"It will be challenging for head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots to put the game film aside and move on from Sunday's brutal loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not only did the Patriots literally fumble away a game they dominated on their home field, but they let a mediocre Steelers team beat them at their own game."
"New England mostly dominated the Steelers in what ended up being a 21-14 loss at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots ran 22 more offensive plays, gained 166 more net yards, and possessed the football for about seven more minutes. Pittsburgh's buzzing defense definitely created some problems, but New England likely wins that game if it doesn't lose the turnover battle, 5-1."
The Patriots lost 21-14 at Gillette Stadium despite statistical dominance in plays, yardage, and time of possession. New England ran 22 more offensive plays, gained 166 more net yards, and possessed the ball for about seven additional minutes. A lopsided turnover margin, losing the turnover battle 5-1, negated the Patriots' advantages and led to the defeat. Head coach Mike Vrabel prioritized eliminating bad football and capitalizing on opponents' mistakes, but the team has continued to self-inflict errors and sits at 1-2 to start the 2025 season. Tight end Hunter Henry caught eight of 11 targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
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