Most writers think Maye bounces back strongly after a poor opener, though a few voices argue his turnover issues could resurface against a hungry Pittsburgh pass rush.

There is a running joke and genuine worry in Patriots circles about the club's dreadful record in home games during the first month of the season for years running.

A lot of the debate centres on turnovers, with people split on whether the Steelers' pass rush and takeaway habit can once again decide this exact fixture the way it did last year.

Fans keep bringing up that Pittsburgh won this same early-season meeting last year and dropped the Patriots to a rocky start, and there is a clear appetite for payback this time.