The New England Patriots will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 2026 home opener at Gillette Stadium, featuring veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who signed a one-year, fully guaranteed $22 million contract. This matchup on September 20 is a rematch of last season’s game, where the Steelers won 21-14, marking a significant loss for the Patriots, who later advanced to the Super Bowl. Rodgers, who has a 4-2 record against the Patriots, acknowledged their strong defensive play, while the Patriots struggled with turnovers in the previous encounter. Last season, the Steelers finished 10-7 but were eliminated by the Texans in the playoffs.
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