New England Patriots (2004-2008) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-2024)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. New England Patriots take it 4-1.

New England Patriots · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.7 · headliner Randy Moss '07 (93)

QBTom Brady (88) · Matt Cassel (79)

RBCorey Dillon (82) · Kevin Faulk (77) · Laurence Maroney (74)

WRRandy Moss (93) · Wes Welker (80) · Deion Branch (75)

TEBenjamin Watson (71)

EDGEMike Vrabel (83) · Willie McGinest (79) · Adalius Thomas (78)

DTTy Warren (89) · Richard Seymour (88) · Vince Wilfork (75)

LBTedy Bruschi (81) · Jerod Mayo (76) · Junior Seau (75)

CBAsante Samuel (92) · Ellis Hobbs (76) · Randall Gay (74)

SRodney Harrison (81) · Eugene Wilson (78) · Brandon Meriweather (78)

Pittsburgh Steelers · 2019-2024

Squad power 84.2 · headliner T.J. Watt '20 (99)

QBBen Roethlisberger (76) · Russell Wilson (74) · Kenny Pickett (71)

RBNajee Harris (82) · Jaylen Warren (76) · James Conner (74)

WRDiontae Johnson (82) · George Pickens (80) · Chase Claypool (79)

TEPat Freiermuth (78) · Eric Ebron (75) · Vance McDonald (67)

EDGET.J. Watt (99) · Alex Highsmith (90) · Stephon Tuitt (88)

DTCameron Heyward (93) · Javon Hargrave (77) · Larry Ogunjobi (73)

LBDevin Bush (77) · Elandon Roberts (74) · Patrick Queen (74)

CBJoe Haden (88) · Levi Wallace (81) · Cameron Sutton (80)

SMinkah Fitzpatrick (83) · DeShon Elliott (79) · Terrell Edmunds (76)

Series result — New England Patriots win 4-1

Game 1: New England Patriots 34-27

Game 2: New England Patriots 34-30

Game 3: Pittsburgh Steelers 39-29

Game 4: New England Patriots 24-20

Game 5: New England Patriots 32-26

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