FOXBORO – Let’s be honest about what we’re watching at Gillette Stadium right now.

Losing football is difficult enough to stomach after two decades of unprecedented success. The Patriots are unlikely to ever spoil us in the same manner again.

This stretch dating to the start of 2023 is something different. New England is the worst home team in the NFL during that time period, a distinction it has earned with performances like the one offered Sunday afternoon.

Five turnovers – two in the red zone. Reminders of personnel mistakes that came flooding back. A sixth straight defeat with Pat Patriot on the side of white helmets, a record so beneath those spectacular red throwback jerseys.

The Steelers gained 165 fewer yards of total offense, held the ball for nearly seven fewer minutes

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