Patriots 27 – Steelers 16
The Ben Roethlisberger-less Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) were competitive in a 27-16 loss to the New England Patriots (6-1) but wasted opportunities doomed Pittsburgh from being able to put together a good enough effort to steal one.
Pittsburgh had 10 penalties for 85 yards, including a holding call on right tackle Chris Hubbard in the second quarter on a touchdown pass to Darrius Heyward-Bey that would have tied the game late in the first half.
Landry Jones was 29/47 for 281 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in the loss. Antonio Brown led the Steelers with 105 receiving yards on 7 receptions.
Pittsburgh out-gained New England 375 to 362 and won the time of possession battle. The Steelers missed opportunities on offense were penalties, 1-4 in the red-zone and inability to turn two Patriots turnovers into touchdowns.
Patriots QB Tom Brady was efficient, though, not spectacular. Brady completed 19 of 26 passes for 222 yards with 2 touchdowns. Pittsburgh was gashed on the ground for the second straight week as LeGarrette Blount rushed for 127 yards and 2 TD’s.
