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Steelers Capitalize on Five Patriots Turnovers to Win 21-14 in Foxborough

Five giveaways turned a yardage advantage into a loss.

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers delivered a go-ahead 17-yard touchdown to Calvin Austin III with 2:16 remaining as Pittsburgh improved to 2-1.
  • New England committed five turnovers, including two Rhamondre Stevenson fumbles with one ruled a goal-line touchback, an Antonio Gibson fumble, a Drake Maye end-zone interception, and a late Maye fumble.
  • Cornerback Brandin Echols swung the game with an end-zone interception before halftime and the final fourth-down tackle, while Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig supplied pressure and takeaways.
  • Despite a 369-203 edge in total yards and converting four of five fourth downs, the Patriots saw field position and points swing away because of giveaways.
  • Rodgers reached 510 career touchdown passes to move past Brett Favre into fourth all time, and Pittsburgh notched its first win in New England since 2008 as the Patriots fell to 1-2 with ball security now a priority for Mike Vrabel.