David Andrews recalls Tom Brady story from Patriots' victory over Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

In a memorable matchup on December 17, 2017, the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 at Heinz Field. The win secured the AFC East title for the Patriots for the ninth consecutive year and snapped the Steelers' eight-game winning streak. Retired center David Andrews shared a humorous recollection of the game, describing how a Steelers fan threw coffee at him as he walked off the field with Tom Brady. Andrews highlighted Rob Gronkowski's pivotal two-point conversion and Ben Roethlisberger's interception that sealed the game’s outcome.
- •Patriots scored a 27-24 win over Steelers on December 17, 2017.
- •Victory clinched the AFC East title for the Patriots.
- •Rob Gronkowski caught a crucial two-point conversion.
- •Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception with five seconds remaining.
- •David Andrews shared a funny story about a fan interaction.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Retired New England Patriots Center Recalls Funny Tom Brady Story After Win Over Steelers
"The 2017 regular season matchup between the Steelers and Patriots was one for the books
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