Statistically speaking, the New England Patriots outplayed the Pittsburgh Steelers in all three phases of the game on Sunday. The Patriots dominated the game in just about every major category. But the only one that truly counts is on the scoreboard, and the Patriots came up short in that facet.
The big reason for that? Turnovers. The Patriots gave the ball away five times, including a pair of fumbles by running back Rhamondre Stevenson, one of which cost New England a touchdown.
One could argue the Patriots could be 3-0. In their losses to Pittsburgh and Las Vegas, New England outplayed both teams but came up short because the Patriots couldn't take care of the football.