6 Rings and Football Things

Mego stops by Rich, Ken and Ted for her Tuesday hour, and the Patriots have a lot to sort out before the deadline. On this 6 Rings On Air: If Mego had a crystal ball for the day after the deadline: Christian Barmore out, and why Carlton Davis is the one that perplexes her AJ Brown's usage, the receiver depth, and what the offense actually looks like with everyone hurt Andy Borregales missed his th...

Without his top three wide receivers, his RB2, and his top tight end target, Drake Maye put the Patriots on his back, completing 16 of 20 pass attempts for 199 yards and three total touchdowns on Sunday in Miami. With his heater over the last five weeks, should Maye be higher in the MVP conversation? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, how concerned should the Patriots be about kicker...

The Patriots overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Dolphins 24-19 in Miami, completing a sweep of the AFC East on their first trip through the division. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the win on the 6 Rings Postgame Show, including Drake Maye's impressive performance despite a depleted supporting cast, the defensive front's dominance, Rhamondre Stevenson's impact, and the biggest takeaways...

WEEI's Justin Turpin joined Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson in studio on 93.7 WEEI on Friday, Oct. 30 to talk Patriots ahead of Sunday's trip to Miami. Turp puts his A.J. Brown worry meter at an 8 after the knee news, explains why the Pats shouldn't spend more draft capital before the trade deadline (Jonathan Taylor? A Quenton Nelson-type rental?), and breaks down just how much Drake Maye is carryin...

The Patriots will complete their first cycle through the AFC East this Sunday when they travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins at a stadium that has been a house of horrors for New England. After some self-scouting and rest following the Thursday Night Football “mini-bye,” should the Patriots cruise to a win? Mike Oliva of Dolphins Talk joins Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin to discuss why this...

Meghan Ottolini joins Rich, Ken and Ted Johnson in studio to push back on fears the Patriots could spiral, break down A.J. Brown's role and why the Bears' receivers ran wide open. Plus Ken's five-star questions on whether this offense is holding Drake Maye back, and whether the Pats will try to show up Tom Brady in the booth against Green Bay. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and...

As injuries have piled up for the Patriots through the summer and into the fall, the team finds itself in a tricky situation with multiple starters and high-level contributors on injured reserve. With NFL teams limited to eight players returning from IR, how will the Patriots handle the situation? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss. Plus, some thoughts on A.J. Brown's role in the offense an...

Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down what went wrong in the Patriots’ 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, discuss the concern level surrounding A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson, examine the Patriots’ current injured reserve dilemma, and more.

WEEI.com's Justin Turpin joins Rich, Ken & Ted Johnson in studio after the Patriots' 30-24 TNF loss in Chicago. Turp says the explosive plays beat New England (405 yards, the most allowed under Mike Vrabel), and digs into the 16 missed tackles, Drake Maye's red-zone interception, the A.J. Brown worry scale and Josh McDaniels' first-quarter play calling. Plus: the Bears' illegal trick play, whe...

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons open the show right after the Patriots' 30-24 Thursday Night Football loss in Chicago, breaking down why New England couldn't slow down Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's offense and how Drake Maye and the Pats can bounce back from their first loss in three weeks. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the Patriots' 30-24 Thursday Night Football loss to the Bears in Chicago. The guys dig into New England's 16 missed tackles on defense, a non-existent rushing attack behind a banged-up offensive line, and whether Caleb Lomu could push Morgan Moses at right tackle. Plus, they react to A.J. Brown's locker room comments on drawing coverage, name their players of the...

The Patriots will look to extend their winning streak to four games Thursday night when they travel to Chicago to take on the Bears in a matchup featuring two of the NFL’s brightest young quarterbacks in Drake Maye and Caleb Williams. What will it take for the Patriots, 3-point underdogs, to leave the Windy City with a win? Where can New England exploit Chicago’s weaknesses, and what challenges wi...

