The Patriots' defense dominated the Steelers' offense in a 20-3 win at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, bouncing back from a Week 1 loss. Per Yahoo Sports, New England's defense "teed off" on Pittsburgh's "impotent" offense in the Week 2 matchup, which left the Steelers "stomping" and falling to 1-1.
Drake Maye wasn't sharp for New England—Yahoo Sports noted it was the second consecutive game where he wasn't great—but he didn't need to be. The Patriots' defensive performance was enough to carry the day.
The Steelers' offensive struggles drew scrutiny beyond the final score. Yahoo Sports reported that Pittsburgh had little success through the air or on the ground, and cited questions mounting for head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy, who is also calling plays, took blame for the offensive struggles following the loss, per Yahoo Sports.