Patriots

Brian Hoyer sees Drake Maye's confidence growing each week. He also sees Stefon Diggs show his leadership with his on-field play. He believes the Patriots should be able to handle business against the Saints, but they can't get complacent.

Mark Schlereth believes that Mike Vrabel has proven he is a great head coach. Drake Maye looks incredible in year two, and Schlereth is buying into the hype. He also mentions how good the Patriots' offensive line has played.

FULL SHOW - Fitzy and Hart react live to the Patriots 23-20 win on Sunday Night Football to hand reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen and the Bills. Hear Fitzy and Hart's thoughts on the Drake Maye coming out party, Stef Diggs big night back in Buffalo, and more. Also hear from Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel and QB Drake Maye as they meet with the media, Andy's thumbs up, thumbs down, and more.

Mike Giardi thinks Stefon Diggs has a great feel for the game. The Offensive Line has been solid so far, and the Patriots offense wants more of a 50/50 attack between running and passing. He is curious to see how the Bills look after playing the Saints last week.

Patriots Special Teams Coordinator Jeremy Springer talks about how great it is to have Marcus Jones as their return man. The new kickoff format brings adjustments in each game. The weather at Highmark Stadium will present a challenge in different aspects of special teams on Sunday night.

Patriots Offensive Lineman Mike Onwenu discuss what it's like playing in rivalry games, and how the team is preparing for the Sunday Night Football matchup with the Bills. He says he approaches each game in a different way and looks forward to the challenge the Bills present.

Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye says he is feeling more comfortable in the new offense each week. He didn't lose confidence in Rhamondre Stevenson after last week's fumbles. Maye still wants to work on improving the little things, and is excited for a rivalry game in Buffalo next weekend.

Patriots Cornerback and return man Marcus Jones discusses his big day in the return game. He says the team practices kick returns like that all the time, and his goal is to setup the offense in a big way each time. He also says Drake Maye is a true student of the game.

Patriots Linebacker Christian Elliss says it felt good for the team to show their identity in a blowout win against the Panthers. Christian Gonzalez is a lot of fun to play with and having him back from injury was huge for the defense. Elliss says stopping Josh Allen will come down to the fundamentals.

Patriots Tight End Hunter Henry says it feels good to get a big win against the Panthers. He discusses his touchdown reception and Drake Maye's play in Week 4.

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons. McDaniels emphasizes having patience on the offense as they learn a new system. He breaks down how to get the rest of the run game going as Drake Maye has been the leading rusher on the team thus far. He also talks about finding a balance between offensive efficiency while not being over-aggressive.

Hunter Henry joins the crew to discuss week three against the Steelers. He's not satisfied after his two touchdown performance.

Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss chimes in on what went wrong for the Patriots in week three. He adds that penalties were killer in the loss.

Former Patriots Quarterback Brian Hoyer credits Josh McDaniels for adjusting the offensive scheme to utilize Maye's footwork and athleticism. Hoyer breaks down Stefon Diggs' usage as more of a slot receiver in Miami. He also sees leaders like Milton Williams taking steps forward.

NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth saw a great balance from the Patriots' offense in week two. He puts more stock into the Patriots' response to adversity than the Dolphins being a mess of a team at the moment.

Patriots Cornerback Marcus Jones loves to see the excitement from Head Coach Mike Vrabel. He said the defense wanted to make sure they knew where Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle were at all times. Jones discusses how the team is preparing to face Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in week three.

Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye says the team is not worried about the noise from critics. He and the offense wanted to be efficient and create positive plays early. Rhamondre Stevenson made a huge play in crunch time to secure the victory. He recognizes that there are still things to learn and improve upon from the win.

Patriots Linebacker Christian Elliss joins Jones and Keefe to discuss the Patriots victory over the Dolphins. Elliss thinks Zak Kuhr let guys be themselves when calling plays in Terrell Williams' absence. He also thinks players have stepped up well without Christian Gonzalez.

Patriots Tight End Hunter Henry says it feels great to win in Miami. Henry says Maye is a stud after arguably the best game of his career. The team has to move on quickly after missed kicks.

Jones and Keefe were joined by Patriots defensive end Milt Williams to discuss the absence of defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, limiting big plays by the Miami Dolphins, the number of snaps that he's expected to play, the challenges of facing a left-handed quarterback, preparing for the heat in Miami, the last three days of practice, and his nicknames.

Tom E. Curran thinks Drake Maye will be find, he just needs to mature. He also has Pop Douglas making a big impact in Miami, and thinks it's a bit suspicious that there have been no updates on Christian Gonzalez' injury.

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter is unsure on Christian Gonzalez' injury timeline. Schefter talks about the uptick in fights at NFL games, the state of NFL Quarterbacks, and more.

Patriots Cornerback Marcus Jones knows the defense needs to correct their pass defense which will lead to more success. The defense needs to hammer their technique and details, and wants to prevent big plays in the future.

Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye says he and the team have to find ways to extend drives and improve the run game. He is continuing to get comfortable with his receivers and does not feel overwhelmed with working in a new offense. He discusses what to expect from next week's matchup with the Dolphins, and more.

Patriots Linebacker Christian Elliss wants to fix his mental errors from yesterday's game as soon as possible. He has reviewed film at least 8 times so far. He likes what he saw from Jaylinn Hawkins.