Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 3 · Heinz Field
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The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 on the road at Heinz Field in Week 3 of the 2005 regular season on September 25, 2005. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Patriots to 2–1 and dropped the Steelers to 2–1. The Patriots finished 2005 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Steelers finished 2005 at 11–5 and won Super Bowl XL.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 41–27 on January 23, 2005. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 34–13 on December 9, 2007.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 2001 Full series history
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The Bills safety waved off the Patriots receiver as a practice-squad player after Sunday’s 29–26 loss. New England’s coach answered by pointing to how often Gardner-Johnson has changed teams.
