Overview

• With 1:07 left and the ball at Pittsburgh’s 28, Drake Maye hit DeMario Douglas near the sticks on fourth-and-1, but the receiver retreated and was tackled short to end the drive.
• New England had converted its first four fourth-down attempts before the decisive failure on its fifth try.
• Head coach Mike Vrabel said Douglas needed to drop-step and knife upfield, while Douglas agreed he should have gone straight ahead.
• Maye said he expected pressure and took blame for not reminding teammates in the huddle to secure the catch and get upfield in the short-yardage situation.
• The Patriots turned the ball over five times for the first time since 2008, fell to 1-2, and continued to get limited production from Douglas, who has five catches for 13 yards and one touchdown through three games.