New England Nation OT: Takeaways from Patriots' loss to Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers make massive change to defense, bench promising player

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb will continue his increased role after playing 50 percent of the snaps against the New England Patriots. Promising second-year linebacker Payton Wilson played just 47 percent of the snaps.

Jay-Z spotted on sidelines of Steelers game at Patriots, Sept. 21, 2025 (Marlon Martin photos)

Prior to kickoff of the Steelers game against the New England Patriots in Foxboro, Mass., on Sunday, Sept. 21, New Pittsburgh Courier photographer Marlon Martin spotted the legend himself, Jay-Z, on the sidelines. Jay-Z was in the stadium more than likely to witness Julian Edelman and Bill Parcels inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, … Continued

Patriots lose to Steelers at Foxboro

Game 3 of the Mike Vrabel coaching era with the New England Patriots resulted in a 21-14 setback to the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. The story of this game came down to five turnovers by the home team, including twice in the Steelers’ end zone on back-to-back drives.

Anatomy of a Patriots' disaster: Maye strip-sack unmasks offensive shortcomings

Drake Maye’s crushing fourth-quarter fumble ultimately sunk the New England Patriots on a day where the Pittsburgh Steelers were overwhelmed.

New England Nation OT: Takeaways from Patriots' loss to Steelers

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Patriots fell to 1-2 on the season on Sunday with a 21-14 loss to the Steelers. But despite New England coughing up five turnovers and committing eight penalties, Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed from the Boston Herald says it wasn't all negative. In this edition of New England Nation OT, Doug joins WPRI 12 Sports Reporter Morgan Weaver to share his takeaways from the game and what the Patriots can do to tighten …

Teryl Austin: LB Cole Holcomb ‘Earned A Role’ On Steelers’ Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense struggled through the first two weeks of the season. So, ahead of the team’s Week 3 game against the New England Patriots, they shook things up a little bit. And one of those moves, starting ILB Cole Holcomb over Payton Wilson, paid immediate dividends. HOLCOMB FF, SLAY RECOVERY #Steelers pic.twitter.com/GxyqeeKwzw