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Next Opponent: These Patriots earned respect

By Chris Halickein Foxborough, Mass.

September 20, 2026

This afternoon, the Steelers take on the defending AFC champion Patriots in their house. They'll be missing their top wide receiver, and they're coming off a loss in their season opener in Seattle, but they've got firepower.Read More

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