The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan

• The remarkable ride continues. • The Patriots squashed the strength of narrative this postseason with their three wins against powerful defenses. • On Leonard Taylor’s heroics and the energy of Mack Hollins playing a big role in the win. • What was the practice schedule like before Super Bowls when Hogan played. • An early look at Seattle, Sam Darnold, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. • To get to this point, you need to be good.You also need to be a little lucky, and the Patriots have gotten that luck. • The mystery that is Buffalo. Philip Rivers as HC of the Bills? • The MVP race. Should we be talking more about Christian McCaffrey? And what about Comeback Player of the Year for Stefon Diggs? • We’re now living in a world where Drake Maye is getting to a Super Bowl before Josh Allen. • What needs to get fixed before the Super Bowl? • What’s the most important thing for a player to understand over the next few days before they take off for San Francisco? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt and Phil Simms react to the changes involving longtime athletic trainer Ronnie Barbers, with Phil sharing stories that show what Ronnie has meant inside the building—trust, consistency, and the behind-the-scenes impact players and coaches rely on. Then the guys dive into Championship Sunday with detailed NFC and AFC previews, key matchups to watch, and their picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• What’s the level of confidence that the Broncos have in Jarrett Stidham as opposed to Bo Nix? • On the importance of the Broncos playing good complementary football. • Reminding people that Sean Payton has done more with less over the course of his career. • Is J.K. Dobbins healthy enough to play a significant role in Sunday’s game? • Give us the name of a guy we’re not talking about right now who has a chance to play a sizable role in the outcome of Sunday’s game? • If I’m Mike Vrabel and want to go after a weakness of Denver’s, where am I aiming? • This feels like it’s going to be a relatively low-scoring game. • A throwback to a 2016 sort of game. • Denver’s special teams unit and who to look for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Chris revisit the big win over Houston, and break down the AFC title game against Denver. What sort of impact will the change at quarterback have for the Broncos? What are the keys to victory for New England? And what about the NFC title tilt? The guys have all the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Initial takeaways from the win over the Chargers. • What are some areas where the Texans can do some damage against the Patriots? • What was up with Will Campbell against the Chargers? Could he struggle against the Texans? • Concerns moving forward? • The importance of good complementary football in the playoffs. • How Nick Caserio’s background in New England could help the Texans. • FanDuel has New England has a 2.5-point favorite and an over/under of 40.5. • What impresses you the most about the Texans’ offense? • On the divisional round games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• We’ve arrived at the postseason. What are the general feelings about the state of the Patriots? • On why it’s so much easier to play a postseason game at home. • FanDuel odds on Patriots-Chargers. • On the potential importance of TreVeyon Henderson and New England’s ground game in this game. • On what Josh McDaniels might have in store for the Chargers. • On the Los Angeles defense and its strengths and weaknesses, specifically Derwin James. • What makes Ladd McConkey so good? • On Milton Williams being ready to go, and why this game will come down to New England’s defensive front. • What’s the Chargers’ path to victory on Sunday? • Josh McDaniels might have some things still up his sleeve for the playoff opener. • What we all want to see? Bills-Patriots AFC title game. • Wild-card weekend picks. • Shout-out to our guy Joe Thuney, who keeps showing up in the playoffs. Is he a Hall of Famer? • Possibly the last game ever at Highmark Stadium? • A chef of Instagram reveals that people still love Chris Hogan highlights. • Hogan has been thinking about coaching? