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The Patriots welcome the New York Jets to Gillette Stadium this weekend as they look to improve to 4-2. BSJ’s Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the Patriots' injury situation, including the latest on A.J. Brown, Will Campbell, and TreVeyon Henderson. Then the guys debate the data Greg compiled that says, compared to Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen, Drake Maye has done most of his damage against weaker pass defenses. Greg explains how he came to this conclusion by looking at DVOA, and Nick fires back.  Later, they get into Patriots-Jets, including how this matchup looks for New England on both sides of the ball. Can the Jets get at Drake Maye? Do the Patriots need to worry about Geno Smith and the New York offense? The guys break it down. Finally, they close with their score predictions! Don’t miss this fiery episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast! 0:00 Intro 00:39 Christian Gonzalez returns for big matchup with Garrett Wilson  02:35 Will A.J. Brown play on Sunday? 05:47 What’re the chances Will Campbell plays vs. Jets? 10:27 Does TreVeyon Henderson really have a high ankle sprain? 12:09 State of the secondary without Carlton Davis 15:22 Investing advice from Drake Maye! 15:52 PrizePicks 18:09 Comparing Drake Maye’s stats to Matt Stafford and Josh Allen 32:13 More investment advice from Drake Maye 32:43 More from Greg’s research into Maye’s advanced stats 44:52 More injury news 46:00 Patriots offense vs Jets defense 49:42 Patriots defense vs Jets offense 52:49 Predictions The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down Drake Maye’s huge performance against the Raiders and what it actually means for the Patriots moving forward. Greg explains why it was the highest-graded game of Maye’s career, while the guys debate how much weight to put on the matchup, Maye’s improvement against pressure and whether he can carry this success against stronger defenses. They also discuss the injury fallout surrounding TreVeyon Henderson and Will Campbell, how the Patriots should handle A.J. Brown’s potential return, the improved offensive line and Rhamondre Stevenson’s continued impact. Plus, they break down a dominant defensive performance from Milton Williams, Elijah Ponder’s emergence and finish with their three up and three down from the win. 0:00 Intro 0:30 TreVeyon Henderson & Patriots Injury Updates 2:42 Will Campbell Injury & Caleb Lomu 6:54 A.J. Brown’s Potential Return 10:37 Drake Maye’s Career-Best Performance 14:19 What Does Drake Maye’s Breakout Really Mean? 17:39 Betterment 18:10 PrizePicks 19:35 Drake Maye Debate Continues 25:11 Maye Against Good Defenses & Playoff Questions 29:25 Why This Year Could Be Different for Drake Maye 32:30 Betterment 33:13 Patriots Offensive Line & Maxx Crosby 35:08 Rhamondre Stevenson’s Impact 37:34 Milton Williams & Patriots Defense 40:13 Three Down, Three Up 44:32 Final Thoughts & Outro Subscribe to our 2nd channel! Patriots Newsfeed on CLNS has bonus content, short form show clips, behind the scenes content and more: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsNewsFeed Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BSJ’s Greg Bedard joined John Zannis after the game to break it all down. They discuss Drake Maye’s virtually flawless performance, but Greg explains why he won’t be getting carried away after this win vs a poor Raiders defense. Is Maye officially back to his best now? They also get into how the Patriots were able to overcome their injury issues, which continue to mount as Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson were sidelined today. Greg then gives the defense a huge amount of credit for stopping Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers, and Klint Kubiak’s offense. He also hits on the performances of Efton Chism, Eli Raridon, and Romeo Doubs. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles break down the Patriots’ growing injury concerns and look ahead to Sunday’s matchup with the Raiders. The guys revisit the Buffalo film, including Drake Maye’s strong second half, Will Campbell’s struggles in pass protection and the offensive line issues New England still needs to solve. They also discuss how the Patriots should handle Maxx Crosby, whether the Raiders’ defensive numbers are legitimate and what to expect from a depleted Patriots receiving corps without A.J. Brown. Later, Greg and Nick evaluate Kyle Williams’ development, break down Kirk Cousins and the Raiders offense, debate how New England should defend Brock Bowers and explain why the Patriots could bring heavy pressure against Cousins. Plus, they give their final Patriots-Raiders predictions. 0:00 Intro 0:44 Patriots Injury Concerns & Rhamondre Stevenson 4:32 Drake Maye’s Bills Film Review 7:44 Will Campbell & Offensive Line Struggles 13:03 Betterment 13:33 PrizePicks 15:37 Raiders Defense & Maxx Crosby 20:21 Patriots Wide Receiver Injuries 24:02 Kyle Williams’ Development 28:30 Betterment 28:58 Rocket Money 30:45 Patriots Defense vs. Raiders Offense 33:22 How to Defend Brock Bowers 36:09 Pressuring Kirk Cousins 38:58 Patriots-Raiders Predictions 42:31 Final Thoughts & Outro Subscribe to our 2nd channel! Patriots Newsfeed on CLNS has bonus content, short form show clips, behind the scenes content and more: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsNewsFeed Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster Join at ⁠RocketMoney.com/BEDARD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an embarrassing defeat in