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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady checks down the defense against the Steelers in the first quarter Sunday at Heinz Field.
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Jan 16, 2017
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Steelers-Patriots tale of the tape

Steelers (13-5) vs. Patriots (15-2)

Time: 6:40 p.m. Sunday

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Site: Gillette Stadium

Early weather forecast: 44 high/35 low (10 percent chance of precipitation).

Regular-season meeting: Patriots 27, Steelers 16.

NFL regular-season ranks

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Category           Steelers          Patriots

Total offense     7th                  4th

Pass offense     5th                  4th

Rush offense    14th                7th

Scoring offense 10th               3rd

Total defense     12th               8th

Pass defense     16th              12th

Rush defense     13th              3rd

Scoring defense  7th               1st

Turnover diff.       9th               3rd

 

First Published: January 16, 2017, 7:09 a.m.

Ray Fittipaldo covers the Steelers for the Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross.
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