Overview

• New England gave the ball away five times in a 21-14 defeat, its most in a game since 2008, with two turnovers coming at the Pittsburgh 2-yard line.
• Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice, including at the goal line, and played only two snaps afterward as TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson handled most backfield work.
• Vrabel said ball-security drills will dominate this week’s preparation and indicated he could limit opportunities for players who continue to risk the football.
• Henderson logged 34 snaps to Stevenson’s 27 and has protected the ball, though reports highlight pass-protection issues that could shape his role.
• Coaches emphasized shared responsibility for protection, with film pointing to missed blocks by right guard Mike Onwenu on Stevenson’s fumbles, and Week 4 features a Panthers defense among the NFL leaders in takeaways.