Steelers vs. Patriots Week 3: Game Preview, How to Watch and Key Injury Updates

Foxborough, Mass. — September 21, 2025 – The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots are set for a pivotal Week 3 clash at Gillette Stadium, with both teams looking to rebound from shaky starts to the season.

Game Day Details

• Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
• Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
• Broadcast (U.S.): CBS
• Live Stream: Paramount+

Injury Report

New England Patriots

• CB Christian Gonzalez (Hamstring) – Out
• FB Jack Westover (Hamstring) – Questionable
• DE Keion White (Illness) – Questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers

• S DeShon Elliott (Knee) – Out
• LB Alex Highsmith (Ankle) – Out
• CB Joey Porter Jr. (Hamstring) – Out
• OL Max Scharping (Knee, torn ACL) – Out, season-ending
• DT Derrick Harmon (Knee) – Questionable

The Steelers’ defense has been battered by injuries, losing starters like Highsmith, Elliott, and Porter Jr. in the same week, while the Patriots will be without their top cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Both teams will look to overcome depth challenges with key roster adjustments, including Pittsburgh elevating running back Trey Sermon after Scharping’s season-ending injury.

With kickoff at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, this AFC matchup will test which team can steady itself before the season slips further away.