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Strange things seem to happen with the Patriots in Miami - but a win is a win is a win. Always good to win in the division. Always good to win on the road. Don't like to see more injuries - but they weathered the storm today and move two games above .500. GO PATS! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymik

Oops! I fell asleep before posting this Thursday night - and then forgot! But um, better late than never? I can assume that had the Patriots pulled off the comeback win, I would have excitedly posted this in the wee hours of Friday morning - but that was not the case. Either way, I did record my wrong prediction and my droopy sad afterthoughts....We're on to Miami. GO PATS! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymik

It's always good to beat the Jets. And even though I had to listen to most of it on the radio - whilst driving you-know-who to Florida (making it to South Carolina today) that didn't stop me from enjoying another Patriots win, 1/4 of which I actually was able to watch live! GO PATS! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymike

If last week was the game that showed the Patriots getting back on track, this week was the game showing that they can be a dominating team into 2026 NFL season! Absolutely fantastic effort by everyone - starting with their leader, Drake Maye! The injuries are looking rough - the penalties called ever other play were annoying as hell - but today was an excellent day overall. LFG! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymike

Finally! A complete effort on both sides of the ball! THIS felt more like the Patriots we became accustomed to last year. Huge win! Drake looked more like himself! Doubs had a huge game, and the world is starting to pay attention to Efton Chism III. LFG!!! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymike

So maybe this wasn't just a slow start for the Patriots? Maybe this is what we're in for this year? Middling to bad play? Was today an anomaly or who they are? Was last year fool's gold, or who they can be again? This was a rough one and it may get worse before it gets better. Assuming it can and will get better.  fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymike

Can we start over and pretend THIS is the season opener!? This was definitely what the doctor, who Aaron Rodgers questions because the doctor has a degree and Rodgers is a psychopath, noted kook. What is perfect? No! Did the offense have big moments but still sloppy mistakes? Yes! Can those be fixed? You bet your (foot)balls they can. And the defense looked fantastic. The losing streak is over - let's hope a winning streak just began. GO PATS! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymike

New season! High expectations! A new offense! And then the game happened. The high expectation turned into a high ankle sprain. That new offense has some work to do - BUT - the Pats and football are back! We learned last year - an opening week loss does not define a season! LFG! fansotexperts.com/patriotspatriotspodcast.bsky.socialtiktok.com/@geekmentalitymike

Well, it's been a little over a week and I finally hit record to talk about the Super Bowl. The Patriots were outplayed and overmatched - and as disappointing as that was, I can't help but be grateful for an incredible season and excited for the future. Go Pats!

Whoever said winning conference championships needed to look pretty!? The Patriots defense let up one touchdown today - and then nothing else for the rest of the game. The offense did just enough to score more points than the Broncos - and that is all that matters. Patriots win! And I can't believe I'm saying this - The PATRIOTS ARE GOING BACK TO THE SUPER BOWL! This podcast never thought we'd be saying that this soon. Incredible.

The Patriots are on to the AFC Championship game! The defense dominated again and the offense came through when they needed to for another two-score victory in the playoffs. We're on to Denver and I'm on to another week of taco dip! My wife and I cam home last night and I quickly crashed and fell asleep early - which is why the show wasn't posted until today. Who cares!? GO PATS!!!

For the first time since I started this podcast, the Patriots had a playoff home game AND the Patriots won a playoff game!!! It wasn't pretty, but the defense dominated and Drake came through when he needed to. HUGE win for the team and they live to fight another day - back at home next week! LFG!!!

Happy New Year, Patriots Fans! The Pats ended the regular season with three straight wins and an overall record of 14-3. They took care of business at home today against Miami and now all eyes are on to the Chargers. LET'S GO!!!!

It's always good to beat the Jets! After three straight super-late nights, I crashed and crashed early yesterday - but not before seeing the Patriots display absolute dominance over the lowly Jets and seeing the Bills lose on the last play of the game to secure the Patriots as the AFC East Champs! See you in 2026!

It wasn't pretty there for a while - until it was! Patriots put up 15 points in the fourth quarter to come back and and clinch a playoff spot! To come back and be one game away from winning the AFC East. To come back and still have a chance at the number one seed. To come back and win! Merry Christmas!