The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the New England Patriots on Thursday at 8:15 PM ET.
The Steelers head into the matchup after losing 24-10 to the Arizona Cardinals in their last outing on December 3. Mitchell Trubisky threw for 117 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions on 11-of-17 passing (64.7%) for the Steelers in that matchup against the Cardinals. Najee Harris totaled 63 rushing yards on 16 carries (3.9 yards per carry). He added two catches for 14 yards. George Pickens had 86 yards on four catches (21.5 per reception) in that game.
Last time out, the Patriots were defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers 6-0. Bailey Zappe went 13-for-25 with 141 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions for the Pats against the Chargers. Ezekiel Elliott carried the ball 17 times for 52 yards. He caught four passes for 40 yards. DeVante Parker registered 64 yards through the air after four catches (on nine targets).