It wasn't always pretty, but the Patriots earned their first victory of the 2026 season . Here's what happened in Sunday's win over the Steelers
Well, well, well! The New England Patriots finally decided to join the party, securing their first win of the season with a resounding 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good pummeling, especially when it involves a team that’s supposed to be the underdog and a future Hall of Famer, Aaron Rodgers? I mean, I didn’t even know that was on the menu!
Let’s dive into the action. The star of the show was TreVeyon Henderson, who, in his debut, decided to make a statement with a dazzling 39-yard touchdown run. Talk about starting your NFL career with a bang! You know you’ve done something right when your first day on the job includes a highlight reel moment. Meanwhile, Eli Ponder, who must have had his coffee that morning, also contributed with a score thanks to a fumble recovery. Because who doesn’t love a good case of the fumbles?
Quarterback Drake Maye, who I’m sure was feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders, completed 14 of 22 passes for 208 yards. Not too shabby, right? If this were a video game, he’d probably get a ‘level up’ for that performance. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves; it’s just one game.
Now, let’s talk about Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. This win was crucial for him, as it prevented him from experiencing only his second losing start in eight seasons. That’s a pretty impressive stat, and I can only imagine the sigh of relief echoing through the locker room. I mean, who wants to be the coach with a losing streak? Not this guy!
The Steelers, on the other hand, were probably left wondering what happened. It’s like they showed up to a potluck with a salad when everyone else brought pizza. Not exactly what you want to see when you’re trying to get a win. And let’s be real, those three points? They might as well have been a participation trophy.
In the end, this game was a much-needed boost for the Patriots, and one can only hope that they’ll carry this momentum forward. For now, they can bask in the glory of a well-deserved victory while the Steelers lick their wounds and try to figure out how to get back on track.
So, here’s to the Patriots! May they continue to pummel their opponents—preferably not just Aaron Rodgers, but hey, I’m not picky. Let’s see what they can do next week! Who knows, maybe they’ll even learn how to score more than 20 points. The sky’s the limit!
Inspired by: “Patriots pummel Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers for their 1st win” (r/Local)