Jacksonville, the Patriots bounced back in Buffalo with a huge 29-26 win over the Bills. Drake Maye came up big with 269 pass yards, 3 touchdown passes and 53 rushing yards to get the better of Josh Allen and the Bills. BSJ’s Greg Bedard reunites with Nick Cattles for another Tuesday edition of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast to break down the win. They start with Drake Maye’s impressive day, discussing what stood out most about the quarterback on Sunday and what changed from the defeat in Jacksonville. They also discuss Josh McDaniels’ coaching tweaks, how the Patriots’ WRs fared against the Bills’ defense and the performance of the offensive line. After the break, they get into the other side of the ball. Did Zak Kuhr outwit Joe Brady and the Bills’ offense? Greg explains how the Patriots’ DC got the edge over Buffalo. The guys also discuss the continued impressive play from the EDGE room, Robert Spillane’s bounce-back performance, and more. They close with three up, three down from Sunday’s win.  The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by Rocket Money! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster Join at ⁠RocketMoney.com/BEDARD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Maye led the Patriots to a huge win over their division rival, the Buffalo Bills, on Sunday afternoon. Despite a fumble and an interception, Maye led his team to victory with three passing TDs and 269 passing yards against Josh Allen and the Bills. Greg Bedard is joined by CLNS Media's John Zannis to react to a huge Patriots victory in Buffalo. They discuss Maye's bounce-back performance, big moments from Romeo Doubs and Efton Chism, other major improvements from last week's loss, Mack Hollins' calf injury, and more! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Maye and the Patriots face a tough task this weekend, as they look to bounce back from an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Patriots head to Buffalo on Sunday to face their division rivals, who have started the season 3-0, leading the AFC East. Boston Sports Journal’s Greg Bedard returns for another Thursday edition of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles to preview Sunday’s game. First, they dig into the latest news coming out of Foxborough, including Drake Maye’s apparent shoulder injury. Greg explains what he’s heard about this news and speculates why the Patriots may have added him to yesterday’s injury report. The guys also dig into the reported riff between Maye and Mike Vrabel which leads to a bigger-picture discussion around the relationship between Maye, Vrabel, and Josh McDaniels. After the break, they discuss the matchup with the Bills on both sides of the ball and give their score predictions. 00:59 Is Drake Maye’s shoulder injury legit? 06:41 Why reported tension between Maye and Vrabel doesn’t make sense 14:06 Josh McDaniels’ relationship with Maye and Vrabel 18:45 Betterment 19:15 PrizePicks 21:11 Injury report + right guard dilemma 28:44 Betterment 29:14 Overall vibes with the Bills & Josh Allen 32:46 Who the Patriots need to worry about on the Bills’ offense 35:11 Greg’s thoughts on Jim Leonhard’s defense 42:54 Special teams matchup 44:35 Predictions The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bedard and Nick Cattles react to the Patriots’ disastrous performance in Jacksonville and assess where things stand after a difficult start to the season. The guys discuss whether New England is simply regressing after last year’s surprising run before diving into Drake Maye’s struggles through the opening weeks. They break down Maye’s hesitation, decision-making, turnovers, lack of anticipation and the issues surrounding him on offense. Greg and Nick also debate how much responsibility belongs to Josh McDaniels, what changes could help settle Maye down, and whether the offensive line and supporting cast are doing enough. Later, they turn to the defense, including the struggles up front and the performances of New England’s highest-paid players. Plus, they hand out their biggest ups and downs from Jacksonville and look ahead to a difficult matchup with the Buffalo Bills. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Jacksonville Disaster & Patriots Season Outlook 12:14 Drake Maye’s Struggles 18:36 Betterment #1 19:06 PrizePicks 20:43 Drake Maye & Patriots Offensive Execution 31:30 Betterment #2 32:21 Josh McDaniels & Fixing the Offense 40:31 Patriots Defense 44:49 Three Up Three Down 51:09 Final Thoughts & Bills Preview Subscribe to our 2nd channel! Patriots Newsfeed on CLNS has bonus content, short form show clips, behind the scenes content and more: https://www.youtube.com/@PatriotsNewsFeed Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bedard breaks down the latest Patriots loss to the Jaguars and analyzes the concerning trends surrounding Drake Maye. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Nick discussed the Patriots' injury situation, the comments from Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel, and dive into the matchup between the Patriots and Jaguars, before giving their game picks. