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They weren't particularly bad, but this 2020 New England Patriots team will certainly be forgettable as they prepare to finish their season against the 2-13 New York Jets with absolutely nothing on the line, except for pride- and the Jets may have the edge in that department. This Patriots team can't stop the run and they can't score on offense, which is a recipe for disaster as New England's stre...

Pat and Spags sit down and have a conversation about the 2020 season, What their expectations were, and what they are looking forward to next season. They discuss Cam, Stidham, Thuney, Hightower, Belichick, and much more. Pull up a chair and give it a listen! Follow us on Twitter Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising In...

Yes, another mailbag. What, did you want me to dive into the New York Jets' run game concepts? A bevy of questions this week to get to, including: Bigger villain: Alan Rickman in "Die Hard" or Alan Rickman in "Love Actually?" How should the Patriots handle free agents-to be? How should the Patriots handle the quarterback position? Thoughts on Zach Wilson Where is Lamar Jackson right now? What was...

Not the best selling job with that episode title, but hey, we work with what we've got. It was a bad night on Monday. As someone who adores "Love Actually," ESPN's ridiculous Brady/Belichick graphic stealing a scene from that movie was horrific to see. And yet, it still was not the worst thing we saw Monday night. Whether it was the woefully dismal dumpster fire of suck that is the current Patriot...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The New England Patriots are eliminated from the playoffs, meaning that they don't have much to play for the rest of the season. That does not apply to the Buffalo Bills, which are jockeying for the #2 seed in the AFC. So can the Patriots play spoiler and hamper Buffalo's playoff seeding? Or should they finally hand the keys to the car to Jarrett Stidham and see...

Pat and Spags are back with a Christmas edition of the Patriot Nation Podcast. They discuss how getting the young guys playing time should be the biggest priority for the next 2 games. With the Patriots out of playoff contention, and losses actually improving their draft pick, the most important thing right now is getting the young guys experience and seeing what they have. At every position, all...

It's time for the one and only Christmas gift podcast listeners could ever want. A mailbag. In this episode we dive into Star Wars characters as punters, mishaps in modeling, a ton of quarterback talk, Donald Faison peaking in an air band, and more. Oh and we actually even talk about Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills and what his development can teach us about the future of the quarterback position in...

The New England Patriots traveled to Miami to face the Dolphins with their playoff hopes on the line and, uh, we guess they played? The Patriots offense never found its footing against a great Dolphins defense, which limited the Patriots to four field goals, and the defense was gashed on the ground. So. What's next for New England? Actually, though, please tell us, we haven't been in this situatio...

The New England Patriots' slim playoff chances were dashed on Sunday with a loss to the Miami Dolphins. On yet another NFL afternoon, the offense failed to show any sort of punch, and that amounted to a season-crippling defeat down in South Beach. In the first half of this show we look at how this loss came about on both a micro- and a macro-level. The offense is the focus of discussion, as expect...

The Patriots were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a terrible loss to the Dolphins in Miami. Pat and Spags discuss on Locker Room, and they talk about what we should expect in the next 2 weeks. It's been a long, disappointing season, but the guys are still here to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

The New England Patriots are in an unfamiliar position- an elimination game outside of the postseason. If the Patriots lose to the Miami Dolphins, then their season is over. If they win, their slimmest of chances of reaching the postseason remain alive. So what's it going to take for the Patriots to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Pat and Spags are joined this week by Tom Curran from NBC Sports Boston. They discuss the Cam Newton situation, a gaffe from N'Keal Harry's trainer, and what the future holds for the Patriots. They also pick 10 players they would protect in an expansion draft. Follow us on Twitter: Tom: @tomecurran Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

The New England Patriots' loss to the Los Angeles Rams means that Cam Newton and company have only the slimmest of odds to make the postseason. They need to win out and they need a lot of help from all corners of the league. What is the Patriots' best path to the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn...

In 1843 Charles Dickens had two things going on in his life. The first was debt. Crushing debt in part. His financial troubles were the talk of London society. But he also had an idea. An idea of a ghost story, based loosely on “The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton.” In that tale a grave digger had nothing else to do on Christmas Eve but dig a grave and indulge in a bottle of hard spirits....

After an embarrassing 24-3 loss to the LA Rams, one thing is very clear: It's time for a QB change in Foxboro. Bill Belichick doesn't seem willing to admit it, but the play calling, and the lack of faith they have in their passing game, says they know it too. The guys also discuss the talent, and the continued dominance on special teams. Follow us on Twitter: Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Le...

The New England Patriots have a tough battle on their hand this week as they stay in Los Angeles to face the Rams on Thursday Night. The Rams boast one of the best defenses in the league and one of the best defenders in NFL history in Aaron Donald, which means that the Patriots offense will have their hands full. Will they be able to score enough points to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

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A quick turnaround this week as the New England Patriots look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a second win out west against an LA-area team. On Thursday night the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams square off in a Super Bowl LIII rematch. In the first half of this show, we dive into Jared Goff and why three words from 2018-2019 still matter here in 2020. Then in the second half of the s...

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the greatest fan-alysts from across SB Nation's NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect deep analysis, irreverent jokes, and plenty of bickering between rivals. It's a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans.   Monday - Monday Football Monday (RJ Oc...

The underdog New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 45-0 in one of the most surprising final results in NFL history. Cam Newton and the offense had a relatively quiet day, but the New England special teams unit delivered the points, while the defense absolutely locked down the Chargers offense. Here's how the Patriots won in such a decisive fashion. Learn more about your ad choices...

A complete football win. It has been a while since New England Patriots fans were treated to such an event, but treated we were on Sunday afternoon. The Patriots demolished the Los Angeles Chargers 45-0 and it was a win where all three phases of the game stood up. Offense, defense and special teams all contributed to the victory. In the first half of the show, we look at the big picture storylines...

Pat and Spags discuss the Patriots blowout of the Chargers. Almost everything went right in this one, as the Patriots moved back to .500 for the first time since week 4. The defense dominanted, the offense dominated, and the special teams chipped in 2 touchdowns for good measure. They also talk a bit with Andrew Jones on their chances to make the playoffs down the stretch. Be sure to download the...

The New England Patriots have a chance to reach .500 when they face a frustratingly disappointing Los Angeles Chargers team that always seems to find a way to lose close games. The Chargers have plenty of talent on both offense and defense, led by rookie phenom QB Justin Herbert. How the Patriots use their past success against the Chargers' defense to draw a game plan for this week? And how can Ne...

Brian Phillips joins the show to talk some Cam vs Stidham, and why he thinks Cam should not only remain the QB this year, but is playing good enough to be considered a top 15 QB in the league this season. The guys also talk about what their plans next year might look like, and some of the young talent they've been able to acquire in the last few years. Follow us on Twitter: Brian: @BPhillips_SB Sp...

Well friends, now it is time to look at the Los Angeles Chargers. After a quick Carson Wentz detour first. For the brand and all... But then we get into the Chargers, starting with another young quarterback, Justin Herbert. It gives us a chance to revisit his draft evaluation, highlight how the Chargers have catered to what he does best as a quarterback, and then dive into a particular area of gro...