Surprising Breakout Performance by Bailey Zappe Lifts Patriots Offense to 21-18 Victory Over Steelers

Bailey Zappe has career day in second NFL start, torching Steelers for 296 yards and 3 TD

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Offense explodes for 75-yard opening drive TD, most points scored in a game this season

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Juju Smith-Schuster logs season-best 8 catches for 127 yards as top target

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Birthday boy Hunter Henry hauls in 2 TD grabs to lead red zone scoring

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Defense stonewalls Steelers, allowing just 10 first-half points and 308 total yard

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Jabrill Peppers interception sets up New England's second touchdown

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Special teams disasters nearly spoil upset bid with blocked punt and penalty touchdown

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Dominant defensive effort covers for two offensive giveaways in second half

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Statement road win offers hope for Pats' future behind Zappe and rising defens

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