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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ochoa, Pete Sweeney, Michael Kist) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - Palpably Unfair Podcast (Kyle Posey, Michael Kist) Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - Football Cheat Sheet (Jeanna Thomas Kelly, Ameer Tyree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 show, some Quality Time! It's been a while since we've had a guest, and we've got a good one. Everyone's favorite Canadian joins the show as Seth Galina jumps on to talk about the Rams, what they are doing on defense, how Brandon Staley is using Jalen Ramsey, Jared Goff, and I even try and bait Seth into talking about Trevor Lawrence, although he does not bite... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ochoa, Pete Sweeney, Michael Kist) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - Palpably Unfair Podcast (Kyle Posey, Michael Kist) Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - Football Cheat Sheet (Jeanna Thomas Kelly, Ameer Tyree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: The complete win; Cam Newton's comfort levels as a passer and as a leader; the playoff picture and more. In the second half of the show we dive into some of the standout moments from the shutout victory. Plus game balls, the Take of the Game from the Scho Scho Slack, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Locker Room app to join in on the conversation after every game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 New England slow down an extremely talented passing attack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 growth: Pocket presence. It was not a strength of his coming out of Oregon, but as the numbers and film illustrate, he has taken a huge leap forward. In the second half of the show, it's time for some good news/bad news with maybe some extra bad news. The Chargers run a ton of Cover 3 in the secondary, which is usually good! Most of the big plays they have given up this year in the passing game have come when they've run Cover 3. Also usually good! Unfortunately because of where the Patriots are as an offense, most of their - limited - success in the passing game has come against different coverages. We explain and try to find a silver lining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots managed to defeat the Arizona Cardinals thanks to some stellar defense that limited phenom quarterback Kyler Murray and stud receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and thanks to some incredible special teams play from Donte Moncrief, Gunner Olszewski, Jake Bailey, and Nick Folk. No thanks to an offense that was led by Cam Newton in one of his worst performances as a member of the Patriots, and one that relied almost entirely on Damien Harris, Jakobi Meyers, and James White. And yet the Patriots won and their post-season hopes are alive! But for how much longer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was not pretty. It was certainly ugly at times. But the New England Patriots improved to 5-6 on the 2020 season with a 20-17 victory "at the death," as our friends across the pond like to say. In this Glorious Victory Edition of The Scho Show, we start with the big picture issues: Cam Newton, the defense, the season as a whole, and of course, the fact that watching this team is fun this year. Why? Because it is new, it is different and yes, the results are not what Patriots fans are accustomed to, but we are seeing growth before our eyes. Even if it is ugly at times. In the second half of the show, we dive deeper into the game, breaking down plays that worked, and those that did not. Plus, game balls and the "Takes of the Game" from the Scho Show Slack Channel. Reach out for an invitation for the stretch run and of course, draft season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags discuss the last second win by the Patriots over the Cardinals. A throwback win for the Patriots, as the offense really struggled, but the defense and special teams really stepped up and played well. Obviously Nick Folk is the hero today, but the guys look at who else played well, and who struggled today. The Patriots are still in the playoff hunt, so there's some reason for excitement in New England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Pat and Spags discuss the state of the team as they prepare for the Cardinals. The Patriots are in a tough spot, losing last week, but they're not technically out of the playoffs yet, so you never know. They also have a discussion about Tom Brady and the Bucs. Make sure you follow us on Twitter! Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Show: @PatsNationPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots need to defeat the Arizona Cardinals if they have any chance of saving their season. Who can they expect to carry the offense against the weak Cardinals run defense? And how can the Patriots stop phenom quarterback Kyler Murray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, it's time to open up the mailbag. Topics include: Thanksgiving menus Flag football or touch? The defense: What's wrong and how to fix it Cam, Cam, Cam and even more Cam The Philadelphia QB situation The future of offense That, plus a message from me that, well, you can stick around for if you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There goes the New England Patriots 2020 season. A weak performance against the Houston Texans sank whatever chance the Patriots had for reaching the postseason and now their focus is on avoiding- or chasing- a top 10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. This Patriots team couldn't beat a bad Broncos team or a bad Texans team, despite having the opportunity to score in the final minute of both games. They couldn't beat a good Seahawks team or a good Bills team, despite also having an opportunity to score in the final minute of each game. This is a Patriots team that can't pull out the plays when they need them most. So who gets the blame? Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels? The lack of a defensive front? The lack of offensive playmakers? Or is this simply the register for the Patriots' unprecedented two decades of dominance that benefit from, yes, some luck along the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could have been. What should have been. Was not. Those words have haunted me for decades, as you'll see at the start of this show. They haunt me again today, in the wake of the New England Patriots dropping a game to the previously 2-7 Houston Texans on Sunday. Deshaun Watson was masterful. The Patriots - and their defense - were not. We'll talk about that, the missed opportunities, what could have been a drive for the ages from Josh McDaniels and more, in this installment of The Scho Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags break down an ugly loss against the Texans. With the Patriots playoff hopes all but crushed, they discuss what to expect the rest of the year, and what we can look forward to next year. Make sure to follow us on Twitter: Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots are coming off a huge win against the Baltimore Ravens and are looking to get another win against a surprisingly bad Houston Texans team. The Texans have a great young quarterback, some great young receivers, and some great young defenders, and yet they've only recorded a pair of wins against a terrible Jacksonville Jaguars team. So. What's wrong with the Texans and their last-ranked run defense, and can the Patriots take advantage of that favorable match-up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The voice of the Patriots, Bob Socci, joins the show to talk about the unlikely path to the playoffs for the Patriots. The guys also discuss the future of the team at the QB position, and the young talent that has started to show itself on the field. Be sure to listen to Bob's podcast, The Gridiron and Beyond. Follow us on Twitter: Bob: @BobSocci Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Show: @PatsNationPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Given the win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, it is worth taking a few moments to look back at the New England offense against the Ravens. We start with a discussion of their crack toss design and some variations, and then analyze some of what Jakobi Meyers did as a receiver against the Baltimore secondary. But we cannot look back for too long, as the Patriots have another game to get ready for. In the second half of this show we look at Deshaun Watson and what makes him dangerous in the passing game, as well as how the New England offense should fare against the Houston defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As literally six people in the entire world predicted, the New England Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, thanks to some impressive play by running back Damien Harris, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, and the entire New England defense that managed to bottle up Lamar Jackson as much as reasonably could be expected. But was this a fluke? The Patriots were taken to the wire against the horrible New York Jets team just last week- so how much can we trust this Patriots team to keep up their level of play as they head down a tough final stretch of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It did not feel right last week, to call the post-game show after the victory over the New York Jets a "Glorious Victory Edition." Things are different this week. It also feels funny sometimes when we end the show with the tagline "...and bless those Patriots rains/reigns down in Foxborough." Things are different this week. They are different because the New England Patriots knocked off Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens by a final score of 23-17, breathing new life into a season that seemed to be going nowhere just a few weeks ago. Left for dead by many - this show's host included - the Patriots might just be clawing themselves back into the playoff picture. We recap a wet night, talk about the great, the good and the bad, hand out some game balls and outline the "Take of the Game" from The Scho Show Slack Channel in this 150th installment of The Scho Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They boast the league's #1 ranked defense and also feature a top 10 offense. They have the reigning MVP, a great tight end, and a cast of great defenders that can all rise to the occasion to make the play. This could have described the New England Patriots of just a couple years ago, but instead we're talking about the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson. The Ravens lead the league in rushing yards and the Patriots rushing defense ranks, ugh, 31st by DVOA. So do the Patriots have any chance of slowing the Baltimore attack while they're on defense? Alec and Rich agree on the Patriots defensive X Factor, too. And then there's the question of how Cam Newton and the New England offense will be able to move the ball against a defense that doesn't really have a weak point. They have great cornerbacks. They have great run defenders. They have a great scheme. Can Cam go Superman and win it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags give out their mid-season awards for the Patriots, and for the NFL. They also discuss the Patriots last second win against the Jets, and preview Sunday night's game against the Ravens. Follow us on Twitter Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Show: @PatsNationPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the New England Patriots are going to improve to 4-5 on the season, they'll need to knock off the visiting Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The Patriots are seven-point home underdogs for the first time in a long time, so the task does seem difficult. Job one might be stopping Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense. So that is the focus of the show. In the first half of this episode we look at the Ravens offense, highlight how their inconsistency this season, and illustrate how one team managed to get them off rhythm. In the second half of the show, we look at what the Patriots have done in recent weeks to try and uncover a bit of a defensive identity, and also look at what they tried back in 2019 against this offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots needed a last-second 51-yard field goal to defeat the winless New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Jets quarterback Joe Flacco had a typical superlative performance against the Patriots, despite being terrible against all other teams, and New England trailed by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter. And yet Cam Newton and the Jakobi Meyers-led passing attack mounted an impressive comeback and New England managed to win. Is this good for the team, or are there disappointing wins in a season like this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ochoa, Pete Sweeney, Michael Kist) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - Palpably Unfair Podcast (Kyle Posey, Michael Kist) Thursday - The Look