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Patriots Face Early Test Against Steelers Amid Growing Concerns
NewsSeptember 17, 2026·1 min read

Patriots Face Early Test Against Steelers Amid Growing Concerns


The New England Patriots face an early test against the Pittsburgh Steelers amid growing questions about their performance. The Patriots lost their season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 13-10.

Jason La Canfora, an NFL insider, reporter and analyst, expressed skepticism about the Patriots’ ability to match the success they recorded during the last season. La Canfora acknowledged that the Patriots faced the Super Bowl champions and explained that there are some red flags about this team and why the regression might be real.

The Steelers have an elite pass rush and T.J. Watt is looking like he’s a game-breaker. One of the red flags for the Patriots is the team’s offensive line which may be vulnerable against the Steelers.

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