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Patriots and Steelers take the field in unusual circumstances Sunday

Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will be historic in a unique way as the two teams take the field.

This Patriots-Steelers game will be the first meeting since 1998 to not feature either Tom Brady or Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback.

Some fan-favorites were under center for both teams that day. The Patriots came away with a 23-9 victory in December 1998. In that game, the Steelers defense frustrated Drew Bledsoe as he threw three interceptions. However, he was still able to get 327 yards through the air.

Kordell Stewart was bothered by the Patriots defense all afternoon.