Ahead (Ed Valentine, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - Football Cheat Sheet (Jeanna Thomas Kelly, Ameer Tyree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't pretty. In fact it was at times ugly, but the New England Patriots managed to come away with a 30-27 victory over the winless New York Jets on Monday Night Football. This game is perhaps best viewed as a redemption story. Or a pair of redemption stories. First from a defensive back who looked to be the goat when the night was through, but delivered the game's only turnover. And then, a quarterback. Maligned in recent weeks for his struggles and the offensive woes, and a quarterback who had the game last week in his hands...until he did not. He also had a chance to rewrite some tales tonight, and this time he came through. We'll look at those stories and more, plus game balls and the Take of the Game from The Scho Show Slack Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots get to play a horrendous New York Jets team in prime time as they're set to square off on Monday Night Football. The Patriots, losers of four straight, and the Jets, losers of every game this year, are riding the third-longest and longest losing streaks in the league. That ends on Monday (barring a tie, which would be a darkly comedic way for the game to end). So who do the Patriots want to stop on the Jets offense? No, really, honestly, who is on the Jets offense? Can anyone help us? We remember Braxton Berrios from his time on the Patriots during camp and during the preseason- you honestly want us to believe that he's the Jets #1 receiver? Stop it, I don't believe you! Well, the Patriots offense appears to be marginally better, so how can Cam Newton and company find a way to win on Monday Night? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags are joined by Levan Reid from WBZ to discuss where the Patriots are headed from here. Is there season over? Do they have a chance of making the playoffs? Is it going to be time for a QB change? Is there any reason for optimism? The guys answer all these questions and more on the show this week! Follow us on Twitter: Levan: @LevanReid Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Show: @PatsNationPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots looked like they were going to beat the Buffalo Bills and save their season, but in the last minutes of the game, Cam Newton fumbled the football in the red zone. If that doesn't sum up the 2020 Patriots, I don't know what does. There were some bright spots. The secondary stifled a great passing attack, and Damien Harris and Jakobi Meyers proved that the Patriots have talent on offense beyond the offensive line. But there's still a lot of work that needs to be done before this team can compete. The defensive front seven was gashed on the ground as the Bills ran the ball at will- and yet Chase Winovich remained relegated to the bench. While that is most likely linked to the game plan, it's obvious that the game plan hasn't been working- perhaps the game plan should be tailored to get the Patriots best defensive front player on the field! And on offense, Cam flashed his upside, but was inconsistent as the Patriots are scraping the bottom of the barrel at receiver. The tight ends were unavailable and the receivers that suit up are basically the only ones not hurt. So what's next? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One week to save the season. That is how many viewed Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills. New England had one week to save their season. It was in their grasp. Quarterback Cam Newton had the football and the Patriots were deep into Buffalo territory, already in range for kicker Nick Folk to tie the game, and within reach of a game-winning touchdown to turn the season around. And then, it was gone. The ball was punched out of Newton's grasp, the Bills recovered, and the Patriots are left to wonder where to go from here. And if this was the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags discuss another heartbreaking loss for the Patriots. This one may have ended any real chance they had at a playoff push. So, they also discuss the prospect of trading some players by Tuesday. Look out for these quick reaction shows after every game! Follow us on Twitter: Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Patriots haven't faced a must-win game this early in the season since 2000, but here we are. A win against the Buffalo Bills moves New England to 3-4, and pulls them closer to the top of what would be a wide-open AFC East; nearly 20% of teams that start the season 3-4 make the playoffs. On the other hand, a loss sinks the Patriots to a 2-5 record, with the Bills pulling away atop the division and a Miami Dolphins team in the middle; only 3% of 2-5 teams ever reach the playoffs. So the Patriots need to win, or else their season is effectively over. The Patriots will be without their best wide receiver and best cornerback and their quarterback is in shambles and their offensive line is dealing with injuries and their defensive front seven is full of question marks. But, hey, not everything is bad! The Bills barely beat the hapless New York Jets last week, so anything is possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags welcome Greg Tompsett from the Cover 1 podcast on to talk about this week's matchup against the Bills. Do they Patriots have a shot, and what would a loss in Buffalo mean for the Patriots? They also discuss the trade deadline, and who the Patriots should trade away or trade for. Follow us on Twitter: Greg: @GregTompsett Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Show: @PatsNationPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ochoa, Pete Sweeney, Michael Kist) Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Wednesday - Palpably Unfair Podcast (Kyle Posey, Michael Kist) Thursday - The Look Ahead (Ed Valentine, Rob "Stats" Guerrera) Friday - Football Cheat Sheet (Jeanna Thomas Kelly, Ameer Tyree) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The concerns over the passing game are merited. But is their a quick fix? In the first half of this episode Mark Schofield dives into the New England passing game. Missed opportunities abound, but is there a way to fix all of them? Probably not. So that puts pressure on the defense, right? Well, this week that means confusing Josh Allen. At least there could be an answer to that question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where to start with the New England Patriots' absolute awful performance against the San Francisco 49ers? Cam