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Mego joins Ken and Ted Johnson, with Christian Arcand filling in for Rich, on 93.7 WEEI for a Patriots-focused Tuesday hour on trade-deadline day. On this 6 Rings On Air: - The discussion of New England's spot at the deadline with Rhamondre Stevenson out - Whether the Patriots should add pieces after other AFC teams made moves - The conversation around Josh Downs going to Kansas City and the receiver room - Mack Hollins and Pop Douglas calling out teammates, and who leads the locker room - Steve Smith's take that the Patriots won't make the playoffs, plus the remaining schedule - Mego's biggest concern with the secondary and Christian Gonzalez - The discussion of players performing through injuries, and whether A.J. Brown makes the Germany trip Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin are live from Gillette Stadium following Mike Vrabel's postmortem press conference after Sunday's 45-27 blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers. Ottolini and Turpin react to Vrabel's comments, break down what went wrong for the Patriots against Green Bay, and discuss whether the loss should change the team's approach heading into Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons are joined by Patriots reporter Justin Turpin and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson to break down the Patriots' 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The guys discuss what went wrong, the changes that need to be made, and how New England can bounce back from such a disappointing performance. Plus, a look ahead to next week's matchup against the Detroit Lions in Germany and what the Patriots need to do to get back on track.

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the Patriots' 45-27 loss to Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium. The guys discuss what went wrong, whether Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez deserve most of the blame or if the loss falls on the entire team, and what needs to change for New England down the stretch. Plus, live reaction to postgame press conferences from head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye.

Justin Turpin joins Rich, Ken and Ted for a Patriots-focused Friday hour ahead of the Green Bay game. On this 6 Rings On Air: - The injury report and what Turpin saw at practice, including Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry - The discussion surrounding TreVeyon Henderson's absence - Christian Barmore, trade rumors and the locker-room exchange involving Andrew Callahan - A.J. Brown's knee concerns and the debate over the trade - Would Derrick Henry make sense, and how aggressive should the Patriots be at the deadline? - Patriots-Packers predictions and opportunities for the New England defense Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

In a matchup between two 5-3 teams, the Patriots will look to improve to 4-0 at home for the first time since 2019 when they host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. What will it take for the Patriots to come away with a win, and what challenges do the Packers present? Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin for a behind-enemy-lines preview, breaking down the matchup and what to expect Sunday.

Mego stops by Rich, Ken and Ted for her Tuesday hour, and the Patriots have a lot to sort out before the deadline. On this 6 Rings On Air: If Mego had a crystal ball for the day after the deadline: Christian Barmore out, and why Carlton Davis is the one that perplexes herAJ Brown's usage, the receiver depth, and what the offense actually looks like with everyone hurtAndy Borregales missed his third field goal in eight games. Is the patience running out, or do you ride it out like Vinatieri?Is 5-3 exactly who these Patriots are, and would a tight end or an edge rusher help more?Finally, a quick one: Tatum or Drake Maye for MVP?Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

Without his top three wide receivers, his RB2, and his top tight end target, Drake Maye put the Patriots on his back, completing 16 of 20 pass attempts for 199 yards and three total touchdowns on Sunday in Miami. With his heater over the last five weeks, should Maye be higher in the MVP conversation? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, how concerned should the Patriots be about kicker Andres Borregales and wide receiver A.J. Brown? And what do the Patriots need at the deadline?

The Patriots overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Dolphins 24-19 in Miami, completing a sweep of the AFC East on their first trip through the division. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the win on the 6 Rings Postgame Show, including Drake Maye's impressive performance despite a depleted supporting cast, the defensive front's dominance, Rhamondre Stevenson's impact, and the biggest takeaways as the Pats improve to 5-3.

WEEI's Justin Turpin joined Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson in studio on 93.7 WEEI on Friday, Oct. 30 to talk Patriots ahead of Sunday's trip to Miami. Turp puts his A.J. Brown worry meter at an 8 after the knee news, explains why the Pats shouldn't spend more draft capital before the trade deadline (Jonathan Taylor? A Quenton Nelson-type rental?), and breaks down just how much Drake Maye is carrying a patchwork offense with A.J., Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins banged up. Plus: why the tight ends should feast on the Dolphins, whether 5-5 at the bye keeps the playoffs in play, why the defense went zone against the Bears, Case Keenum's sideline tip to Caleb Williams, and the Christian Barmore trade rumors. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

The Patriots will complete their first cycle through the AFC East this Sunday when they travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins at a stadium that has been a house of horrors for New England. After some self-scouting and rest following the Thursday Night Football “mini-bye,” should the Patriots cruise to a win? Mike Oliva of Dolphins Talk joins Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin to discuss why this may not be the pushover win many expect it to be in our behind-enemy-lines Week 8 preview.

Meghan Ottolini joins Rich, Ken and Ted Johnson in studio to push back on fears the Patriots could spiral, break down A.J. Brown's role and why the Bears' receivers ran wide open. Plus Ken's five-star questions on whether this offense is holding Drake Maye back, and whether the Pats will try to show up Tom Brady in the booth against Green Bay. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

As injuries have piled up for the Patriots through the summer and into the fall, the team finds itself in a tricky situation with multiple starters and high-level contributors on injured reserve. With NFL teams limited to eight players returning from IR, how will the Patriots handle the situation? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, some thoughts on A.J. Brown's role in the offense and Mike Vrabel's reported hefty fine.

Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down what went wrong in the Patriots’ 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, discuss the concern level surrounding A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson, examine the Patriots’ current injured reserve dilemma, and more.

WEEI.com's Justin Turpin joins Rich, Ken & Ted Johnson in studio after the Patriots' 30-24 TNF loss in Chicago. Turp says the explosive plays beat New England (405 yards, the most allowed under Mike Vrabel), and digs into the 16 missed tackles, Drake Maye's red-zone interception, the A.J. Brown worry scale and Josh McDaniels' first-quarter play calling. Plus: the Bears' illegal trick play, whether Caleb Lomu should move to guard, if this team is better than last year's, the Patriots' blitz rate against Caleb Williams, and why the offense needs more from its wide receivers and TreVeyon Henderson. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!