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Michael Pittman Jr. to miss Patriots clash in Steelers crusher

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Botte, P. (2026, September 19). Michael Pittman Jr. to miss Patriots clash in Steelers crusher. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/sports/michael-pittman-jr-to-miss-patriots-clash-in-steelers-crusher/

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Michael Pittman Jr., the seven-year veteran receiver for the Steelers, will miss Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an undisclosed injury sustained during training camp. With Pittman out, Aaron Rodgers will rely on DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, and tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth, along with rookie Germie Bernard who has impressed coaches for his learning attitude and ability not to repeat mistakes. The article highlights the potential impact of Pittman's absence on the Steelers' offensive lineup heading into their match against a Patriots team that lost its season opener.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Michael Pittman Jr., a seven-year NFL veteran, will miss the upcoming game against the Patriots due to an undisclosed injury sustained during training camp. In his last appearance, Pittman caught three passes for 58 yards in a win over the Falcons. His absence leaves receivers DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, and tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth as quarterback Aaron Rodgers' main targets. Second-round pick Germie Bernard is expected to see increased playing time, with Rodgers praising his eagerness to learn and ability to correct mistakes promptly. Meanwhile, the Patriots, led by Drake Maye, lost their season opener 13-10 against the Seahawks, a rematch of their Super Bowl matchup.

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Pittman, 28, had three receptions for a team-high 58 yards in a 20-13 win over the Falcons in Week 1. asserted

Pittman → have → Week

The seven-year veteran also missed much of training camp with an undisclosed injury. asserted

veteran → miss → injury

Pittman’s absence will leave receivers DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren as Rodgers’ primary targets, along with tight ends Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth. asserted

absence → leave → Washington

Second-round pick Germie Bernard also figures to see an expanded role. asserted

Bernard → figure → role

“I think he’s done a nice job,” Rodgers said of Bernard earlier this month. asserted

Rodgers → think → Bernard

“He’s got a great attitude. asserted

He → get → attitude

He really wants to learn. asserted

He → want → ?

The best thing I can say about him is he hasn’t made repeat mistakes. asserted

he → say → mistakes

It’s part of the game, especially for young guys. asserted

It → ’ → guys

“But when he does make a mistake, he takes it to heart and studies it and makes sure he doesn’t repeat that thing.” Drake Maye and the Patriots dropped their season opener 13-10 in a rematch of their Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks. asserted

Maye → make → Seahawks

Michael Pittman Jr. to miss Patriots clash in Steelers crusher

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