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How did Steelers fall so flat vs. Patriots? Tim Benz, Mark Madden analyze

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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speak at midfield after the Patriots defeated the Steelers, 33-3, on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass.

Who’s to blame for the Steelers’ season-opening blowout loss to the Super Bowl champions?

A little bit of everyone.

TribLIVE columnists Tim Benz and Mark Madden break down Sunday night’s Steelers disaster in Foxborough, laying blame on everything from the game plan, to the inexperience on defense, to a lack of production on offense to … the Patriots’ uncanny ability to be the best team in the league year after year.

Here’s what they had to say during Monday morning’s Facebook Live segment. Catch them all season on Monday mornings on the Trib’s Facebook page.

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