The New England Patriots are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Gillette Stadium for an exciting Week 3 matchup. NFL fans across the nation can catch this thrilling game, as both teams are looking to make a statement early in the season. The Patriots come off a hard-fought 33-27 victory against the Miami Dolphins, while the Steelers are eager to recover from a 31-17 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks.
For viewers looking to tune in via cable, the game will be broadcast nationally on CBS. In the Boston area, fans can watch it on WBZ-TV, while those in Pittsburgh can catch the action on KDKA. The highly anticipated kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday, with Ian Eagle providing the play-by-play commentary and J.J. Watt offering insights as the color commentator.
If you prefer streaming, the Patriots-Steelers game will be available on platforms like Paramount+ and NFL+ (note that NFL+ is accessible only outside the New England market and requires a subscription). This allows fans to enjoy the game from the comfort of their devices.
As both teams prepare for Sunday's clash, some key players will be sidelined. The Patriots will be without star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who has been ruled out. Additionally, New England will not have receiver Efton Chism, linebacker Elijah Ponder, defensive end Eric Gregory, and offensive lineman Caedan Wallace available. Third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito will also be inactive. On a positive note, defensive end Keion White is set to return after missing Week 2 due to illness.
For the Steelers, several players will also miss out, including cornerback Joey Porter Jr., safety DeShon Elliott, linebacker Alex Highsmith, guard Andrus Peat, and defensive end Esezi Otomewo. However, rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will be active and is poised to make his NFL debut.
The rivalry between the Patriots and Steelers has been fierce, with both teams having split their 30 regular-season matchups. However, the Patriots have had the upper hand recently, winning 14 of their last 18 encounters since 2000. Additionally, New England holds a 4-1 advantage over Pittsburgh in postseason play, including three victories in the AFC Championship Game in 2001, 2004, and 2016.
This game could mark the final regular-season matchup for 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Patriots, as he currently holds a 3-3 record against them in his career. Meanwhile, Drake Maye aims to build on his impressive performance from last week against Miami, facing a Steelers defense that has struggled early this season.
On the coaching side, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel began his NFL career with the Steelers before winning three Super Bowls with the Patriots. Vrabel has yet to secure a victory against Pittsburgh as a head coach, holding an 0-3 record against them during his tenure with the Tennessee Titans. Conversely, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a 3-0 record against Vrabel in their coaching matchups but is 3-10 overall against the Patriots.
As the game approaches, the Steelers are currently favored by 1.5 points in this Week 3 matchup. The CBS Sports team is divided on their predictions, with differing opinions on both the spread and outright winner.
Here’s a look at the remaining schedule for the New England Patriots for the 2025 NFL season:
Week 1: Raiders 20, Patriots 13 Week 2: Patriots 33, Dolphins 27 Week 3: Patriots vs. Steelers, 1 p.m. Week 4: Patriots vs. Panthers, 1 p.m. Week 5: Patriots @ Bills, 8:20 p.m. Week 6: Patriots @ Saints, 4:25 p.m. Week 7: Patriots @ Titans, 1 p.m. Week 8: Patriots vs. Browns, 1 p.m. Week 9: Patriots vs. Falcons, 1 p.m. Week 10: Patriots @ Buccaneers, 1 p.m. Week 11: Patriots vs. Jets, 8:15 p.m. (Thursday Night Football) Week 12: Patriots @ Bengals, 1 p.m. Week 13: Patriots vs. Giants, 8:15 p.m. (Monday Night Football) Week 14: BYE WEEK Week 15: Patriots vs. Bills, 1 p.m. Week 16: Patriots @ Ravens, 1 p.m. Week 17: Patriots @ Jets, 1 p.m. Week 18: Patriots vs. Dolphins, TBDAnd here’s the remaining schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 season:
Week 1: Steelers 34, Jets 32 Week 2: Seahawks 31, Steelers 17 Week 3: Steelers @ Patriots, 1 p.m. Week 4: Steelers vs. Vikings, 9:30 a.m. (in Dublin, Ireland) Week 5: BYE WEEK Week 6: Steelers vs. Browns, 1 p.m. Week 7: Steelers @ Bengals, 8:15 p.m. (Thursday Night Football) Week 8: Steelers vs. Packers, 8:20 p.m. (Sunday Night Football) Week 9: Steelers vs. Colts, 1 p.m. Week 10: Steelers @ L.A. Chargers, 8:20 p.m. (Sunday Night Football) Week 11: Steelers vs. Bengals, 1 p.m. Week 12: Steelers @ Bears, 1 p.m. Week 13: Steelers vs. Bills, 4:25 p.m. Week 14: Steelers @ Ravens, 1 p.m. Week 15: Steelers vs. Dolphins, 8:15 p.m. (Monday Night Football) Week 16: Steelers @ Lions, 4:25 p.m. Week 17: Steelers @ Browns, 1 p.m. Week 18: Steelers vs. Ravens, TBDFor those in the Boston area, WBZ-TV will provide comprehensive coverage of the Patriots vs. Steelers game, starting with Patriots GameDay at 11:30 a.m., leading up to the kickoff at 1 p.m. After the game, fans can catch insights and analysis during Patriots 5th Quarter.
Similarly, KDKA will cover the game extensively, beginning with Steelers Kickoff at 11:30 a.m., followed by the live game coverage at 1 p.m. Postgame analysis will continue with The Extra Point show and a special edition of The Nightly Sports Call.
