Sunday Jan. 22, 2017 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Gillette Stadium (66,829)
Bill Belichick will coach in his NFL-record 11th Conference Title Game,while Tom Brady will play in his NFL-record 11th Conference Title Game.
SERIES HISTORY
The teams played in the AFC Championship Game following the 2001 and 2004 seasons, with the Patriots winning both times en route to Super Bowl titles. The teams played in the divisional playoffs in 1996 and 1997. The Patriots beat Pittsburgh, 28-3, at Foxboro Stadium en route to their Super Bowl XXXI appearance. Pittsburgh beat the Patriots the following season, 7-6, at Three Rivers Stadium.
This week's game will be Pittsburgh's NFL-leading 16th AFC Championship game, while New England will appear in its 13th AFC Championship Game. Only Pittsburgh, San Francisco (15) and Dallas (14) have appeared in more conference title games that the Patriots.
QUICK HITS
(INCLUDES POSTSEASON)Overall Record, 14-15
Home Record, 5-4
Gillette Stadium, 4-1
Foxboro Stadium, 1-3
Road Record, 9-11
Heinz Field, 5-2
Three Rivers Stadium, 4-9
Bill Belichick vs. Pittsburgh, 11-9 (9-3 with New England)
Mike Tomlin vs. New England, 2-5
TALE OF THE TAPE
2016 REGULAR SEASON | NEW ENGLAND | PITTSBURGH |
Record | 14-2 | 11-5 |
Divisional Standings | 1st | 1st |
Total Yards Gained | 6,180 | 5,962 |
Total Offense (Rank) | 386.3 (4) | 372.6 (7) |
Rush Offense | 117.0 (7) | 110.0 (14) |
Pass Offense | 269.3 (4) | 262.6 (5t) |
Points Per Game | 27.6 (3) | 25.0 (9) |
Total Yards Allowed | 5,223 | 5,482 |
Total Defense (Rank) | 326.4 (8) | 342.6 (12) |
Rush Defense | 88.6 (3t) | 100.0(13) |
Pass Defense | 237.9 (12) | 242.6 (16) |
Points Allowed/Game | 15.6 (1) | 20.4 (10) |
Possession Avg. | 31:13 | 30:22 |
Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost | 24/148 | 21/175 |
Sacks Made/Yards | 34/227 | 38/59 |
Total Touchdowns Scored | 51 | 47 |
Penalties Against/Yards | 93/819 | 113/1068 |
Punts/Avg. | 72/44.7 | 69/44.9 |
Turnover Differential | +12 (3) | +5 (9t) |
PATS AND STEELERS AT THE TOP
The Patriots and Steelers are at the top of the NFL charts in several categories since the 1994 season.TOTAL VICTORIES SINCE 1994 (Incl. Postseason)
New England Patriots, 281
Green Bay Packers, 256
Pittsburgh Steelers, 252
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1994
New England Patriots, 4
Denver Broncos, 3
Baltimore Ravens, 2
Pittsburgh Steelers, 2
Green Bay Packers, 2
N.Y. Giants, 2
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1994
New England Patriots, 7
Pittsburgh Steelers, 4
Denver Broncos, 4
PLAYOFF VICTORIES SINCE 1994
New England Patriots, 26
Pittsburgh Steelers, 20
Green Bay Packers, 20
DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1994
New England Patriots, 16
Green Bay Packers, 12
Pittsburgh Steelers, 12
BROADCAST INFORMATION
LOCAL RADIO: 98.5 FM, The Sports Hub, is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network. Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Socci will call the action along with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who will provide color analysis. Produced by Marc Cappello.
PATRIOTS IN THE AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Patriots are 8-4 in the AFC Championship Game, including a 5-1 record at home and a 4-1 mark at Gillette Stadium.- New England Patriots.
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