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Patrick Queen Fumes, Curses in Steelers Locker Room Despite Win Over Patriots

Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen says the Ravens made it clear they didn't  want him back. | AP News

Foxborough, MA – Five takeaways. A historic 21–14 victory at Gillette Stadium. And still, Patrick Queen walked out of the locker room without a smile — only fire in his words:

“I’M STILL PISSED OFF. … SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SAY WE PLAYED GOOD. I FEEL LIKE IT’S A WHOLE ANOTHER LEVEL WE CAN TAKE IT TO. … IF WE’RE CLICKING ON ALL CYLINDERS, THAT TEAM DON’T SCORE.”

This wasn’t boasting. It was a vow.
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For 17 years, the Steelers had not beaten the Patriots in Foxborough. That curse ended tonight. Aaron Rodgers — who passed 509 career touchdowns to move into 4th all-time — found DK Metcalf in the end zone, stamping his mark as a legend still far from finished.

And the defense? They were predators unleashed: forcing Rhamondre Stevenson to cough up the ball, rattling rookie Drake Maye, and snatching an interception. Five turnovers, five daggers into New England’s hopes.

The Patriots actually controlled more yards (369–203) and more time of possession. But what they couldn’t control was the relentlessness of Pittsburgh’s defense. And Queen, eyes blazing, made it clear: winning isn’t enough — domination is the goal.

At Gillette, the Steelers won. But in Queen’s mind, the perfect game hasn’t been played — the one where the opponent doesn’t score at all.

This wasn’t just a victory. It was the Steel Curtain reborn declaring: we don’t just want to win, we want to crush.

As the Patriots bowed their heads walking off the field, the Steelers stood tall in the haze. And remember — Patrick Queen still wasn’t satisfied. That’s what should terrify the rest of the AFC.

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