6 Rings and Football Things

Meghan Ottolini is joined by MassLive's Karen Guregian to break down a quiet trade deadline for the Patriots, what's next for the roster, and a quick look ahead to Sunday’s matchup with the Buccaneers in Tampa.

The 2025 NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone... and while other teams in contention brought players in (like the Colts), the Pats only sent players packing. Was this the right move, standing pat and holding value for the future, or should they have been more aggressive in pursuit of a playmaker or two to take this team over the top? Fitzy and Lyons debate on an all-new trade deadline 6 Rings.

Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss Drake Maye’s play so far this season and how he can take it to the next level, the Patriots’ win over the Falcons on Sunday, and the latest from the NFL trade deadline.

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Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss the Patriots’ win over the Falcons, his new contract extension, and the success the defense has been having.

Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart to break down his performance in the win over the Falcons, including his two turnovers, the sacks he took, and how the team pulled it out.

The Patriots have won six straight heading into the NFL Trade Deadline, and with the state of the AFC, they can compete with anybody. They need to invest. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart discuss as they continue their breakdown of the Patriots' win over the Falcons. Plus, Ted Johnson joins the show and Andy gives out his Thumps Up-Thumbs Down list.

Sunday was arguably Drake Maye's worst game of the season. Was the league figuring something out, or was it just an uneven game against the league's #1 ranked pass defense? Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart break down the key takeaways from the win. Plus, Meghan Ottolini joins the show LIVE from Gillette Stadium to give her on-site post-game thoughts.

It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win, and for the Patriots, that’s six straight victories. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart deliver their raw reactions, breaking down the key takeaways and what fans should really learn from that difficult performance.

Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss whether Drake Maye has reached his ceiling yet, preview the Falcons-Patriots game this Sunday, and address the lack of a pass rush.

Former Falcons offensive lineman and current 92.9 The Game host Mike Johnson joins Fitzy and Mego to preview Patriots-Falcons from behind enemy lines.

With the NFL trade deadline looming on Tuesday, how aggressive should the Patriots be? Fitzy and Mego break it down and take a quick look ahead to Patriots vs. Falcons.

The Patriots face a tough test as the inconsistent yet dangerous Atlanta Falcons come to town. New England’s gunning for its sixth straight win and a winning record at home, while Atlanta looks to get healthy and bounce back after an embarrassing loss to the Dolphins. Fitzy and Mego break down the matchup, then go behind enemy lines with Mike Johnson from 92.9 The Game in Atlanta.

The NFL trade deadline is a week away. How should the Patriots approach it? Tom E. Curran joined WEEI Afternoons to discuss. Plus, some thoughts on a team MVP not named Drake Maye, and a preview of Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

Henry McKenna of FOX Sports joins Meghan Ottolini for a deep dive into Drake Maye and his deep ball. Plus, a quick look ahead to Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.

ESPN's Adam Schefter joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss what he is hearing from around the NFL with under a week before the trade deadline. Plus, some insight into how the rest of the NFL views Drake Maye and the Patriots.

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens breaks down the Keion White and Kyle Dugger trades and the signing of John Saunders Jr.

Mark Schlereth joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss the Patriots' win over the Browns, why he believes the Pats are legit Super Bowl contenders, how Drake Maye could be playing even better, and more.

Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons to discuss how Drake Maye has managed to look good every week, the Patriots’ win over the Browns, and Will Campbell’s rocky start.

Patriots Hall of Famer Matt Light joins Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to share his thoughts on the coaching success of his former teammate, Mike Vrabel, along with Drake Maye’s bottlerocket second season, the Patriots’ new O-line, and more. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a spectacular weekend in Tampa with The Light Foundation’s “Takeover in Tampa”! For more info, visit lighthousesweepstakes.org/sweep...

Patriots Cornerback and team captain Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss how the defense can start faster and keep the offense out of tough spots. Jones says the group focuses on controlling what they can and putting out fires when needed.

Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss the team’s fifth straight win. Maye talks about getting Stefon Diggs his first touchdown of the season, what it was like catching up with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, and why he’s sticking to his same routine despite all the success this year.

In the final hour of the 6 Rings Postgame Show, Fitzy and Hart are joined by WEEI Afternoons co-host Ted Johnson, who shares his thoughts on the victory. Andy delivers his thumbs-up/thumbs-down take. The guys then look ahead to next week’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL Trade Deadline that follows Week 9.

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react to the Patriots’ 32-13 win over the Cleveland Browns, extending their winning streak to five and improving to 6-2. Hear their takes on Drake Maye’s performance, TreyVeon Henderson’s breakout game, and more.

Fitzy and Hart continue their breakdown of the Patriots’ win over the Browns. They discuss Christian Barmore’s first-quarter benching, Drake Maye’s continued ascension, and more. Plus, they are joined by WEEI’s Jon Lyons, who recaps the 32-12 victory, shares his thoughts on where Drake Maye ranks among NFL QBs, and highlights the Patriots’ most significant need ahead of next week’s trade deadline.