The Patriots had an opportunity to build on their momentum but failed to capitalize.

Following a 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, head coach Mike Vrabel is now forced to revisit many of the same maddening mistakes previous regimes have before him.

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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye turned the ball over twice while running back Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled it two times himself. All in all, five turnovers on the day. That won't cut it. New England also committed seven penalties, a handful of which were of the back-breaking and drive-extending variety. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, to no surprise, made the Patriots pay on ensuing snaps.

Our Patriots insider Phil Perry broke down both th

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