Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win
— The wins used to come so easy and so often for David Andrews early in his career with the New England Patriots, the veteran center barely noticed them.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
21
Pittsburgh Steelers
18
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| PIT | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 |
Acrisure Stadium · 66,376 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:44 21-18
Mitch Trubisky 1 Yd Run (Mitch Trubisky Pass to Pat Freiermuth for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 2:50 21-10
Diontae Johnson 25 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 7:38 21-3
Hunter Henry 24 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 14:14 14-3
Hunter Henry 8 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Field Goal 6:39 7-3
Chris Boswell 56 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:12 7-0
Ezekiel Elliott 11 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland Kick)
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PIT
2 plays, 45 yards, 0:15 · End of Game
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NE 0:15
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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PIT 1:55
6 plays, 22 yards, 0:49 · Downs
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NE 2:44
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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PIT 4:58
7 plays, 13 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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NE 8:24
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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PIT 11:44
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:44 21-18
Mitch Trubisky 1 Yd Run (Mitch Trubisky Pass to Pat Freiermuth for Two-Point Conversion)
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NE 13:23
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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PIT 14:54
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:04 · Downs
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NE 0:58
4 plays, 12 yards, 2:09 · Interception
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PIT 3:07
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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NE 5:12
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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PIT 7:51
11 plays, 32 yards, 7:09 · Punt
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PIT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:19 · End of Half
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NE 0:19
8 plays, 28 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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PIT 2:50
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 21-10
Diontae Johnson 25 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Chris Boswell Kick)
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NE 7:38
4 plays, 59 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:38 21-3
Hunter Henry 24 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland Kick)
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PIT 9:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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NE 11:13
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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PIT 12:45
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NE 14:14
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:14 14-3
Hunter Henry 8 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland Kick)
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PIT 14:47
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:18 · Interception
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NE 2:05
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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PIT 3:49
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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NE 4:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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PIT 6:39
7 plays, 31 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:39 7-3
Chris Boswell 56 Yd Field Goal
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NE 11:12
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 7-0
Ezekiel Elliott 11 Yd pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
NE
PIT
14
1st Downs
18
11
Passing 1st downs
10
3
Rushing 1st downs
5
0
1st downs from penalties
3
4-13
3rd down efficiency
3-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-3
55
Total Plays
66
303
Total Yards
264
5.5
Yards per Play
4.0
13
Total Drives
14
222
Passing
182
19/28
Comp/Att
22/36
7.4
Yards per pass
4.8
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-8
81
Rushing
82
25
Rushing Attempts
28
3.2
Yards per rush
2.9
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
7-59
Penalties
1-5
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:41
Possession
32:19
Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
New England Patriots
- Mack Hollins Injured Reserve
- TreVeyon Henderson Out
- Hunter Henry Questionable
- A.J. Brown Out
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
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