New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Series timeline
▲ New England Patriots ahead (peak +3)
▼ Pittsburgh Steelers ahead (peak +8)
New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: New England Patriots 5 (2013–2017), Pittsburgh Steelers 5 (1989–1995). Current: New England Patriots 1.
Splits
| Split | New England Patriots record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 16-16 |
| Postseason | 4-1 |
| Hosted by New England Patriots | 8-5 |
| Hosted by Pittsburgh Steelers | 12-12 |
| Last 10 seasons (2013 to 2026) | 9-2 |
| Largest New England Patriots win | 34-0 (1986) |
| Largest Pittsburgh Steelers win | 33-3 (1972) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jan 22, 2017 | New England Patriots | 36-17 | at New England Patriots | Conference Championship |
| 2004 | Jan 23, 2005 | New England Patriots | 41-27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Conference Championship |
| 2001 | Jan 27, 2002 | New England Patriots | 24-17 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Conference Championship |
| 1997 | Jan 3, 1998 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 7-6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Divisional Round |
| 1996 | Jan 5, 1997 | New England Patriots | 28-3 | at New England Patriots | Divisional Round |
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | New England Patriots | 20-3 | at New England Patriots | Week 2 |
| 2025 | Sep 21, 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 21-14 | at New England Patriots | Week 3 |
| 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | New England Patriots | 21-18 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 14 |
| 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 | New England Patriots | 17-14 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 2 |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sep 8, 2019 | New England Patriots | 33-3 | at New England Patriots | Week 1 |
| 2018 | Dec 16, 2018 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 17-10 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 15 |
| 2017 | Dec 17, 2017 | New England Patriots | 27-24 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 15 |
| 2016 (2-0) | Oct 23, 2016 | New England Patriots | 27-16 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 7 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | New England Patriots | 36-17 | at New England Patriots | Conference Championship Postseason | |
| 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | New England Patriots | 28-21 | at New England Patriots | Week 1 |
| 2013 | Nov 3, 2013 | New England Patriots | 55-31 | at New England Patriots | Week 9 |
| 2011 | Oct 30, 2011 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25-17 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 8 |
| 2010 | Nov 14, 2010 | New England Patriots | 39-26 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 10 |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nov 30, 2008 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 33-10 | at New England Patriots | Week 13 |
| 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 | New England Patriots | 34-13 | at New England Patriots | Week 14 |
| 2005 | Sep 25, 2005 | New England Patriots | 23-20 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 3 |
| 2004 (1-1) | Oct 31, 2004 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 34-20 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 8 |
| Jan 23, 2005 | New England Patriots | 41-27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Conference Championship Postseason | |
| 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | New England Patriots | 30-14 | at New England Patriots | Week 1 |
| 2001 | Jan 27, 2002 | New England Patriots | 24-17 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Conference Championship Postseason |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dec 6, 1998 | New England Patriots | 23-9 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 14 |
| 1997 (0-2) | Dec 13, 1997 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24-21 | at New England Patriots | Week 16 |
| Jan 3, 1998 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 7-6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Divisional Round Postseason | |
| 1996 | Jan 5, 1997 | New England Patriots | 28-3 | at New England Patriots | Divisional Round Postseason |
| 1995 | Dec 16, 1995 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 41-27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 16 |
| 1993 | Dec 5, 1993 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 17-14 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 14 |
| 1991 | Sep 15, 1991 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 20-6 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 3 |
| 1990 | Dec 9, 1990 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24-3 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 14 |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Dec 17, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 28-10 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 15 |
| 1986 | Oct 19, 1986 | New England Patriots | 34-0 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 7 |
| 1983 | Sep 25, 1983 | New England Patriots | 28-23 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 4 |
| 1982 | Dec 26, 1982 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 37-14 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 16 |
| 1981 | Sep 27, 1981 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27-21 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 4 |
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sep 3, 1979 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 16-13 | at New England Patriots | Week 1 |
| 1976 | Sep 26, 1976 | New England Patriots | 30-27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 3 |
| 1974 | Dec 8, 1974 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 21-17 | at New England Patriots | Week 13 |
| 1972 | Oct 22, 1972 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 33-3 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 6 |