While it’s important not to overreact to anything that happened in Week 1 of the fledgling new NFL season, it’s also difficult to ignore just how thoroughly the New England Patriots steamrolled the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Behind a stifling defense, a dynamic aerial attack, and myriad contributions from unsung heroes like James White and Rex Burkhead, the Pats demolished the Steelers by a final score of 33-3. There wasn’t much to find fault in considering the performance, as New England illustrated just how complete they can be in all three phases of the game when executing to their full potential.