"Statistically speaking, the New England Patriots outplayed the Pittsburgh Steelers in all three phases of the game on Sunday. The Patriots dominated the game in just about every major category. But the only one that truly counts is on the scoreboard, and the Patriots came up short in that facet. The big reason for that? Turnovers. The Patriots gave the ball away five times, including a pair of fumbles by running back Rhamondre Stevenson, one of which cost New England a touchdown."
"One could argue the Patriots could be 3-0. In their losses to Pittsburgh and Las Vegas, New England outplayed both teams but came up short because the Patriots couldn't take care of the football. It doesn't matter who you play. If you don't take care of the football, you're not going to win. ESPN's Dan Ovrlosky noted that on "Get Up" this week, the Steelers had no business winning Sunday's game in Foxborough."
The Patriots dominated the Steelers across most statistical categories but lost the game due to five turnovers. Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice, with one fumble costing a touchdown and swinging momentum. Turnovers have similarly undermined New England in the loss to Las Vegas, creating the sense that the team could be 3-0 if ball security improved. Mike Vrabel’s team faces a favorable Week 4 matchup against the Carolina Panthers and must clean up turnover issues. Drake Maye has shown passing production but also has multiple giveaways, reinforcing the need for tighter ball control.
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