Best and worst: What we learned from Patriots’ Week 3 21-14 loss to Steelers – Hartford Courant

The Patriots’ offense could not get out of its own way, coughed up and lost a very winnable game Sunday afternoon against the Steelers.

Turnovers plagued the Patriots in the 21-14 Week 3 loss with four lost fumbles and one interception for five total giveaways. The Patriots’ defense got out to a horrific start but then went on to force four straight three-and-outs, four punts and had an interception after allowing touchdowns on the Steelers’ first two drives.

It wasn’t enough, however. After forcing six straight scoreless drives, the Patriots’ defense finally allowed a touchdown following the offense’s fifth turnover. It was the Patriots’ first five-turnover game since 2008.

Wide receiver Calvin Austin found the end zone on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers with Marcus Jones i