Overview

• New England committed five turnovers in a 21-14 loss to the Steelers, including two giveaways at the Pittsburgh 2-yard line.
• Mike Vrabel vowed to “practice the crap out of” ball security and stressed that protecting the ball is a responsibility shared by ball carriers and blockers.
• Rhamondre Stevenson lost two fumbles and was limited afterward, with reports noting he sat for 11 straight snaps and logged just two snaps following the second miscue.
• Rookie TreVeyon Henderson saw increased work, out-snapping Stevenson in Week 3, while Vrabel said rep distribution could change later in the week without a formal benching.
• Steelers star T. J. Watt said Pittsburgh spent the week targeting New England’s turnover tendencies, and the Patriots now assess adjustments ahead of hosting a Panthers team with five takeaways.