Experts share their picks for the Patriots Week 3 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mike Reiss, ESPN:

Pick: Steelers 27, Patriots 24

If the Patriots don't clean up some of their self-inflicted wounds, it will be harder to record a victory against the Steelers than it was against the Dolphins.

Stephania Bell, ESPN: Steelers

Matt Bowen, ESPN: Steelers

Mike Clay, ESPN: Steelers

Chris Fowler, ESPN: Steelers

Dan Graziano, ESPN: Steelers

Kalyn Kahler, ESPN: Steelers

Pamela Maldonado, ESPN: Steelers

Eric Moody, ESPN: Patriots

Jason Reid, ESPN: Steelers

Lindsey Thiry, ESPN: Steelers

Seth Wickersham, ESPN: Patriots

NFL.com

Ali Bhanpuri, NFL.com: Patriots 20, Steelers 19

Brooke Cersosimo, NFL.com: Patriots 26, Steelers 24

Dan Parr, NFL.com: Steelers 25, Patriots 22

Gennaro Filice, NFL.com: Patriots 24, Steelers 22

Tom Blair, NFL.com: Steelers 24, Patriots 21

Why Ali picked the Patriots: Plagued by injuries, Pittsburgh limps into this road matchup looking very un-Steelers-like. They can't run, and they can't consistently stop the run, which doesn't bode well against a physical and unrelenting team like New England. We saw the Steelers wear down in the second half last Sunday, giving up several chunk plays on the ground to the Seahawks just as they did to the Jets In Week 1. Through two weeks, Pittsburgh ranks last in rushing first downs allowed (21) and 29th in explosive runs allowed (10), which must be particularly annoying to Mike Tomlin because they lead the league in total run stuffs (16). So, yeah, consistency is lacking. Similar to the Jets, the Patriots have the speed and athleticism at QB and in the backfield to exploit the Steelers' aging and ailing defense, and a dominant front seven capable of making an already one-dimensional Pittsburgh offense that much more reliant on Aaron Rodgers' right arm. In Tomlin's 19 seasons at the helm, Pittsburgh has never given up 30 or more points in three consecutive games. And while I don't think the 2025 Steelers will be the first to do so, I do think they'll be responsible for a different -- but similarly unpleasant -- résumé blemish: Tomlin's first loss to a Mike Vrabel-coached/coordinated team (4-0).

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Pete Prisco, CBS Sports:

Pick: Steelers 31, Patriots 28

The Steeles haven't looked great on defense so far, which is concerning. Aaron Rodgers has done some good things, and I think he will play well here. The problem is the Steelers defense won't slow Drake Maye either. This will be high scoring with Rodgers pulling it out late.

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Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports: Steelers

Jared Dubin, CBS Sports: Patriots

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports: Steelers

John Breech, CBS Sports: Steelers

Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports: Patriots

Dave Richard, CBS Sports: Patriots

Jamey Eisenburg, CBS Sports: Patriots

Pro Football Talk

Mike Florio: Steelers 30, Patriots 24

Chris Simms: Steelers 28, Patriots 24

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Paul Perillo, Patriots.com:

Pick: Patriots 23, Steelers 20

Patriots and Drake Maye continue the momentum from the win in Miami.

Mike Dussault, Patriots.com:

Pick: Patriots 27, Steelers 21

The Patriots keep the good vibes rolling with a bunch of pressure on Aaron Rodgers, and pull out a home win in the throwback jerseys.

Evan Lazar, Patriots.com:

Pick: Patriots 27, Steelers 24

The Patriots build on their win in Miami with another strong offensive performance vs. a banged up Steelers defense. Rookie kicker Andy Borregales wins it with a late field goal.

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