Newton was terrible. The wide receivers and tight ends- other than Jakobi Meyers, who has inexplicably been buried on the depth chart- were terrible. The offensive line suffered more injuries, this time to Joe Thuney and Justin Herron. The defensive front seven was terrible against the 49ers rushing attack, and the secondary didn't fare any better. The coaches were bad. Oh, but special teams had a pretty okay day kicking the ball, so...bright spots? Is this the death knell for the Patriots' 2020 season? Or can this team still turn it around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark days are upon us. This is not a reference to the time of year, although sunlight is disappearing into the horizon sooner than we like right now. No, it is a reference to the New England Patriots. On the heels of a disastrous loss to the San Francisco 49ers, we are faced with some burning questions. First, what the heck was that? Second, where do we go from here? This is not a good football team right now. It is a one-dimensional team that has to stay in positive game script situations to be effective offensively, but that creates the smallest of margins for error for their entire team. Cam Newton is struggling, the defense was porous at times, and that leads us to a third question: Are they sellers? One week to save the season. Can it be done? New intro music courtesy of Peculate, you can check them out at PeculateMusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags discuss the embarrassing loss against the 49ers. The Patriots showed little fight against a depleted 49ers squad, in an awful 33-6 loss. The guys discuss where they go from here, and what to expect from them in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots offense ranks in the bottom 10 this season, and their passing game is in the bottom three. Part of that is due to the absence of QB Cam Newton against the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as his rusty return against the Denver Broncos, but part is also due to the poor execution and consistency out of the other players on offense. So how can the unit turn itself around against a good San Francisco 49ers team? Can James White replicate his Super Bowl LI MVP performance against a Kyle Shanahan team? Or will the tight ends finally get involved in the passing game? And how will the defense handle the homecoming of QB Jimmy Garoppolo and and offense boasting All Pro tight end George Kittle? The 49ers zone rushing attack is a nightmare matchup for the New England defensive front- so how can the Patriots slow them down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghan Ottolini, a reporter for The Boston Herald, and the co-host of Quick Slants, joins Pat and Spags to discuss the matchup against the 49ers this weekend. Jimmy G is back in town, and Meghan, Pat, and Spags talk about the former Patriot, and wonder if he might be back on the team next year. They also discuss Cam Newton and the offensive struggles the Patriots have had this season. Are they going to be able to right the ship, and get this team back in playoff contention? Listen in to find out! Follow us on Twitter: Meghan: @Meghan_Ottolini Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no way around it- the New England Patriots offense stunk against a middling Denver Broncos defense. Cam Newton looked bad in his return from the COVID-19 reserves and the continuous stream of injuries to the offensive line didn't help. The Patriots offense has been one of the worst in the league over the past two games- where is the offense from the first three weeks of the year? Julian Edelman has to be dealing with an injury, because he's been a ghost. The running backs are hurting from the lack of consistency on the offensive line. And when the heck are the rookie tight ends going to see a target? Fortunately, the defense looks great. But unless the offense finds a fix, this team isn't going to find itself in the middle of the pack- a bad place to be for an NFL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We turn the page here at The Scho Show, focusing our attention on what lies ahead. This week? The San Francisco 49ers. Sure, many are going to make this game about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. But his contest might come down to two questions. First, can the New England Patriots slow down George Kittle? We look to answer that by diving into some numbers on where he lines up, what routes he runs, and the ways that Kyle Shanahan tries to get him open as Garoppolo's first read, thereby making life easier for his QB. Second, can the Patriots throw on the 49ers? Their defense has given up some big passing plays this year. We dive into the numbers on those, see what stands out, and then dive into the schematics of throwing against the Niners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags discuss what was a terrible offensive performance by the Patriots. Obviously a lot of challenges for them leading up to this game, but still a disappointing result from a team that we expected a lot more from. Shawn and Andrew join in the conversation as well, and make a few good points. Make sure to download the Locker Room app, and you can join in the conversation as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Patriots and quarterback Cam Newton had the football with three minutes left, trailing by six point, and a chance to win. That Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos got to that point provides us with some good news...and some bad. On the positive side of the ledger, this New England defense could do enough on a day like today to keep the Patriots within striking distance, and generated turnovers when it needed to, to turn what looked like an embarrassing loss into a potential win. On the negative side of the ledger, this game looked like an embarrassing loss until just before that point. In this episode we look at the big picture, the ugly truths, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat and Spags are back talking previewing the Broncos, for the second week in a row. They discuss what to look for in the game, but, more importantly, how the Patriots, and Bill Belichick have navigated the COVID concerns in the locker room. Did they put pressure on the NFL to reschedule a game that they clearly wanted to play? It certainly seems that way. Once again, the Patriots are changing the way teams prepare, this time, doing it in regards to containing a virus. Follow us on Twitter: Spags: @Ryan_Spags Pat: @plane_pats Show: @PatsNationPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices