Cam Heyward Sets Record Straight for Steelers Ahead of Week 3 Faceoff vs. Patriots Steelers are up against Patriots with an injured defensive unit. But Heyward doesn't think that injury will impact th

The Pittsburgh Steelers , currently sitting at 1-1, will be facing the New England Patriots in Week 3. The Patriots will look to carry on their momentum from their last win over the Miami Dolphins , while the Steelers will aim to bounce back from last week’s loss against the Seattle Seahawks . But it’s not only the bounce back that the Steelers will have to worry about, as their defensive strategy also needs to be reconsidered before they face the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

In the last two games, the Steelers have allowed a total of 789 passing yards, fourth-worst in the NFL 2025 season. They have also allowed the opponents to score 30 points in the last two weeks. But it’s not only the stats that are making the Steelers struggle with their defense. B