"They now go into their matchup with the Steelers with momentum shifting in their favor, as they finally managed to take down the Dolphins in Miami for the first time since the 2019 season, the infamous single appearance by Antonio Brown. They also proved they can have a capable offense by scoring 30+ points for the first time since the 2022 season, which is certainly something that could continue this week because Pittsburgh's defense has allowed 30 points in back-to-back games to start the season."
"The last time New England scored 30+ points in back-to-back games, we have to look to the 2020 season, the lone year of Cam Newton under center. The former MVP helped the team nearly beat the Seahawks 30-25 in Seattle in Week 2, and followed that performance up with a win at home against the Raiders by scoring 36 points."
"Repeating that this week against the Steelers might not be achievable, given how much tougher a team they are than the Raiders or the Dolphins. However, their star-studded defense hasn't looked so good to start the year, which could work in the Patriots' favor. In their Week 1 opener against the Jets, they allowed the Justin Fields-led offense to score 32 points and allowed nearly the same against the Seahawks a week la"
The Patriots began the season with a disappointing opener against the Raiders but rebounded with a win over the Dolphins, renewing offseason optimism. The win in Miami marked the team's first victory there since 2019 and showcased an offense that reached 30+ points for the first time since 2022. The offense could sustain that production as the Steelers have allowed 30 points in consecutive games to start the season. Replicating back-to-back 30+ point games last occurred in 2020 with Cam Newton scoring 30 and 36 points in Weeks 2 and 3. Pittsburgh's defense has struggled early, giving up 32 points to the Jets and a similar total to the Seahawks.
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