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Steelers vs. Patriots prediction: Hunter Henry will find the end zone in Foxborough in Week 2

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Turay, M. (2026, September 20). Steelers vs. Patriots prediction: Hunter Henry will find the end zone in Foxborough in Week 2. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/betting/steelers-vs-patriots-prediction-nfl-week-2-picks-odds-best-bets-for-afc-clash/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-20 · by Mike Turay

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Mike Turay predicts that Hunter Henry will have a strong performance against the Steelers in Week 2, scoring a touchdown due to Pittsburgh's vulnerability defending tight ends last season. The Patriots are favored by 5.5 points with an over/under of 41.5. Despite New England’s rough start and injuries, Henry has historically performed well against the Steelers, recording six touchdowns in four games. Turay recommends betting on Hunter Henry for more than 3.5 receptions or a touchdown at favorable odds.
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On Sunday, the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 in a game dominated by the Patriots' defense and Aaron Rodgers' struggles. Here are key points from the game:

Overall, while the Patriots secured their victory against Rodgers' fading performance, there are lingering concerns about Maye's consistency and Vrabel's strategic decisions. The game underscores the importance of strong defensive play and effective quarterback management.

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NFL ORG · 5× Steelers ORG · 5× Henry PERSON · 4× Patriots ORG · 4× Pittsburgh GPE · 4× AFC ORG · 2× Falcons ORG · 2× Maye PERSON · 2× New England ORG · 2× Rodgers PERSON · 2×

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- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Josh McDaniels will be sure to draw up some action involving Henry, especially with Brown down, and only Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins relatively left in a thin Pats wide receiver corps that surprisingly dealt Kayshaun Boutte before the season-opener. With Brown sidelined, expect Henry to work the short passing game with Maye and find the end zone.
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🔮 Maye threw three costly interceptions, and the reigning AFC champions lost newly acquired wideout AJ Brown to a high-ankle sprain, to add insult to injury.

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Two AFC teams with playoff aspirations meet in the early window of Week 2 as Mike Vrabel and the Patriots host the Steelers in their home opener. asserted
Vrabel → meet → opener
Oddsmakers have pitted New England as 5.5-point home favorites, with the Over/Under settling in at 41.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook. asserted
Under → pit → Sportsbook
These squads last squared off in Week 3 of last season, when Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh snapped a three-game skid against New England by securing a win. asserted
Rodgers → square → win
Maye threw three costly interceptions, and the reigning AFC champions lost newly acquired wideout AJ Brown to a high-ankle sprain, to add insult to injury. asserted
champions → throw → injury
Now they return home to Foxborough to host Rodgers and the Steelers, who handled business at home against Atlanta, defeating the Falcons in a game that was much closer than expected. asserted
that → return → game
It wasn’t pretty, but the Steelers’ hard-nosed defense contained backup Cooper Rush, Bijan Robinson and the Falcons’ offense to just 4.2 yards per play in their low-scoring 20-13 win. asserted
defense → contain → win
T.J. Watt registered his first career pick-six, which proved to be a decisive play, as Rodgers finished with a rusty 36.9 QBR rate as the Steelers’ offense accounted for one score only. asserted
offense → register → score
Although both offenses struggled at times last week, one Patriots pass catcher is in prime position to break through and capitalize on early-season injuries: tight end end Hunter Henry. asserted
catcher → struggle → injuries
In four career games against Pittsburgh, Henry has racked up 19 receptions for 230 yards and six touchdowns. asserted
Henry → rack → yards
Even more impressive, the veteran tight end has hauled in multi-touchdown performances against Pittsburgh on three separate occasions. asserted
end → haul → occasions
Pittsburgh struggled mightily against tight ends last year, surrendering 106 receptions and 11 touchdowns—figures that tied for the fourth-highest mark league-wide, per Pro Football Reference. asserted
that → struggle → Reference
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Josh McDaniels will be sure to draw up some action involving Henry, especially with Brown down, and only Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins relatively left in a thin Pats wide receiver corps that surprisingly dealt Kayshaun Boutte before the season-opener. With Brown sidelined, expect Henry to work the short passing game with Maye and find the end zone. asserted
Henry → read → zone
Why Trust New York Post Betting Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. asserted
who → trust → NBA
He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. asserted
He → demonstrate → years
Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites. asserted
Mike → try → apps
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