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots took down the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 in week 2 to pick up their first win of the season in New England. On this episode, BSJ’s Greg Bedard is joined by Nick Cattles as the recap the Patriots week 2 victory over the Steelers. They discuss the biggest storyline from the game which was once again a tough day for 3rd year QB Drake Maye. The two react to Maye’s disappointing performance and Greg even mentions that he rated this the worst game of Drake Maye’s career but when he rewatching the game he didn’t think it was as bad as he thought at first and admits he might have been a little harsh on criticizing Drake on Sunday. While not all has been great they discuss how Maye can improve this season. The Patriots defense was a major factor in the win on Sunday and Greg still isn’t sure what to make of this Patriots defense after they dominated an old Aaron Rodgers in this game. They also discuss the Patriots RB room and with Rhamondre Stevenson’s early fumble and TreVeyon Henderson being inserted into the lineup. They discuss the game for the duo and take a look at who will actually control the backfield entering week 3. Finally they wrap up giving their 3 up and 3 downs from the week 2 victory! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at ⁠http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots picked up their first win of the 2026 season Sunday afternoon, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 at Gillette Stadium. After a disappointing Week 1 loss, New England responded with a dominant defensive performance that kept Pittsburgh’s offense in check throughout the afternoon. The Patriots got on the board first when TreVeyon Henderson broke loose for a 39-yard touchdown run in his season debut, giving New England an early 7-0 lead. Andy Borregales added two field goals, while Pittsburgh managed only one score — a 56-yard Chris Boswell field goal just before halftime. Quarterback Drake Maye had an up-and-down afternoon, completing 14 of 22 passes for 208 yards and throwing one interception Greg Bedard & John Zannis react to the complete game with analysis and plenty more! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots will welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Foxborough this weekend as New England looks to bounce back from a gutting defeat in Seattle. On this episode, BSJ’s Greg Bedard is joined once again by co-host Nick Cattles to preview this Week 2 matchup. First they go over the latest news including, Stephon Gilmore retiring as a Patriot on Friday, Steve Belichick resigning at UNC, and the injury report heading into the Steelers game. Then they get into the matchup with the Steelers. Greg highlights some key matchups including Drake Maye vs Patrick Graham’s defense, Alijah Vera-Tucker vs Cam Heyward and more. He also explains why this is a big game for Romeo Doubs with A.J. Brown on the sidelines. Later, the guys preview what sorts of problems Mike McCarthy’s offense can cause the Patriots, where New England needs to improve on defense and what we can expect from the run game. Lastly, they make score predictions for Sunday’s game. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Stephon Gilmore retiring in New England 03:24 Steve Belichick resigns from UNC 08:53 Injury report 16:33 Quick tip from Drake Maye on investing with Betterment 17:03 PrizePicks 18:28 Previewing Patriots-Steelers 21:04 Drake Maye vs Patrick Graham’s defense 23:05 Alijah Vera-Tucker vs Cam Heyward 25:43 Concerned about Patriots conditioning? 27:05 Big game for Romeo Doubs 29:55 Final word on investing with Betterment 30:25 Improvements needed in the run game 33:00 What problems can the Steelers’ offense cause? 36:05 Why this is a good matchup for the Patriots’ TE’s 37:00 Predictions 40:06 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots fell to the Seahawks 10-13 after a dramatic 4th quarter collapse which saw Drake Maye throw three interceptions.  BSJ’s Greg Bedard is back with a Tuesday edition of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles to break down what went wrong and what went well in New England’s season opener. Greg starts with Maye’s horrific 4th quarter, evaluating what exactly happened and explaining why Maye’s performance is or is not alarming, comparing him to another quarterback who made similar mistakes at Maye’s age. Later, the guys discuss some questionable coaching decisions, including Mike Vrabel electing not to call timeout before the half and the potential impact of A.J. Brown’s ankle injury. They also discuss observations from other areas of the field, including some standouts in the secondary and concerns over the offensive line. Then they wrap up with “three up, three down” from the loss. Tune in for another insightful discussion of all things Patriots-Seahawks! 00:00 Intro 01:15 Drake Maye’s 4th quarter 06:03 Maye’s first three quarters 09:24 Offensive gameplan 16:53 A word on investing with Betterment from Drake Maye 17:23 PrizePicks 19:37 Thoughts on some questionable coaching decisions 27:51 A.J. Brown injury 30:20 Investing advice from Drake Maye 30:50 Thoughts on the offensive line 35:53 What we saw from the defense 47:29 Three up/three down 51:33 Thanks for watching! The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:  💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLNS Media's John Zannis and BSJ’s Greg Bedard react to the Patriots 13-10 season opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The biggest story of the game was Drake Maye’s 3 costly turnovers that lead to the Patriots falling in this one including a late interception that would seal the loss. The guys also discuss A.J. Brown exiting the game with an injury and discuss the potential impact his injury could have. They also discuss Patriots Free Agent WR signing Romeo Doubs who struggled in his debut failing to make a single catch. Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices