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Tight finish Hunter Henry scored two touchdowns because the New England Patriots ended a five-game dropping streak with victory in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Patriots raced right into a 21-3 lead within the second quarter with Ezekiel Elliott scoring a landing earlier than Henry’s double for the guests.
The Steelers rallied with 15 unanswered factors however ran out of steam as they misplaced 21-18.
“It feels good,” Henry mentioned.
“We began quick, put some factors on the board and performed from forward, which is what we have been desirous to do. It has been a protracted yr, it has been a grind. However profitable at all times feels good, and is at all times enjoyable.”
The Patriots enhance to 3-10 for the season, though they’re rooted to the underside of the AFC East behind the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Payments and the New York Jets.
New England quarterback Bailey Zappe threw for 3 touchdowns and one interception with 240 passing yards, whereas Pittsburgh’s Mitch Trubisky rushed for one landing and threw for one more.
The second successive defeat is a serious blow to the Steelers’ hopes of forcing their approach into the play-offs, leaving them third within the AFC North on 7-6.
“It is disappointing,” Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin mentioned.
“We fought within the second half however got here up quick… this stings however we’ll be again.”