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Any New Year’s resolutions? • Big-picture thoughts over the last two games, particularly after the fact that they clinched the division on Sunday. They could end up with any one of the top 3 seeds. • How do you approach the regular-season finale against Miami? • What are the three playoff scenarios for the Patriots heading into Sunday’s game? • On Barmore vs. Vrabel on the sideline during the Jets’ game. • Are the Patriots back to being hated across the league? • What’s the ceiling for this team heading into the playoffs? • How Maye is becoming like Brady in terms of his ability to level up a team on his own. • On Marcus Jones missing the Pro Bowl. “We’ve got to rethink this Pro Bowl thing.” • How much do guys really care about a Pro Bowl berth? • On player performance bonuses and why they’re important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Patriots lose, 35-31. First impressions. • Is this a wake-up call for this team? • The Patriots aren’t there yet. They’re not a fully-finished product. The journey from 4-13 to the Super Bowl is not a straight line. It’ll have some detours. This could very well be one of them. • What is it like after a tough late-season loss? What are the challenges of responding to a defeat like that one? We revisit the Miami Miracle — not a great memory for Hogan — and everything that came after. • What impressed you the most about the Bills on Sunday? It was their resilience. • Hogan still has every hat and T-shirt he earned as a player. “Those are special, man.” • What about an AFC title game between the Bills and Patriots? “That would be pretty cool.” • “The refs need to get their head out of their ass.” • On Hogan being the keeper of the light at Gillette Stadium for a potential AFC title game between New England Buffalo. “I’ll break the damn bell.” • On Baltimore-New England, and how the Ravens have been so consistent in their approach over the years. • The Patriots need to match that physicality and energy. “I want this team to come out flying around this game. … Just cut it loose.” • What’s a successful season for the Patriots, given the fact that the expectations have changed so much for this team? “This is already a successful season for this team, regardless of what happens. …We’ve put New England back on the map.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Sal and Adam assess the Bills from 30,000 feet coming into this game. What is the mindset of the team and the fanbase? • Sal and Adam were spot on about the state of the Patriots in October before the first Buffalo-New England game. Where do they stand when it comes to the Patriots? Are they a sustainable model or do they believe New England just got lucky in October? • On the beat writers’ lament. “We always see the bad side of our team.” • How much will the loss of Milton Williams impact this game for both teams? Will the Bills be able to make some gains on the ground on Sunday? • When you face a team the second time in a season, how do things change? • On how the New England run defense has managed without Williams in the lineup. • If you’re Mike Vrabel, where are you looking to attack on either side of the ball? • Is Sean McDermott in danger of losing his job if the Bills don’t make the conference championship? • Are you surprised that the Bills are a 1.5-point favorite with Fan Duel? • Is there someone on the Buffalo roster we’re not talking about who could have an impact on this game? • This is going to be one of those games that turns late on a big play. • McDermott’s teams have always played well in December and January. • Do you see Josh Allen and Drake Maye running on parallel tracks, albeit one a couple of years ahead of each other? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• The most important thing when it comes to locking back in after a bye. • What do young players need to know when it comes to getting back to work after a bye? How can veterans help them snap back to action? • Mike Vrabel is 6-0 as a head coach coming out of a bye. • What’s it like facing a team for the second time in a season? Is it like a pitcher going through the order for a second time? • How the script for this game has flipped from the first time they met in October. • Does the fact that this is a “hat and T-shirt game” impact the way players or coaches approach the contest? (Hogan had no idea what a “hat and T-shirt game” was before he got to New England.) • New England’s special teams will be the difference against Buffalo. • Some FanDuel odds on Patriots-Bills. • Is this going to be a shootout? Even with the cold weather? • This will be the toughest game the rest of the way for New England. • Are we officially sticking a fork in the Chiefs? • Who is the NFC favorite at this point? The Rams? The Eagles? The Seahawks? Or none of the above? • What goes on in the blue tent? What’s the concussion test like in the tent? • Peeing on the sideline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Chris look back at the blowout of the Giants, talk about the "old-school energy" that was in the building at Gillette Monday night, discuss the bye week, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Monday Night Football matchup against the Patriots. With Mike Kafka shaking up the staff by firing Shane Bowen and elevating Charlie Bullen to interim defensive coordinator, they break down the changes fans should expect and why these moves matter for the team's future. They also dive into why playing strong down the stretch is critical and make the case for why Jaxson Dart needs more reps as the season unfolds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:30: Biggest takeaways from the win over the Bengals. 