Steelers defensive players earn top PFF grades in Week 2 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

In the Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, the Steelers' defense received high grades from Pro Football Focus despite their blowout loss. Nick Herbig, Keeanu Benton, and Patrick Queen were noted as standouts, topping the grades with scores of 93.9, 90.6, and 83.7, respectively. Other notable performances included Jamel Dean and T.J. Watt, who also contributed significantly. The Steelers continue to showcase a talented defensive unit, making solid plays throughout the game.
- •Steelers lost to the Patriots in Week 2.
- •Nick Herbig received the highest PFF grade at 93.9.
- •Keeanu Benton and Patrick Queen followed with grades of 90.6 and 83.7.
- •Jamel Dean and T.J. Watt also earned solid defensive grades.
- •This performance showcases the Steelers' defensive potential despite the loss.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers' top 10 defensive players in Week 2: PFF grades
"Here are the 10 highest-graded Steelers on defense from Pittsburgh’s Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots.
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