While the New England Patriots are reportedly set to open the 2026 NFL season with a Super Bowl LX rematch with the Seattle Seahawks, they will begin their home slate by welcome of of their oldest and most-formidable conference rivals. The Patriots, per Barstool Sports, will play their first regular-season game at Gillette Stadium this season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 20. The Week 2 matchup is expected to take place during the 1 p.m. ET time slot. The teams last met during Week 3 of the 2025 season, resulting in a 21-14 loss for the defending AFC Champions. Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye completed 28-of 37 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Conversely, veteran Aaron Rodgers needed just 16 completions for 139 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to defeat the Pats in Foxborough.…