Patriots vs. Steelers | NFL Week 3
Kickoff: Sunday, Sept. 28, 1 p.m. ET
Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA
Broadcast: Fox (local)
Live stream/mobile: Paramount+ (local), NFL+ (local), NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market), NFL Game Pass (international), SiriusXM App (NE: 821,)
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (local | Full list of affiliate stations), SiriusXM (NE: 230, PIT: 385)
Odds: Steelers – Patriots -5.5; O/U 42.5 (via DraftKings)
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PATRIOTS: Game Release (PDF) | Roster | Depth Chart | Stats
PANTHERS: Roster | Depth Chart | Stats | Roster Flip Card (PDF)
The New England Patriots will play at home for the second straight week when they host the Carolina Panthers this week at Gillette Stadium. Both teams enter the contest with 1-2 records and a chance to get to the .500 mark. Since 2000, the Patriots have a winning record against every NFL team except Carolina at 3-3, Green Bay at 3-3, San Francisco 3-3, Kansas City 6-6 and Seattle at 2-4.
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SERIES TRENDS
Overall Record (including playoffs): 4-4
- Record in Foxborough: 1-2
- Record in Charlotte: 2-2
- Record in Houston: 1-0
Total Points in the Series: Patriots 198, Panthers 155
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CONNECTIONS
FORMER PATRIOTS
Players
- CB Michael Jackson (2020)
Coach / Exec
- Sr. Defensive Asst. Dom Capers (2008)
FORMER PANTHERS
Coach / Exec
- Sr. Offensive Asst. Ben McAdoo (2022)
- Asst. Offensive Line Robert Kugler (2022-23)
- Tight Ends/Pass Game Coord. Thomas Brown (2023)
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| 2025 REGULAR SEASON | NEW ENGLAND | PITTSBURGH |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Divisional Standings | 2nd (T) | 2nd (T) |
| Total Yards Gained | 1,038 | 831 |
| Total Offense (Rank) | 346.0 (11) | 277.0 (24) |
| Rush Offense | 100.3 (19) | 90.7 (25) |
| Pass Offense | 245.7 (7) | 186.3 (23) |
| Points Per Game | 20.0 (21T) | 20.7 (19T) |
| Total Yards Allowed | 950 | 1,003 |
| Total Defense (Rank) | 316.7 (17) | 334.3 (21) |
| Rush Defense | 60.3 (2) | 137.7 (25) |
| Pass Defense | 256.3 (29) | 196.7 (12) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.7 (18T) | 17.7 (8) |
| Possession Avg. | 32:23 | 31:24 |
| Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost | 12/48 | 5/44 |
| Sacks Made/Yards | 9/47 | 1/19 |
| Total Touchdowns Scored | 7 | 7 |
| Penalties Against/Yards | 27/199 | 17/173 |
| Punts/Avg. | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Turnover Differential | -3 (26T) | -1 (20T) |