The first game at Acrisure Stadium (formerly known as Heinz Field) was always going to be an important game recap. Coming into Sunday’s home opener in Pittsburgh, the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick were favored to win by 3 points. Meanwhile, Mike Tomlin and his trusty Steelers were surprisingly underdogs going into the 1 p.m. matchup. A sunny day in Pittsburgh yielded ideal conditions for both squads. Today’s game was the first time since 1998 the Patriots and Steelers collided with neither Tom Brady nor Ben Roethlisberger. Going into the game, it was expected to be a defensive battle. …
Author: Christian McBride
Christian McBride
Messiah University Honors College graduate. National Park explorer. Big fan of hiking, kayaking, cooking, my cat, and a pulled pork sandwich. Also, your team is never gonna beat the Steelers. Like, ever. Follow my Twitter for more analysis @therealcmcb
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