The Patriots are set to face the Chargers this Sunday night. Phil Perry breaks down why the Patriots’ run game will be KEY to getting a win. Later, Phil talks with Tony Dungy to get his thoughts on the job Mike Vrabel has done in New England and to preview the Sunday Night Football matchup.

0:00 Why the Patriots’ run game will be key vs Chargers

8:00 Tony Dungy credits Vrabel for changing culture in New England
11:00 Will other teams look for defensive coaches?
15:30 Tony Dungy: Patience will be the key for Drake Maye against Chargers

17:30 Who’s Next?! And mailbag questions

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The odds have shifted in Drake Maye’s favor to win the NFL MVP over Matthew Stafford. Phil Perry breaks down the numbers and chats with Mike Sando from The Athletic to get his take on the criteria voters prioritize when deciding the award. Later, Phil highlights some potential Patriots from the NCAA and answers your mailbag questions.

00:00 What the stats say about the MVP race

7:30 Mike Sando weighs in on MVP debate

8:30 What do voters look for when selecting an MVP?

19:00 Who’s Next?! And mailbag questions

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Phil Perry talks with Brian Hoyer to get his thoughts and insight on the offense Josh McDaniels runs, and how it differs from other styles around the NFL. What has been the key to Drake Maye thriving in this offense?

00:00 Getting to know the different offensive systems in the NFL
7:00 Why has Drake Maye been able to execute what Josh McDaniels wants
11:30 Why don’t other teams want to teach QBs to read coverage?
20:00 how many QBs run a hybrid combination concept?
24:00 Hoyer goes to the whiteboard to break down the X’s and O’s

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Did the Bills provide a blueprint on how to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots offense? How will the Ravens scheme for Sunday? Phil Perry breaks down all that, and talks with Kayshon Boutte about how he can help Drake Maye against man coverage.

0:00 What we learned from loss to the Bills

1:00 Will the Ravens replicate what Bills did to stifle the Patriots offense?

7:30 Kayshon Boutte 1-on-1

14:00 Who’s Next?!

20:00 Next Pats mailbag

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Phil Perry welcomes Tyler Dunne of GoLongFootball.com to preview this week’s huge matchup between the Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. They discuss whether Drake Maye is already approaching Josh Allen’s quarterback tier and what it could mean if the Bills once again fall short of the Super Bowl. Then, Phil highlights two college players to watch during this year’s bowl season and opens the mailbag to answer your questions.

4:20- Tyler Dunne explains why Drake Maye has already caught up to Josh Allen’s level as a QB

6:20- How are Bills fans handling the resurgence of the Patriots this season?

9:20- Will there be major changes in Buffalo if the Bills once again fail to make the Super Bowl?

12:50- What should we expect in Sunday’s matchup?

17:00- Phil takes a look at a pair of college football players who may be on New England’s radar next spring

21:50- Phil opens up the mailbag to answer your questions

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The Patriots head into the bye week with an 11-2 record, but how can they improve with their week off? Phil Perry breaks down the areas of focus for the team. Later, Dane Brugler checks in with his latest 2026 NFL mock draft and discusses some options for the Patriots next season.

1:00-Are the Patriots motivated by the “nobody believed in us”?

4:30-Why haven’t teams been able to slow down Drake Maye?

12:30-Will there be tweaks coming to the Patriots rushing attack?

18:00-Dane Brugler talks 2026 NFL Draft

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Phil Perry is back with a brand-new episode of The Next Pats Podcast! This week, Phil discusses how the Patriots can adjust with an injured offensive line, and Taylor Kyles (CLNS) joins the show to discuss the Patriots' MNF matchup vs. the Giants. Finally, Phil answers your Thanksgiving week mailbag questions!

2:00: How can the Patriots adjust protect Drake Maye with an injured offensive line?

07:00: Taylor Kyles (CLNS) joins the show to discuss the Patriots matchup vs. the Giants on MNF

9:00: Challenge the Giants' pass rush presents.

16:00: Why teams are using man coverage against Drake Maye

23:50: "Who's Next?!" Phil Perry talks OSU's Kayden McDonald and why he could be a great fit for the Patriots.

29:00: Thanksgiving week mailbag!

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Phil Perry breaks down JUST how accurate Drake Maye has been this season and discusses what’s led to his success this season. Later, we catch up with Austin Hooper to talk about his “My Cause, My Cleats” charity campaign, and of course hit you with some college players to keep an eye on as potential Patriots.

1:30-Drake Maye says his competitiveness has led to better accuracy this season

8:00-Austin Hooper on how mix of veterans and young guys have benefited the Patriots

12:00-Hooper talks “My Cause My Cleats” charity campaign

17:00-Who's Next?! And mailbag questions

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