The Next Ring: A Patriots Podcast

The Patriots just knocked off the Chargers in a gritty playoff showdown, and we’re breaking it all down in real time: the dominant defensive performance, Drake Maye’s biggest moments, Hunter Henry’s clutch touchdown, and how New England shut down Justin Herbert when it mattered most. We also look ahead to the Divisional Round, who we want to face next, and what this win says about where this Patri...

We break down Patriots vs Chargers from every angle: coaching, trenches, Drake Maye’s first postseason start, what scares us about Herbert, why the Chargers O-line might decide this game, and who the true X-factors are on both sides. Then we run through the entire Wild Card slate with picks, matchups, betting angles, and vibes for every game this weekend. This is the best football weekend of the y...

The Patriots crush Miami 38–10 and roll into the playoffs looking like a real problem. We break down what mattered most — the dominant run game, Drake Maye’s control and confidence, key turning points, the defensive story, and what this performance says about how dangerous this team really is heading into January. Plus, we talk vibes, season perspective, and early thoughts on the upcoming playoff...

The Patriots are AFC East champions and now it’s on to Week 18. We break down Patriots–Dolphins, talk through the Drake Maye vs Matthew Stafford MVP debate, and look at how the Week 18 slate shapes the playoff picture. Plus, we hit on the 3 big NFL games this weekend, and talk a little college football playoff.

The Patriots completely dominated their matchup with the Jets, and we break down why it looked so easy. Drake Maye delivered one of the best performances of his career, the offense scored touchdowns on six straight drives, the defense handled business, and New England finished the season 8–0 on the road. We discuss: -What this game says about Drake Maye and the MVP conversation -Stefon Diggs’ big...

Adam, Cal, and G preview Patriots vs Jets, talk injuries, playoff seeding impact, what New England needs to do to take care of business, and why staying healthy might matter more than anything else down the stretch. Then we dive into a massive Week 17 NFL slate and break down how each matchup shapes the playoff picture, quarterback narratives, and who we trust heading into January. Other games we...

The Patriots went into Baltimore and came away with one of their toughest, most impressive wins of the season. Adam, G, and Cal break down Drake Maye’s first true fourth-quarter comeback, what it says about his ceiling, and why this felt like a real turning-point game. They dive into questionable Ravens coaching decisions, a wildly inconsistent night of officiating, key injuries on both sides, and...

Chris and Adam go over some leftover thoughts from the Patriots’ loss to the Bills, including New England’s second-half struggles, conservative game management, defensive breakdowns, and what the loss really revealed about this team. Then they preview everything that matters ahead of Patriots–Ravens on Sunday Night Football — key matchups, injury concerns, what to expect from Lamar Jackson and Der...

The Patriots’ 11-game win streak came to a stunning end in Foxboro. Adam and Cal break down a frustrating 35-31 loss to the Bills after New England blew a 21-0 first-half lead. We break down a total second-half collapse and how the game unraveled immediately after halftime, including the defense getting stuck on the field and special teams issues that fueled Buffalo’s comeback. The guys discuss Dr...

The Patriots return from the bye with their biggest test in months: a home rematch against the Bills with a chance to clinch the AFC East. Adam and Chris break down the matchup from every angle - how the Patriots should defend Buffalo’s tight ends, whether Drake Maye can keep pace with Josh Allen, what the data says about both offenses, and why the run game may decide this one. Then Adam brings on...

The Patriots are on a bye, but Week 14 brings one of the strongest NFL slates of the season. Adam and Chris break down all six key matchups: Bengals–Bills, Ravens–Steelers, Colts–Jaguars, Bears–Packers, Texans–Chiefs, and Eagles–Chargers. We get into playoff paths, schedule pressure, betting angles, and which teams are positioned to rise or fall heading into December. We close with a Celtics discu...

The Patriots continue to be back. Your hosts Adam Bruzzese, Nick Calderone, and Chris Garabedian break down the Pats’ dominant 33–15 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football — their 10th straight victory — as New England rolls into the bye at 11–2 with Drake Maye leading the MVP conversation. We get into everything from the old-school physical beatdown on defense, to Marcus Jones’ ele...