WEEI Patriots reporter Meghan Ottolini joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson in studio on A.J. Brown's drops, a banged-up offensive line and what it takes to beat the Bears on a short week. Plus whether it's AFC title game or bust, and who the locker room glue guy is. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons continue to break down the Patriots’ win over the Jets with 3x Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson. Plus, the guys discuss how the Patriots closed out the game, name their players of the game, recap the biggest storylines from around the NFL on Sunday, and look ahead to Thursday night’s matchup against the Bears in Chicago.

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down an ugly 26-19 win over the Jets that moved the Patriots to 4-2. From A.J. Brown’s drops to an offensive line running out of healthy bodies, the guys discuss the biggest takeaways from an incomplete victory. Plus, WEEI’s Justin Turpin joins from Gillette Stadium to share his thoughts on the win, the mounting injuries ahead of a short week, the defense, and Drake Ma...

Justin Turpin joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson (RKT) on WEEI to talk Patriots-Jets. Turp explains why he still leans toward A.J. Brown sitting Sunday with a short week before the Bears, who could lose a roster spot if Brown is active, and what Brown's return would mean for Kyle Williams and Romeo Doubs. Plus: why the Jets' blitz-heavy defense could play into Drake Maye's hands, Eli Raridon's br...

In recent years, the Patriots/Jets division rivalry has been one-sided. In their last 40 games, the Patriots are 32-8 against the Jets. They are 26-4 in their last 30, 18-2 in their last 20, and 8-2 in their last 10. However, this year's Jets team isn't quite the pushover we've seen in recent years. To break down what's different about this year's Jets team and preview Sunday's matchup in Foxborou...

The Patriots got some major reinforcements at Wednesday’s practice, with A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez both returning to the field ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets. What does it mean for the Patriots to have two key players back? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin break down the latest injury news and what it means moving forward. Plus, an encouraging potential update on Will Ca...

Meghan Ottolini joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson (RKT) on WEEI for a full hour of Patriots talk. Mego breaks down what's unlocked Drake Maye, from a dominant offensive line and Caleb Lomu's big day to Josh McDaniels' new play-calling. Plus: who Mike Vrabel's "team guys" message was really aimed at, whether the Bills and Raiders defenses deserve the credit, where the Pats stand in the AFC, the T...

The Patriots' injury woes continue after Sunday's win over the Raiders, as TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and Will Campbell (knee) both suffered injuries that could sideline them for a few weeks. How will the Patriots handle the latest setbacks? And could A.J. Brown return to the field Sunday against the Jets, with the wide receiver eligible to come off injured reserve this week? Meghan Ottolini and J...

Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons react to the Patriots' blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders, as New England picks up its second straight victory despite missing key pieces, including A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez. Three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson joins the show to reflect on being honored alongside the 2001 Super Bowl championship team. Plus, the guys give their Players of the Game, and cal...

The Patriots put together their most complete performance of the season in Sunday's blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down Drake Maye's big day, what went right for the offense, and how the Patriots overcame a series of injuries to earn the victory. Plus, Meghan Ottolini joins the show live from Gillette Stadium to discuss what looked different about the team thi...

6 Rings' Justin Turpin joins Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson in studio on WEEI (Thursday, Oct 9) for a full hour of Patriots talk ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders. - Turp's pick: Patriots by a touchdown, and why Las Vegas's weak run defense fits what New England is trying to build - The worry: the Raiders lead the league in forced fumbles, and the Pats have been loose with the football - D...

Lars Anderson, author of the new book Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness , joins Jon Lyons and Dan Bahl to take a deeper look at Tom Brady’s relentless pursuit of greatness, the sacrifices he made along the way, and the price he paid to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Mego joins Rich Shertenlieb, Ken Laird and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson in studio to break down the Patriots' win in Buffalo: why Efton Chism should be in the slot more, Drake Maye's ball security, how the motion opened up the run game, Elijah Ponder's emergence, the refs' rough week and the Vrabel flag, whether it's sustainable against the Raiders, and Rich's case for 13 wins. From...