6 Rings and Football Things

Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to break down the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card game, explain why he thinks Drake Maye will win MVP, and preview the rest of the NFL ahead of Wild Card 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

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss whether other big-name coaches could be fired after the playoffs, preview the Patriots’ playoff matchup against the Chargers, 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

Chargers vs. Patriots is a compelling Wild Card matchup, with the two teams sharing a sneaky good postseason rivalry. There’s no better person to kick off the preview process than Fitzy’s old pal Mike Dussault of Patriots.com. 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 discuss why Myles Garrett breaking the sack record is one of the most impressive feats he’s seen, the MVP debate between Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye, why he’s not a fan of awards like the MVP and Heisman, which team is the most well-rounded in the AFC, and what to expect from the Chargers ahead of Wild Card 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

Longtime NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to explain why Drake Maye is the MVP, review the season Maye had in year two, share what impressed him most from Maye, preview this Sunday’s Wild Card matchup with the Chargers, discuss the challenges the Chargers present, who needs to step up, a sleeper team in the AFC, 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 quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to preview his first-ever NFL playoff game, reflect on the Patriots’ 14-win season, and discuss the challenges of facing the Los Angeles Chargers. 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 the Patriots’ Wild Card matchup against the Chargers, why Drake Maye should be the MVP, and what it’s like going up against Justin Herbert. 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’ worst-to-first turnaround is officially complete after capping a 14-3 regular season with a dominant 38-10 win over the Dolphins. Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart react to the victory, reflect on the season that was, and take an early look ahead to this weekend’s playoff matchup against Justin Herbert and the Chargers. 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 sits down with Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald to discuss the week that's been for the Patriots, preview Week 18's matchup with the Dolphins, and look ahead to the playoffs. 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

Off-field issues involving Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore have suddenly cast a gray cloud over what had been a near-perfect 2025 calendar year for the New England Patriots. Nick “Fitzy” Stevens provides an update on the developing news and reflects on the Patriots’ 2025 calendar year. 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 playing sick in his dominant performance against the Jets, clinching the AFC East, surpassing 4k passing yards, Jaylen Brown's MVP case, 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 captain Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down the Patriots’ dominant win over the New York Jets, clinching the AFC East, 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 3- Jon Lyons steps in for Andy Hart to share his thoughts on the Patriots’ win. Fitzy and Jon break down the AFC playoff picture and potential first-round matchups for the Pats. Is there any team in the conference that should scare New England in the postseason? The guys also look ahead to next week’s matchup in Miami, 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- The 6 Rings Postgame Show rolls on as Fitzy, Andy, and callers react to the Patriots’ 42–10 bludgeoning of the Jets. Drake Maye strengthens his MVP case with five touchdown passes and a historic performance in just 2½ quarters. Is the award now his to lose? Plus, Andy wraps things up with his thumbs up and thumbs down from the win. 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- Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart react to the Patriots’ 42–10 beatdown of the Jets. Is there anything to learn from a win over a reeling New York team? The guys share their thoughts and take calls from listeners. 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

Two games to go to lock up the East and possibly the number one seed in the AFC for the Pats. On paper, their penultimate opponent looks like an easy win with the Jets at MetLife Stadium. But coming off an emotional come-from-behind road win in Baltimore, are the Pats too banged up? Fitzy and Lyons break it all down in a quick post-holiday edition of 6 Rings. 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 Matt Perrault of the Boston vs. The Book podcast and @bettingpros break down the Patriots’ turnaround this season, Drake Maye’s MVP-caliber play, whether this team can make a legitimate playoff run, 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 quarterback Drake Maye joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss the Patriots’ comeback win over the Ravens, clinching a playoff spot, why his faith is so important to him, 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 cornerback Marcus Jones joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss the Patriots clinching a playoff spot, their win over the Ravens in Baltimore, and what he wants for Christmas. 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- The Patriots have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2021, and it was a defining victory that sent them there. Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart react to the win, featuring standout performances from Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs, as well as from the Patriots, showing they are indeed Super Bowl contenders. 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 Sunday night’s 28–24 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Patriots are heading back to the postseason. Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart react to the big come-from-behind 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

The Patriots, coming off a disappointing home loss to the Bills in which they blew a lead and a chance to wrap up the AFC East, face a daunting challenge on the road for Sunday Night Football against the feisty, hungry Baltimore Ravens, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t been himself all season. Will Vrabel’s old battering ram, Derrick Henry, make the difference for the Ravens against a struggling Patriots defense? Fitzy and Mego get the preview started, then Jeremy Conn from The Big Bad Morning Show on 105.7 The Fan joins for a Behind Enemy Lines look at what this means for the Ravens and how they see the 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

Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini chat with Jeremy Conn from The Big Bad Morning Show on 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore for a Behind Enemy Lines look at the Ravens, the matchup, and how they view the Patriots. 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 is joined by Meghan Ottolini to preview this Sunday’s matchup against the Ravens in Baltimore and the challenges that face the Patriots as they look to improve to 7-0 on the road this 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

Tom E. Curran joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss the relationship between Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, the impact Stefon Diggs will have on the rest of the season, Sunday’s matchup with the Ravens, 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 MassLive’s Karen Guregian at Gillette Stadium to preview Sunday’s matchup against the Ravens and break down the latest trends surrounding the Patriots. 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 share why he believes Josh Allen jumped Drake Maye in the MVP race, the future of Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes' rehab timeline. 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, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to discuss Sunday’s loss to the Bills, break down the positives, explain why Mike Vrabel should be thankful for Josh McDaniels, the need for a No. 1 WR, and preview Sunday Night Football against the Ravens. 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, host of The Stinkin' Truth Podcast and FOX Sports NFL color commentator, joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to discuss why the view of the Patriots as contenders shouldn’t change, the Mike Vrabel/Josh McDaniels dynamic, the demise of the Kansas City Chiefs, and the state of the AFC overall. 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 break down the Patriots’ loss to the Bills, explain how the team can use the defeat as motivation, and discuss the challenges of facing Josh Allen. 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 break down the loss to the Bills, explain why he enjoys playing on the road, and outline how the Patriots can respond and bounce back. 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 continue their discussion about where the Patriots go from here. Are the playoffs as much of a fait accompli as we assumed? Plus, they’re joined by WEEI's Meghan "Mego" Ottolini for her patented 'Megativity' segment, where she breaks down what stood out in the loss, and Andy shares his "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 1- Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Andy Hart react to the Patriots blowing a 21–0 lead and missing a chance to clinch the division in a home loss to the Bills. 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- Nick "Fitzy" Stevens and Andy Hart continue to break down the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. What went wrong? What can be cleaned up? And were there red flags that showed? 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 discuss just how impressive Drake Maye’s growth has been this year, preview the Patriots’ upcoming matchup with the Bills, 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

Josh McDaniels joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to preview the Patriots’ matchup with the Bills and Josh Allen, break down Drake Maye’s development, and talk all things baked goods from the Maye household. 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

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Nick “Fitzy” Stevens and Meghan Ottolini link up with Sal Capaccio and Matt Bove of It’s Always Gameday in Buffalo ahead of the second meeting between these two teams. What’s changed since Week 5? Is Drake Maye built for a shootout with Josh Allen? Can the Bills backdoor an AFC East crown with a win on Sunday? And are these teams destined to meet again in January? 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 why this matchup is huge for both the Bills and Patriots, the challenge of facing Josh Allen, and what the Patriots need to do to pull out a win. 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 joins Danger & Battaglia of The Sports Bar Afternoon Show on 95.7 FM The Fan in Rochester, NY to talk all things Patriots–Bills. 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 chats with The Athletic’s Chad Graff about Patriots–Bills and the latest storylines around the 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

Adam Schefter joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick “Fitzy” Stevens, and Ted Johnson to break down how Drake Maye can become the face of the NFL, when Philip Rivers might take over for the Colts, and more from around the league. 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 a good end-of-year list… but how about an end-of-the-quarter-century list? WEEI.com has been putting together the Top 25 moments from 2000–2025 for all four major Boston sports teams, plus an overall city list. Our pal Tom Carroll was tasked with ranking the top 25 Patriots moments from 2000–present, so we brought him on the pod to break it all down! 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

Brian Hoyer joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart, Nick "Fitzy" Stevens, and Ted Johnson to preview this Sunday’s Patriots vs. Bills matchup, break down the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent struggles, and discuss Phillip Rivers’ return to 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

Mark Schlereth joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to weigh in on whether Drake Maye is the current face of the NFL, discuss the challenges the Patriots face coming off the bye, break down the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent struggles, and share his ongoing feud with Skip Bayless. 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 stops by WEEI Afternoons to talk about the Patriots’ push for the AFC East title this Sunday, his bye-week routine, and his thoughts on Mike Vrabel’s trash talk. 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 Andy Hart and Nick "Fitzy" Stevens to preview this Sunday’s Bills–Patriots matchup, react to his wife’s viral social-media videos, share what he loves most about Boston/New England, 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

Nick "Fitzy" Stevens breaks down what Week 14's results mean for the Patriots, their playoff push, 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

Mike Giardi joins WEEI Afternoons with Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens to break down Drake Maye’s MVP case, Mike Vrabel’s Coach of the Year candidacy, and where the Patriots currently stand in the AFC. 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