The Patriots are going for their 10th straight win — and this Giants team is nowhere near a typical 2–10 opponent. In today’s episode, Adam and Chris break down why New York is far more dangerous than their record, how the Patriots match up on both sides of the ball, and which players will decide Monday Night Football. We dive into: The Giants’ insane blown-lead history EPA and advanced stats for...

In today’s episode, we kick things off with our leftover thoughts from the Patriots’ win over the Bengals — what encouraged us, what still worries us, and how this team looks as the injuries pile up heading into the bye. We break down Drake Maye’s strange first quarter, the issues in the run game, the pass-rush concerns, and what this nine-game streak really means in the bigger picture. Then we di...

The Patriots move to 10-2, but it hardly feels like a celebration. In this episode of The Next Ring, Adam and Nick break down one of the strangest wins of the season — a 26–20 escape against a battered Bengals team that still managed to expose several Patriot flaws. The guys dive into: The devastating Will Campbell injury and what it means for the offensive line Drake Maye’s most uneven performanc...

Bru On Ball is now The Next Ring! Adam kicks off the rebrand with an update on what’s changing (and what’s not) before teaming up with Chris for a full Patriots-Bengals preview. They break down Burrow’s status, why Cincinnati’s defense has been historically bad, key matchups to watch, and give score predictions with and without Burrow. Plus, the guys revisit the Jets win, talk Milton Williams’ inj...

In this episode of Bru on Ball, Bru and Cal break down the Patriots' Thursday Night Football win over the Jets. Cal was in the house for this game, and the boys dive into the special vibe in New England right now. Also included: TreVeyon Henderson's breakout performance, Stefon Diggs' leadership, and a serious amount of Glazing Drake Maye. Follow @BruOnBall on Instagram, X, and Tiktok...

The Patriots are officially BACK - and Bru and G are are to break down everything you need to know about Pats vs Jets on TNF. We also revisit last week's visit over Tampa, including a Bru rant on why the Patriots need to change their approach on offense once they get the lead. Then, the fellas zoom out across the league, previewing the 5 best games on a loaded NFL Sunday Slate - including Bill...

Bru and Nick Cal are back to recap the Patriots' HUGE 28-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This season is officially starting to feel like something special. How awesome is MIKE VRABEL? Follow @BruOnBall on Instagram, X, and TikTok, and if you're enjoying the podcast, spread the word!

G is back this week for a mostly-Patriots centric episode, including trade deadline talk, a midseason review of every positional group, ranking potential AFC playoff matchups, and ending with a little Celtics talk. Follow @BruOnBall on Tiktok, X, and Instagram for more content, and if you're enjoying the podcast don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate 5 stars

Bru and Cal are back to recap the Patriots' 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, including keys to the game, recapping key plays, 3 Up 3 Down, and Key Takeaways. Follow @BruOnBall on Tiktok, Instagram and X

Bru is back with a jam packed Thursday night episode. First, Bru gives his thoughts on the upcoming Pats-Falcons game. Then, Brian Mata joins to talk about the opening week of the Celtics season. The episode ends with weekend College Football and NFL picks. Follow @BruOnBall on X, Tiktok and Instagram, and if you're enjoying the podcast, like, follow, and rate 5 stars

Bru is back with a solo pod this week, recapping the Patriots' 32-13 win over the Cleveland Browns. How great is Drake Maye?!?!? Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast, and give it a follow on Instagram and Tiktok - @BruOnBall

B-Mata is back for another jam-packed Thursday show. Bru and Mata discuss the Celtics' opening night loss to the Sixers (0:52) and Mata gives his inaugural prop of the day. Then, Bru gives his 3 weekly EPL picks (27:10) before the boys giving their weekly college football (31:25) and NFL (42:59) picks. Follow Bru on Ball on X, Instagram, and Tiktok at @BruOnBall to see everything the show has...

Chris Garabedian is back this week for an episode full of NFL talk. Glazing Drake Maye (0:54). Which Teams would trade their QB situation with the Patriots (14:56) Tiering each NFL Team (24:33) Don't forget to like and subscribe if you're enjoying the podcast!