Somewhat hidden during the New England Patriots’ sloppy, 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was the play of a certain veteran safety who fans know well.
Old friend Jabrill Peppers, a former captain for the Patriots during his three years in Foxboro, played a pivotal role in Mike Tomlin’s defensive game plan on Sunday, especially in the run game.
The Patriots’ running backs combined to average just 3.6 yards per carry with three lost fumbles in this one. That led to Drake Maye dropping back to pass 47 times, a bloated number for such a close ball game.