The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-1 in the 2025 NFL season after securing a key Week 3 victory over the New England Patriots, 21-14. Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, including a decisive one to Calvin Austin III in the final minutes of the game. However, a team icon like Cam Heyward criticized the defensive performance under Mike Tomlin.
Despite occasional criticisms, Pittsburgh’s defense was crucial to the win, forcing five turnovers, including a red zone interception and two goal-line stops. With this victory, the Steelers bounced back from their loss to the Seattle Seahawks and earned their first win in Foxborough since 2008.
Heyward emphasized that additional factors are needed for further improvement. The Steelers’ defensive captain expressed his frustration with the team’s per