00:55: On Will Campbell going down. 1:35: “This was not our best game. … Our shining star was our kicker.” 2:52: “I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week.” 4:10: On the loss of Campbell being a potentially short-term problem, and how the offense might change a bit without him in the lineup. 5:20: Explain for the listeners the idea of halftime adjustments based on injury. On Sunday, we saw some offensive changes in the wake of injuries to Campbell and Wilson. What’s that conversations like on the sideline? 8:25: if they go 4-1 down the stretch, that should be enough to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC. That bye will allow them to get even healthier because they’ll be home. “You’re making me uncomfortable talking about this stuff.” 10:00: On the goal-line/red-zone offensive struggles against the Bengals. 12:40: On the red-zone guy in New England. What does that involve? What do they do? 15:30: On red-zone plays working as two-point conversions and vice versa. 16:10: Is there one guy on offense who deserves more credit for what he’s doing? It’s Mack Hollins. “I don’t think anyone saw him being this successful.” 19:18: Hunter Henry deserves some kudos as well. “He goes underappreciated.” 25:00: Diggs talked this week about how a pass from Drake Maye broke a finger. Did Hogan ever break a finger catching a pass from Brady? 26:38: Patriots didn’t cover against the Bengals 26:50: Patriots are favored in this one, per FanDuel. Some New England-New York odds from FanDuel. 28:50: What is the Giants’ path to a potential win Monday night against the Patriots? 32:50: Hogan’s favorite Jameis Winston story. “He called me Chris Long for the longest time when I got into training camp.” 33:50: Hogan on Stephen A. Smith and Cam Newton ripping Drake Maye. “Get off the ego train.” 41:00: If something like “First Take” is on around the facility, is anyone watching it? Or listening to what they say? 44:35: What does the Hogan family Thanksgiving table look like? Purple mashed sweet potatoes? And where do you stand on canned cranberry sauce? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Price takes a look back at a messy 26-20 win over Cincinnati, has some thoughts about the play of Drake Maye and Hunter Henry, and looks at the route forward after a rash of injuries New England suffered against the Bengals. Plus, Chris takes a bunch of listener questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:30: How do we feel about where the Patriots sit at the start of the stretch drive? 02:00: We’re still waiting on that first little bit of real adversity. Maybe it’s Milton Williams going down? 04:02: “I would love to freaking play for Mike Vrabel.” 04:50: Why is it so hard for some coaches to understand the job in a way that Vrabel picks up on? 09:30: If you’re a defensive coordinator, how would you go about trying to defend Drake Maye at this stage of his career? 13:35: Is there one thing that Maye needs to work on to be able to get to that next level? 14:50: “Here’s the thing for Drake … you can never get comfortable.” How Hogan knew Tom Brady was different; practicing drop backs and handoffs before practice. “That was a guy who was never comfortable in who he was as a quarterback. Always striving for perfection. … Don’t ever be comfortable.” 16:50: On Drake’s kryptonite. “I don’t see it.” 20:18: One reason to be optimistic about the Patriots, and one reason to be pessimistic. 25:45: As a guy who identifies as an ex-Patriot, is this year a little more fun than watching your old team over the last couple of years? A lot of ex-Patriots have said it was depressing to watch in 2023 and 2024. 28:30: Thoughts on facing the Bengals without Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. 33:30: Flacco and his Super Dad energy. 35:10: Everyone loves Joe Flacco. 36:30: Would you rather play at Indy or Denver if you have to travel for the playoffs? “I’d go play in the dome.” 39:55: Is Kansas City officially dead? “I don’t know if you can ever count those guys out. … They’re definitely hitting that urgency button.” Is Patrick Mahomes The Undertaker? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Price checks in after the Thursday night win over the Jets with some takeaways. TreVeyon Henderson, Drake Maye, and Stefon Diggs get game balls. The Patriots need to clean up some things moving forward, but they’re setting up nicely for the stretch drive. Price also answers some listener mail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:25: Are the Patriots the best team in the AFC right now? 1:00: Jonathan Taylor should be the MVP right now … but New England is the best team. 1:59: “I was laughing my ass off at Henderson running down the sideline … looking over” to see if he should go down or not. 2:50: “This team is different, man. This team is different.” 3:55: Things continue to break in the Patriots favor. 5:30: Some say it’s lucky. Others would call it good coaching. 8:00: “I think very highly of Baker” Mayfield. 