Sep 14, 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get early predictions for the upcoming Steelers vs Patriots NFL game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots will meet in Week 2 of the NFL season at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Initial simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Patriots as the most likely winner of this AFC matchup.
For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Steelers vs. Patriots predictions page.
Pittsburgh vs. New England early predictions
Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Steelers vs. Patriots game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:
- Straight up win probabilities: Steelers 29.3%, Patriots 70.7%
- Predicted final score: Steelers 18-24 Patriots
- Spread: Steelers (+5.5) 47.8%, Patriots (-5.5) 52.2%
- Total points (41.5): Over 51.2%, Under 48.8%
As of September 14, 2026, these Steelers-Patriots numbers and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.
Steelers vs. Patriots Week 2 details
Sunday's matchup between the Patriots and Steelers at Gillette Stadium is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
- Who: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Gillette Stadium
Steelers vs. Patriots opening odds
We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 2 game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Steelers +5.5 (-104), Patriots -5.5 (+100)
- Moneyline: Steelers +223, Patriots -228
- Total: Over/Under 41.5 (-108/+100)
Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.
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Conclusion
We predict the Patriots, with a 70.7% win probability, will likely beat the Steelers in Week 2 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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