In a thrilling matchup at Foxborough, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed to edge out the New England Patriots 21-14, thanks to a late-game 17-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Calvin Austin III.

With just over two minutes left on the clock, Rodgers showcased his skill by leading a nine-play, 62-yard drive that culminated in the game-winning score. Despite acknowledging that the Steelers didn’t capitalize on all their chances, Rodgers was pleased with the critical moments where his team made plays that mattered most.

Rodgers finished the game with 139 passing yards and two touchdowns, stepping confidently into the spotlight that had eluded him in past games against the Patriots as a visitor with the Packers and Jets. For the Steelers, this win marked their first triumph in New England since 2008, breaking a frustrating streak of four straight losses in Foxborough, including the AFC Championship in 2016.

The Patriots, meanwhile, were left reeling after committing five turnovers, a painful reminder of their struggles. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw for 268 yards and two touchdowns, but also stumbled with an interception and a fumble.

As Maye lamented, "We just kept hurting ourselves," highlighting the frustration of an afternoon marred by mistakes. Key players like Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson compounded the misery with fumbles at critical moments.

Steelers' defense played a pivotal role, forcing critical turnovers, including a heart-stopping moment midway through the fourth quarter when linebacker Nick Herbig sacked Maye, leading to a fumble that was recovered by T.J. Watt.

The game had begun brightly for New England, who initially held a 14-0 lead, but the momentum shifted dramatically as turnovers piled up. The Patriots were in a position to tie the game late, but were thwarted on a crucial fourth down play.

Coach Mike Vrabel expressed the urgent need for his team to address their ball security issues: "Turnovers are hard to overcome; they erase all the good things that you do." This loss marks a significant setback as the Patriots have now fallen to 1-2 this season.

Next week, the Steelers will look to capitalize on this momentum as they host the Minnesota Vikings, while the Patriots will seek redemption against the Carolina Panthers.

In the record books, Aaron Rodgers now stands alone with 510 touchdown passes, solidifying his spot as one of the NFL greats.