New England Patriots Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Lost 14-21 to Pittsburgh. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw for 268 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The Patriots couldn’t overcome three offensive turnovers.

Analytics: New England averages 18.0 points per game, ranked 23rd. Their offensive line allowed four sacks, and the defense surrendered 21 points despite holding the Steelers to 247 total yards.

Injuries: No new major injuries were reported for New England.

Betting: The Patriots were 1.5-point underdogs and failed to cover as Pittsburgh won by seven. The game total of 35 points fell under 44.5.

Fantasy: Drake Maye’s volume keeps him a superflex option. Tight end Hunter Henry’s eight receptions for 90 yards and two touchdowns place him firmly in the TE1 tier. Rhamondre Stevenson remains a low-end RB2, while Demario Douglas stays on benches.