Turnovers wrote a lot of the story for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 3 game against the New England Patriots. Their defense recorded four forced fumbles and one interception, helping keep them in the game. After starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice, the Patriots put backup Antonio Gibson into the game. Unfortunately for them, Gibson also fumbled shortly after that. After the Steelers’ 21-14 win, he spoke about how clear that forcing the ball out was a top priority for the Steelers’ defense.
“For sure,” Gibson said via the team’s YouTube channel. “They was punching at the ball from the first play.