Instant analysis of Patriots' gutsy 17-14 road win over the Steelers

The New England Patriots heard the noise heading into Week 2 against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that had just knocked off the defending AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, the Patriots looked like a mess in their road opener against the Miami Dolphins. But none of it mattered at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday with New England handing the Steelers a 17-14 loss on the road and notching their first game in the win column. For all of the talk about receiver struggles—and make no mistake, it’s still very much an issue for the Patriots—Nelson Agholor found ways to shine against the Steelers’ secondary. He finished the game with six receptions for 110 yards and an absolutely spectacular touchdown grab late in the second quarter. Take a look at one of the…

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