In Week 3 of the 2025-26 NFL season, the New England Patriots fell at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-21 in a game they could have easily won. Entering the game at 1-1, it was New England's chance to notch their first win of the season at Gillette Stadium in front of their home fans. However, after shooting themselves in the foot on several occasions, the Patriots fell behind and ending up trailing for the vast majority of the contest.

There's plenty of issues to point fingers at, but the glaring discrepancy was ball security as the Patriots turned the football over five total times. It was their first five-turnover game since 2008 when they ironically lost at home to none other than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Mike Vrabel told ESPN after the game :

“We don't need to los

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