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Tom Brady and the Patriots fell to 5-2 after a 25-17 loss to the Steelers.

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The Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers came into the game riding three-game win streaks.

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The Patriots prepared to take the field before the game.

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Ben Roethlisberger threw a 5-yard pass to Mewelde Moore to open the scoring in the first quarter.

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Running back Kevin Faulk was tackled just short of the goal line.

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Defensive end Andre Carter sacked quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the first half.

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The Patriots did not score until the second quarter and trailed 17-10 at hafltime.

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The Patriots were able to cut the Steelers' lead to 23-17 late in the fourth quarter.

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Tom Brady was sacked by defensive end Brett Keisel to kill a late chance for the Patriots.

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The Steelers improved to 6-2 with the win.