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The hosts dig into Gonzalez-Byard miscommunications, Drake Maye's three-pick habits, a distracted pregame vibe around the coaching staff, and why the run game could not dig New England out of an early hole.

The hosts credit Jordan Love and Green Bay's aggression for dominating both Patriots stars, then weigh a caller theory that Tom Brady tipped Seattle and whether the trade deadline should change.

Three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson calls the loss an abomination, blames coaching communication on deep shots, and questions the locker-room culture and Drake Maye's leadership after another ugly start.

WEEI's Justin Turpin reports from Gillette on Christian Gonzalez's nightmare coverage day, Drake Maye's step back against good teams, and why he does not expect a big trade-deadline swing.

Hour 1 | Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons discuss what went wrong to cause them to lose 45-27 to Jordan love and the Green Bay Packers. Does Drake Maye deserve all of the blame or should everyone shoulder the blame evenly. Live reaction to Head Coach Mike Vrabel and Quarterback Drake Maye's postgame press conferences. What has to change for the Pats down the stretch?

Hour 2 | Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons are Joined by Patriots reporter Justin Turpin and 3x Super Bowl Champion Ted Johnson to discuss what went wrong and changes that need to be made for this Patriots team. We give a look ahead to next week where they take on the Detroit Lions in Germany. How will this Patriots team be able to rebound from such an embarrassing loss?

Jermaine Wiggins lays out his recorded game plan: protect Maye, establish the run and limit Christian Watson. The hosts break down the protection, the backfield workload and the coverage matchups it takes to pull that off.

Brady was at Gronk's ceremony, but Ted Johnson is still disappointed he missed the earlier reunion. The talk turns to Brady's complicated connection to New England and memories of the 2016 championship team.

Mego's recorded locker-room conversation covers the defensive tackle's breakout against Miami and the challenge of facing Jordan Love. The crew then debates whether moving Christian Barmore would weaken that same defensive front.

Arcand, Ted and Scheim weigh how much New England can ask of its quarterback with so many weapons unavailable. They revisit the mistakes against Miami and why ball security matters against Green Bay.

Hour 1 - Arcand, Ted and Scheim discuss the week that was for the Patriots and get you ready for their matchup against the Packers today. Can Drake Maye alone carry this offense to another win? Mego goes inside the locker room with Cory Durden.

Hour 2 - Scheim tells us what was said around the NFL this past week. How did Gronk's HoF inductions go and how will fans react to Tom Brady in his return to Foxborough? The Top Ted list and more!

Hour 3 - The crew discuss whether this a more important game for the Patriots to win or for the Packers. Is this the week the Offensive Line collapses or do they continue to hold up? Wiggy's keys to the game, gambler advice from Arcand and Scheim and more!

Hour 1 - Its gameday for the New England Patriots! Scott and Turp discuss how well the Patriots matchup against the Packers. Can the Patriots get it done without A.J. Brown and will he contribute to the success at all this season?

Scot and Turp discuss the biggest game of the year in NBA coming up this week in the NBA. Who wins the first matchup of the Jays? WEEI Take of the Week, the Patriots trade deadline predictions and more!