"Three games into the 2025 regular season, the New England Patriots lead the NFL in lost fumbles (4) and rank in a share of 27th in turnover margin (-3). That's not exactly the kind of football Mike Vrabel-coached teams are known for, but it's the harsh reality for his Patriots entering Week 4. Taking care of the football will be a priority going forward."
"Top running back Rhamondre Stevenson lost two fumbles - the seventh and eighth of his career - during last week's brutal loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, including one at the goal line. Backup RB Antonio Gibson also lost a fumble, and quarterback Drake Maye was strip-sacked in the fourth quarter, leading to Pittsburgh's go-ahead (and eventual game-winning) score. Much of the focus, of course, has settled on Stevenson this week."
"He led the NFL with seven fumbles last season, with three of them resulting in turnovers, and has now put the ball on the ground 16 times in 59 career games. Stevenson is a good football player, but any running back who fumbles in 27 percent of his game appearances constitutes as a walking red flag. Patriots fans are expecting Stevenson to get benched this week, if not outright released."
Three games into the 2025 regular season, the New England Patriots lead the NFL in lost fumbles (4) and sit in a tie for 27th in turnover margin (-3). Rhamondre Stevenson lost two fumbles in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, including one at the goal line; Antonio Gibson and quarterback Drake Maye also turned the ball over, and Maye's strip-sack led to Pittsburgh's game-winning score. Stevenson led the NFL with seven fumbles last season and has fumbled 16 times across 59 career games. Patriots fans expect a benching and increased reps for rookie TreVeyon Henderson, though coach Mike Vrabel's comments suggest a bench may not materialize.
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