The New England Patriots are BACK! Fresh off their shocking prime-time upset over the undefeated Buffalo Bills (3-2 record, 7th AFC seed), we dive deep into what's fueling this turnaround. Host Evan Groat chats with WEEI Patriots insider Tom Carroll about QB Drake Maye's elite Year 2 stats (5th in passing yards, 2nd in completion %), Josh McDaniels' genius play-calling, Mike Vrabel's no-nonsense culture shift, and why the D-line duo of Milton Williams & Christian Barmore is unstoppable. Plus, bold playoff predictions—can they snag the AFC East from Buffalo?
Don't miss this breakdown of NE's favorable schedule (Saints, Titans, Browns, Falcons, Bucs, Jets) and how they're building a contender. Like, subscribe, and hit notifications for more NFL hot takes from The Sportsnaut Interview!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Patriots' Hot Start
03:52 - Win Over Bills: Game-Changer?
06:30 - Drake Maye's Massive Development
08:01 - Josh McDaniels: Play-Calling Wizard?
12:23 - Mike Vrabel's Leadership Revolution
16:14 - Defensive Line Domination
18:00 - Playoff Push: Realistic or Dream?
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