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Steelers defense laments ugly loss to Patriots but sees growth for '17

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday were left to handle the aftermath of a messy defensive performance in Sunday's AFC title game loss to the New England Patriots.

Solutions were scarce as players cleared out their lockers.

"We thought Edelman was gonna be the guy," said cornerback Artie Burns about the 36-17 loss in Gillette Stadium. "It ended up being Hogan."

Chris Hogan got behind the Steelers' zone coverages for several big gains on his way to 118 yards and two touchdowns. Julian Edelman wasn't far behind with 118 yards and a touchdown.