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Patriots Zero In on Ball Security After Five-Turnover Loss

Mike Vrabel orders an intensive week of fundamentals to curb giveaways following a 21-14 defeat.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 21: Patrick Queen #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers forces a fumble from Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Foxboro, MA - New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson fumbles the ball during the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • New England committed five turnovers in Week 3, with Drake Maye throwing an interception and losing a fumble, Rhamondre Stevenson fumbling twice, and Antonio Gibson losing one.
  • Vrabel said the team will “practice the crap out of” ball security, stressing two hands on the ball and shared responsibility from ball carriers and blockers.
  • Usage shifted in the backfield as rookie TreVeyon Henderson logged a team-high 34 snaps, ahead of Stevenson’s 27 and Gibson’s 19.
  • Coaches are weighing further adjustments, including more reps for Henderson and potential additions from free agency or other practice squads to increase competition.
  • Context for concern persists as Stevenson led running backs with seven fumbles last season, though Vrabel said the team will still need him and will sort out accountability and rep distribution this week.