"The Patriots go into their Week 3 matchup against the Steelers with a tall task ahead of them and a lot of pressure on their shoulders. The longtime foe doesn't look as familiar this season, as they now have Aaron Rodgers under center and added major firepower to their receiving corps by pulling off a blockbuster trade for D.K. Metcalf."
"Ja'Whuan Bentley wasn't elevated from the Steelers' P-squad for this game, but he is in the building, per Mike. https://t.co/7HdsMDLgxn- Zack Cox (@zm_cox) September 21, 2025 Considering the kind of consistent player he had been for the Patriots, it was shocking to see him sidelined from a lack of league-wide interest until the season had already begun, making it even worse that he signed with a team the Patriots were set to face right after."
Patriots enter Week 3 against the Steelers facing increased difficulty due to Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and the addition of receiver D.K. Metcalf. Mike Tomlin remains a consistent challenge for New England, and Mike Vrabel has a losing head-coaching record against Tomlin. New England seeks its first home win after beating the Dolphins. Former Patriots on Pittsburgh's roster include safety Jabrill Peppers, who may seek revenge after being cut earlier in the month. Ja'Whaun Bentley was not elevated from Pittsburgh's practice squad for the game despite being in the building. Bentley suffered a season-ending 2024 injury, was released, saw little league interest, and signed with the Steelers' practice squad last week.
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