6 Rings and Football Things

They say never underestimate your opponent, especially on the biggest stage. To keep Pats fans as informed as possible, we go "Behind Enemy Lines" for Super Bowl 60 with noted Seahawks voice Jacson Bevens of Cigar Thoughts to get a sense of who these Seahawks are, what makes them championship-caliber, how they view the Pats, and how a Super Bowl 60 win could ease the sting of Super Bowl 49. Follow Jacson @JacsonBevens and @CigarThoughts for all his football musings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fitzy joins our friends on The Sports Bar with Mike Danger and Gene Battaglia on The Fan in Rochester, New York, to poke some fun at the Bills fans, discuss Super Bowl 60, and more from around the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everybody loves Super Bowl prop bets — from the anthem to player over/unders, touchdown scorers, MVPs, and the most random moments. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens is joined by Dakota Happas from FantasySpin.com to break down some of their favorites and maybe help you make a few bucks on "The Big Game." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like his former head coach, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft was once again left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. How long can the snub continue? Nick “Fitzy” Stevens lays out why Kraft belongs in Canton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran joins Adam Jones, Rich Keefe, and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss Drake Maye’s shoulder, the game the Patriots need from him, the Seahawks’ strengths, and who faces more pressure. Plus, Curran explains why the Patriots are back on this stage, why they are built for long-term success, and how their defense can lead them to victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Meghan Ottolini discuss the key storylines to watch in the week leading up to the Super Bowl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Drake Maye’s shoulder a cause for concern? Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini discuss while looking back at New England’s improbable return to the big stage and what it means going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini break down the Patriots’ upcoming matchup with everything you need to know heading into game week. They dive into Drake’s shoulder situation, the long-shot Super Bowl path for the Pats against a loaded Seahawks squad, and all the latest storylines you don’t want to miss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the latest on Drake Maye’s shoulder injury, the Patriots’ win over the Broncos in Denver, and how New England matches up with the Seahawks in the Super Bowl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schlereth joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to preview the Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl matchup, break down New England’s win over the Broncos, and discuss the relationship between Bo Nix and Sean Payton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Adam Schefter joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss Bill Belichick’s first-ballot Hall of Fame snub, Drake Maye’s shoulder injury, the Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl matchup, and the latest NFL head coaching hires. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots legend and three-time Super Bowl champion Matt Light, a favorite of Pats Nation and the pod, joins to discuss his former teammate’s unbelievable journey to the Super Bowl, how outrageous it is that his former coach is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and his foundation’s incredible sweepstakes where you could win an all-expenses-paid trip to Super Bowl 60. Be sure to enter early and often at stairwaytoseven.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss his shoulder injury, the team’s turnaround, and what it has meant to him. He also breaks down his numbers, explains why offensive statistics don’t matter to him, reflects on a moment from Sunday’s game he’ll remember forever, addresses the lack of respect for the defense, talks about his relationship with Will Campbell, previews the Seahawks and Sam Darnold, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots’ DB/PR Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss advancing to the Super Bowl, looks back at Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, addresses the continued lack of respect for the defense, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-time NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down the Patriots’ win over the Broncos, their trip to the Super Bowl, Drake Maye’s performance, and a dominant showing by the Patriots' defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 2- Good thing the AFC Championship wasn’t a beauty pageant, because it was far from pretty. But it perfectly encapsulated the 2025 New England Patriots. Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart explain as they continue reacting to the Patriots’ march to Super Bowl 60. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 3- The Patriots are heading back to the Super Bowl, and the rest of the NFL should be grateful for it. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart explain. Plus, who should fans be happiest for? And did the Patriots show off their championship DNA in their win over the Broncos? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 1- This improbable dream run marches on for the Patriots following their 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos to punch their ticket to Super Bowl 60. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react to the victory as the Patriots go from 4-13 to the Super Bowl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to preview the Patriots vs. Broncos AFC Championship game, highlight the players who will play a key role, and explain the importance of Will Campbell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots Special Teams Coordinator Jeremy Springer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss the challenges of playing in Denver, break down the Patriots’ win over the Texans, and share insights on the team’s next steps. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Perna (@BrandonPerna) joins Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini for a behind enemy lines look at the Patriots @ Broncos AFC Championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini preview the many great storylines in the Patriots @ Broncos AFC Championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To the surprise of many, the Patriots return to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in seven years, ahead of schedule and heavily favored as they head west to face the rival Denver Broncos with a trip to Super Bowl 60 on the line. Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel look to make history and bring the Pats back to the big game, while Sean Payton hopes to out-scheme his way there by sending old friend Jarrett Stidham out as Denver’s starter. A fascinating matchup with massive stakes. Fitzy & Mego kick off the preview before being joined by the great Brandon Perna from That’s Good Sports to go behind enemy lines and break down Denver’s QB switch and what Denver really thinks of these Pats. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Is Valenti really going to pick the Broncos and Jarrett Stidham? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Ottolini is joined by Boston.com's Conor Ryan live from Gillette Stadium to preview this Sunday's AFC Championship matchup between the Patriots and the Broncos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down Drake Maye’s postseason performances so far, the Patriots’ win over the Texans, their upcoming game in Denver, the emotions Jarrett Stidham may be feeling, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schlereth joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to explain why he believes Jarrett Stidham gives the Broncos a chance against the Patriots, shares his confidence in Sean Payton, breaks down the impact of the Patriots’ running game, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to discuss his game-changing Pick-6 in the Patriots win over the Texans, the Patriots defensive statement this postseason, the team's underdog mentality, and how the weather impacted the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart to discuss the Patriots’ win over the Houston Texans, playing in bad weather, advancing to the AFC Championship Game, and revealing that Broncos backup Jarrett Stidham reached out to him before the start of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 3- Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart hear from Patriots Nation fans reacting to the Pats clinching a trip to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in seven years. Plus, the guys dive into the incredible bulletin board material from Nick Foles, name the Kars4Kids player of the game, and Hart delivers his patented “Thumbs-up, Thumbs-down” list. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 2- As the Broncos put the finishing touches on a 33–30 overtime win in an instant classic against the Bills, starting quarterback Bo Nix broke a bone in his right ankle, bringing an end to the season for the second-year quarterback out of Oregon. With that in mind, is a Super Bowl–clinching win in Denver a fait accompli with the Patriots facing backup QB Jarrett Stidham? Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens discuss as they continue reacting to Sunday’s Divisional Round win over the Texans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 1- With their 28–16 win over the Houston Texans, the Patriots are heading to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since 2019. Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart react as the Patriots’ magical season continues, featuring instant analysis, caller reaction, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Pendergast of SportsRadio 610 in Houston joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to preview Patriots vs. Texans. Pendergast explains why he thinks C.J. Stroud will play better than he did against the Steelers. He says the Texans' defense is prone to giving up Quarterback runs, which will be key for Drake Maye. The Texans are not overconfident heading into this game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to break down why the Patriots will BEAT the Texans on Sunday, what Drake Maye needs to do to attack the Texans' defense, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down the Texans’ defense and explain what makes Drake Maye and Stephen Curry similar. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth Payne of Payne & Pendergast on Sports Radio 610 Houston, and a former Texan himself, joins Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini for a Behind Enemy Lines look at Sunday’s Patriots vs. Texans matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini preview Sunday’s Divisional Round matchup between the Patriots and Texans. They break down what to expect from Drake Maye in his second career postseason start, how New England can find success against Houston’s defense, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots face their toughest test of the season as they host the hard-hitting Houston Texans in the Divisional Round on Sunday in Foxboro. Is Drake Maye ready for the moment in just his second career playoff start? Fitzy & Mego set the stage before welcoming Seth Payne of Payne & Pendergast on Sports Radio 610 Houston—and a former Texan himself—for a Behind Enemy Lines look at the matchup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): This number seems to be sitting at 3 for a reason. Can the Patriots manage to shorten this game? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran joins Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson on WEEI Afternoons to discuss how the Patriots can find success against Houston’s elite defense, why the run game is so important, how the Patriots can repeat their defensive dominance from the Wild Card round, what to expect from Drake Maye this weekend, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meghan Ottolini is joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic and Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe live from Gillette Stadium to preview this weekend's Divisional Round matchup between the Patriots and Texans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Rotman, previously behind the excellent and football-savvy @ScoutDNFL account, was one of the first to say Drake Maye would be a sensation in 2025. Now that Maye has taken the NFL by storm in his sophomore season, we reconnect with Daniel to discuss just how impressive Maye has been, what’s reasonable to expect going forward, and why Pats fans should be confident he can get it done in the Divisional Round against a nasty Houston Texans defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-time NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to explain why Drake Maye played better than people think, what the Patriots need to do to beat the Texans, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Schlereth joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to explain how the Patriots can slow down the Texans’ pass rush, why Josh McDaniels’ role is critical, and to take a look around the NFL playoff field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens shares his initial thoughts on the Patriots vs. Texans Divisional Round matchup, setting the table for what's to come this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patriots’ DB/PR Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss the dominant defensive performance and how the Patriots were able to make a statement defensively against the Chargers, the impact of Milton Williams and Robert Spillane, how the crowd at Gillette Stadium made things difficult for Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ offense, being named and All-Pro, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off his first career playoff start, where he became the youngest player in NFL history with 250+ passing yards and 50+ rushing yards in a playoff win, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to reflect on his start and where he can improve. Plus, Maye discusses the challenges the Chargers’ defense presented, the Patriots’ dominant defensive performance, the balanced attack from the Patriots’ offense, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2- To get things started in hour two of the 6 Rings Postgame Show, Meghan Ottolini joins Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart live from Gillette Stadium to break down the win with her patented “Meg-ativity” segment. The guys then explain why the Patriots deserve a victory lap after this performance, why Zak Kuhr deserves more recognition for the job he has done this season, and share more takeaways from the victory. To wrap things up, Andy gives his weekly “Thumbs-up, Thumbs-down” list, and the guys name tonight’s Kars4Kids Player of the Game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1- For the first time since Super Bowl LIII, the Patriots have won a playoff game, snapping a nearly 7-year drought with a dominant 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart react to the win and explain why it was a reflection of the culture Mike Vrabel is building. Plus, we hear from the good people of Pats Nation on the phone lines. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time for talk is just about over. Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert, and the underrated Chargers travel across the country to take on Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, and the Patriots in their first playoff game together — and the team’s first postseason appearance in four years. Fitzy and Mego break down every angle to see how it’s going to go and who comes out on top. Subscribe to 6 Rings on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeart app, or the Audacy app today! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices