The New England Patriots haven’t carried out a lot successful this season, however the tank isn’t totally on simply but.
New England took down the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night time, 21-18, in western Pennsylvania.
Thursday’s sport offered the bottom over/below in an NFL contest since 2005, at 30.5 – the over hit within the first half. The Pats took a fast, commanding 21-3 lead thanks to a few passing touchdowns by Bailey Zappe – two to Hunter Henry and one to Ezekiel Elliott. Diontae Johnson scored for the Steelers earlier than the half.
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Tight finish Hunter Henry (85) of the New England Patriots celebrates after a landing reception within the second quarter in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Pictures)
Late within the third quarter, Zappe threw a expensive decide on his personal facet of the sphere that was returned to New England’s 16-yard line. However somewhat than kick a subject purpose on 4th and a pair of from the 8, they had been wanting the road to realize, turning the ball over on downs.
However the Steelers bailed themselves out by blocking a punt after forcing a three-and-out, starting their subsequent drive on the opposing 26. Six performs later, Mitch Trubisky, instead of the injured Kenny Pickett, snuck one into the top zone, and the two-point conversion was good on a go to Pat Freiermuth, chopping the deficit to a few factors with 11:44 to go.
After just a few punts, the Steelers acquired the ball at their very own 27 with 2:44 to go and one timeout – however they weren’t capable of cross midfield, and turned the ball over on 4th and a pair of with slightly below two minutes to go. They did power yet one more New England punt, however their try at a miracle last play failed, and the sport was over.
Tight finish Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a landing reception within the second quarter in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Ok. Aller/Getty Pictures)
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Though bets on the over had been sweat-free, the ultimate rating reveals Vegas truly wasn’t that far off.
Zappe accomplished 19 of his 28 passes for 240 yards, whereas JuJu Smith-Schuster led all gamers with 90 receiving yards on his 4 catches. Elliott, although, turned again the clock with 140 scrimmage yards – 68 on the bottom and 72 by the air on seven receptions.
Quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) of the New England Patriots appears to go within the first half in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Pictures)
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It was simply New England’s third win of the yr, but their reward for it’s internet hosting the defending champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs subsequent week.
The 7-6 Steelers, now third within the AFC North, will head to Indianapolis to face the Colts subsequent Saturday afternoon.
