Ahead of Big Game Against Steelers
    Patriots superstar Receives Joyful News Ahead of Big Game Against Steelers Foxborough, September 18, 2025 – As the New England Patriots gear up for a crucial Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, star wide receiver Stefon Diggs has received major personal news: his girlfriend, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B, is pregnant with his first child. Cardi B announced the news on CBS Mornings during an interview with Gayle King. She proudly shared, “I feel strong, I feel powerful doing everything, but at the same time, I’m creating a little human being.” This will be Cardi B’s fourth child but Diggs’ first, stirring excitement in both the sports and entertainment worlds. Rumors of her pregnancy had been circulating on social media for weeks, and the official confirmation has thrilled fans. The baby is expected to arrive before Cardi B kicks off her Little Miss Drama Tour in February 2026. Her second studio album, Am I The Drama?, also drops on September 19, just before the Patriots-Steelers game. For Diggs, who has recorded 89 yards on 10 receptions in the first two games of the season, the joy of impending fatherhood is a significant motivator. Teammates say he remains highly focused in practice but is more upbeat than ever. When asked about celebration plans, Diggs simply smiled and said, “Just wait and see.” He added, “Playing for the Patriots was a dream, but having my dad give me more reason to fight on the field – not only for the team but for the family waiting behind me.” Diggs jokingly remarked, “I just hope the kid grows up a Patriots fan, not a Steelers one!” As the Patriots face a challenging season, this personal milestone could fuel Diggs’ performance against the Steelers. Fans are eagerly awaiting the game while celebrating the couple’s new chapter.