9:00: “I say this with nothing but respect: Drake continues to be absolutely, unbelievably boring off the field.” 9:40: On Will Campbell getting bull-rushed. 11:40: On the importance of showing patience when it comes to the growth and development of some young offensive skill position players, specifically Kyle Williams and TreVeyon Henderson. 17:10: On the second-quarter touchdown pass to Diggs. 20:40: Scoring at the end of the first half and at the start of the second half. 21:29: On Diggs coming away with the onside kick at the end of the game. 24:35: On Diggs as a leader. “He tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.” Did Hogan ever have anyone like that? 27:40: The biggest line for New England as a favorite since 2021. 28:00: On the challenge of facing an inferior opponent, at least on paper. “These are the weeks that Bill coached the hardest.” 29:45: The Bills gave the Patriots a gift by losing to Miami. That’s a cautionary tale for New England this week. 31:40: What are they saying in East Rutherford? “WE’ve got nothing to lose.” 32:13: Any hacks for surviving a short week as a player? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:20: “All we got is all we need.” Are we surprised they didn’t make a major move at the deadline? 04:00: Vrabel on building back better. 05:39: We spent the last three years baking our heads against the wall with a team that really couldn’t get it there, and now, all of a sudden, we have some of the pieces. 06:05: As a free agent, how could you not be excited about coming to New England now? “This is a whole different ballgame!” 06:55: “This is an exciting team right now … I’m good with Eliot and Mike not making any moves. … Let’s rock with it.” 07:15: On the Colts-Jets trade that sent Sauce Gardner to Indy. “The Jets are the Jets.” 09:28: On the Patriots-Falcons game. 10:00: Depth concerns about this team, especially if Kayshon Boutte will be out for a stretch? 14:45: On Atlanta’s Drake London 15:40: Feels like a Stefon Diggs game this Sunday. 18:30: On playing three games in 12 days. How do you survive that? “Bear down … there is some light at the end of the tunnel.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:15: Happy Halloween Week! What are you looking forward to the most this week? 01:15: Initial impressions of the win over the Falcons. It sort of mirrored the previous couple of games; slow start, excellent finish. 03:34: “The conversation of the New England Patriots being a playoff team is real. …. That’s a legit conversation that everyone is having.” 04:00: “If the playoffs started today, they’d be the No. 2 seed behind Indianapolis.” 04:50: There aren’t a lot of issues with this team at this point, but one of them is slow starts on the defensive side of the ball. 05:33: On the Patriots’ defensive being “reactive” right out of the gate. 07:38: “Let loose a little bit” on defense early. 09:09: On the quarterback play continuing to camouflage some of the early defensive issues. 10:15: On Kayshon Boutte’s 39-yard touchdown catch. What stood out for Hogan on that reception, not to mention the throw from Maye? 11:52: Maye’s “deep ball is tremendous.” 13:11: Kayshon Boutte has “become one of those go-to guys.” 14:05: On Josh McDaniels’ imprint on Drake Maye. 15:55: Where does the over-the-shoulder catch — in terms of degree of difficulty for a wide receiver — rate? “The hardest catch in football.” 18:19: On Stefon Diggs and his ability to “shoot late hands.” What does that mean, and why is it important for a receiver to get that part of his game down? “Stef does this really well. … So does Boutte.” 21:00: Is there a guy who you played with who was really good at late hands? 24:20: Looking forward to the Falcons. 24:45: Atlanta is an odd team that’s been all over the place this year. 25:10: “I’m going to keep saying this … it is about New England right now.” 27:07: The great thing about Josh and Mike is their ability to make halftime adjustments. 28:35: On playing through the grind of three games in 11 days. How do you get through that, mentally and physically? It comes down to preparation. 32:33: The Patriots are “not playing to end this thing in December right now. [They’re] one of the better teams in the NFL right now.” 33:45: On the looming challenge of Tampa Bay. 36:23: Latest MVP odds from Fan Duel — Maye is third on the list. 37:30: On the best Halloween candy. 38:03: Worst Halloween candy. 38:59: How many pieces of Halloween candy are allowed per day? “I am very aware of how much sugar my kids have on Halloween night. I will be the bad guy. I don’t care.” 40:05: Halloween etiquette: Go to the house and take ONE PIECE of candy. 40:55: Are the Hogan’s a full-size candy bar household? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher Price breaks down the Patriots' 32-13 win over the Browns. Plus, there are plenty of listener questions to consider in the wake of New England's fifth straight win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.