Overview

• With 1:07 left and trailing 21-14 at Gillette Stadium, New England failed on fourth-and-1 at the Pittsburgh 28, ending the game on downs.
• NBC10 Boston’s breakdown shows Jalen Ramsey rushing past left tackle Will Campbell off a pressure look that forced Drake Maye to get the ball out quickly.
• DeMario Douglas caught the pass short of the line to gain and was stopped by Brandin Echols with help from Patrick Queen, a tackle credited as the decisive defensive play.
• Mike Vrabel said the route and finish needed different technique, emphasizing a drop step or a direct ‘knife’ upfield, while Douglas acknowledged he would adjust his route choice.
• Maye took responsibility for the moment and said he wished he had told receivers to secure the catch and get upfield, as analysts noted the team had been 4-for-4 on fourth downs earlier and still would have needed a late touchdown even with a conversion.