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We've reached the halfway point of the 2026 NFL season, which means it's time for the boys to hand out some hardware. Pat, Mark and Doyle debate their midseason picks for MVP, Best Coach, Biggest Surprise, Biggest Loser and Best Unit, highlighting the best, worst and most unexpected developments around the league. Then it's back to New England, where the Patriots are coming off another win in Miami but facing some increasingly concerning injury issues. With the Packers and Lions looming before a much-needed bye week, the guys break down whether the Pats have enough left in the tank to keep rolling.

Should going winless in fantasy football come with a punishment? Pat, Mark and Doyle kick things off by debating whether the ultimate embarrassment in their fantasy league of record deserves an equally humiliating consequence. Then it's on to the NFL, where the guys break down the biggest surprises from Week 7 and attempt to separate the legitimate contenders from the pretenders in both conferences. With a loaded Week 8 slate on deck, they preview the biggest matchups and what those games could tell us about the league's pecking order. Finally, with the first week of the NBA season in the books, the boys share their early impressions of the new-look Celtics and weigh in on the latest chapter of the never-ending Tatum-Brown drama.

Pat and Doyle are running the two-man game this week as the boys break down the Patriots' tough loss to the Bears in Chicago. With the NFL approaching its midway point, the guys take a closer look at the Patriots' remaining schedule, the crowded playoff picture, and which teams could find themselves on the outside looking in come January. Around the league, Jalen Hurts' medical situation raises questions in Philadelphia, Bo Nix continues to defy logic by winning games despite historically ugly quarterback play, and the Rams have yet to look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Plus, which teams should be selling at the trade deadline? Finally, the guys briefly check in on the Celtics following their opening-night loss to Detroit and reveal who they're pulling for in the World Series.

The boys break down the Patriots’ emphatic win over the Raiders and debate what five weeks have revealed about this team’s trajectory. Then it’s Bills–Rams and a week of all-time coaching blunders, including a debate over which division has the worst collection of head coaches. They preview the Patriots’ Week 6 matchup with the Jets and the rest of the week’s most intriguing games before attempting to explain the objective of sports betting to Mark. Finally, with the Celtics tipping off next week, the guys set their expectations for the season ahead.

The boys are back to put a bow on the Red Sox season following their unceremonious playoff exit. Was this year ultimately a success, or was it more of the same mediocrity hidden by a historic win streak? After a quick look around the remaining MLB playoff field, the guys turn their attention to the Patriots' stunning upset of the Bills in Buffalo. What changed from the first three games, and has Drake Maye finally found his fastball? Finally, the boys take a spin around the rest of the NFL to break down the biggest surprises of Week 4 and try to make sense of some truly bizarre records after the first month of a parity-filled season.

It was a tough week in Boston. The guys break down the Red Sox-Yankees series (recorded just before Boston was unceremoniously eliminated from the playoffs) and lament the mistakes that cost the Sox Game 1, along with the lack of offensive firepower that plagued them when it mattered most. Then, they turn to the Patriots and try to answer a much more troubling question: What is wrong with Drake Maye? After a brutal loss in Jacksonville, the guys try to make sense of what they’re seeing from a young quarterback less than a year removed from an MVP runner-up campaign. Finally, they hit some of the biggest surprises from around the NFL and look ahead to a loaded Week 4 slate.

The boys welcome Andrew Fillipponi from 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh as the first legitimate interview guest in Save It For The Podcast history. Andrew joins the show to break down the fallout from the Patriots’ win over the Steelers, Drake Maye’s sluggish start to the season, the state of both teams, and a few thoughts on the MLB playoffs. After the interview, the guys take a closer look at the Patriots’ win and debate just how confident they should be in this team heading down to Jacksonville this weekend. Plus, reactions to some of the biggest games from around the league and what they’ll be watching for in Week 3.

The guys break down the Patriots’ disastrous Week 1 loss in Seattle and look ahead to Sunday’s home matchup against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. With a tough schedule ahead and A.J. Brown’s injury potentially changing the equation, is Pittsburgh already a must-win game for New England? Plus, the guys run through the biggest surprises and disappointments from around the NFL after Week 1.

The annual NFL Preview Extravaganza is here. The guys break down the Patriots’ season opener in Seattle before making their picks for the 2026 season. They give out their best Over/Under win total bets, make their cases for MVP and Coach of the Year, and finish with their preseason Super Bowl predictions.

The boys are back in town! After a month off, Pat, Doyle and Mark are back and so are the Red Sox. With Boston sitting 13 games over .500 and firmly in the playoff race, the guys break down the upcoming series with the Yankees, where the Sox stand heading into the stretch run, and what a potential playoff roster could look like. Then it’s time to turn the page to football. What should we realistically expect from the Patriots this season? Who are the Super Bowl favorites heading into Week 1? And which offseason moves, new faces and coaching changes could have the biggest impact across the NFL?

With Pat out this week, Doyle and Cocuzzo take over to break down the Red Sox’ surprising streak, as Boston enters the All-Star break riding 9 straight wins. They debate what moves the Sox should make at the trade deadline, share their favorite one-and-done Red Sox players, and discuss the tweaks to the HR Derby. The guys then dive into the evolution of sports fandom, lamenting the decline of the diehard fan and the rise of player-first rooting culture, before Doyle explains the frustrations of passing traditional sports fandom on to his kids. They wrap up with their World Cup picks and which remaining teams they want to see lift the trophy.

One of the defining chapters in Celtics history has come to a close. The guys discuss the Jaylen Brown trade, reflect on the successes and frustrations of The Jays era, debate whether Boston made the right decision and discuss the beginning of a new era in NBA team-building. Then, they shift to the World Cup to debate whether Team USA's disappointing loss to Belgium was a sign of progress or a missed opportunity. They also discuss whether American fans will stay invested now that the U.S. has been eliminated.

Pat and Doyle discuss whether the golden age of prestige television has officially come to an end before diving into the NBA's latest blockbuster: Giannis landing in Miami. They break down what it means for the Heat, the Celtics, and whether Jaylen Brown will be back in Boston next season. Then, the boys turn their attention to the World Cup, the surge of fans around the country and how events like this can bring us together before setting expectations for the US as the knockout stage approaches.

With Mark sidelined by computer issues, Pat and Doyle hold down the fort once again. After discussing Doyle's upcoming trip home, the guys dive into the blockbuster AJ Brown trade and debate where it belongs among the biggest acquisitions in Boston sports history. They also break down the Rams' aggressive move to land Myles Garrett, examining what it means for both franchises. Finally, they preview the NBA Finals, discussing the biggest keys to the series for the Spurs and Knicks before making their championship predictions.

Mark’s back, and there’s a lot to cover. The guys debate the etiquette of having private conversations in public, revisit World Cup jerseys, and then dive headfirst into the NBA playoffs. Was Wemby’s Game 1 performance against the Thunder one of the greatest playoff games ever? What does the Knicks’ 22-point comeback over Cleveland mean for the series? And is there any reason for optimism around the Red Sox… at all? Plus more odds and ends from around sports.