The Patriots fell flat on their face against the Raiders. Drake Maye looked uncomfotable, Josh McDaniels gameplane did not look up to par, and the defense missed Christian Gonzalez as it was gashed multiple times by Geno Smith. Travis Thomas & George Balekji share their takeaways of the Patriots ugly loss to the Raiders. They also take a look back at the Red Sox series against the Diamondbacks, and they introduce their newest weekly segment, Loud! & Wrong.

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Week 1 for the Patriots is nearly here as they get set to host the Raiders in their season opener. Travis Thomas & George Balkeji present the cases for why the Patriots WILL & WON'T make the playoffs this upcoming season. They also dive into a full game preview for Raiders vs Patriots, before taking a look at the rest of the NFL's week 1 slate.

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0:00 Intro

2:43 Why The Patriots DO & DON'T Make The Playoffs

15:21 Raiders vs Patriots Game Preview

30:03 What's Trending

40:22 NFL Week 1 Preview

51:30 Outro

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The Red Sox have confirmed Roman Anthony will be out for roughly 4-6 weeks due to his oblique injury. Now as the Red Sox move forward without their young star, Travis Thomas & George Balekji talk what the rest of the season looks like without Roman Anthony as he recovers. They also get into comments Mike Vrabel made in regards to Christian Gonzalez's injury status, and what Stefon Diggs said to the media as he finally broke his silence.

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0:00 Intro

1:09 Roman Anthony & The Red Sox Season Outlook

16:20 Christian Gonzalez Missing Practice & Stefon Diggs Speaks

31:56 What's Trending

41:30 Red Sox Playoff Chances Without Roman Anthony

51:30 Outro

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Are the Red Sox at risk of missing the playoffs? Roman Anthony will miss 4-6 weeks with his injury, meaning the team will have to navigate the end of the season without one of their best bats. Travis Thomas and George Balekji break down what the Red Sox need to do to stay the course and make the playoffs.

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We did a fantasy draft live on the show this morning! The 5-man league consists of NESN all-stars Travis Thomas, George Balekji, Ountae Campbell, Athan Hristodulu, and Trevor Flaim. Each tried their best build fantasy super teams with the likes of Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and Bijan Robinson.

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Roman Anthony's injury hung a dark cloud over the Red Sox 11-7 win over the Guardians. As Red Sox nation collectively holds their breath, Travis Thomas & George Balekji talk the ramifications of Roman Anthony's injury and what it could mean for the Red Sox if he misses significant time. They also listen in on the sounds coming out of Bruins first captain's practice of the year as we apporach hockey season, before hosting NESN's fantasy football super draft!

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0:00 Intro

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Christian Gonzalez hasn't practiced for the Patriots since late July. Mike Vrabel sounded uncertain surrounding Christian Gonzalez's status. So, is it time for Patriots fans to hit the panic button? Travis Thomas & George Balekji break down the latest on the Patriots star cornerback. They also dive into Bill Belichick's UNC Tarheels getting absolutely smoked on Monday night to TCU, and more!

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Payton Tolle LIT IT UP this past Friday in his MLB & Red Sox debut against the Pirates. After such a strong performance, could Payton Tolle push to be a regular starter for the Red Sox this season?

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The Patriots are just under a week away from opening their season on the road against the Raiders. After a handful of surprising cuts for the Patriots roster after cutdown day including Jabrill Peppers & Kendrick Bourne, the question should be asked, have the Patriots built a competitive roster in year 1 of Mike Vrabel's tenure?

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The Red Sox stumbled over the weekend losing their series to the Pirates, but were able to find grounding with Lucas Giolito on the mound Sunday. As things stand, is this Red Sox team built to win a playoff series as currently constructed? Travis Thomas & George Balekji discuss. They also dive into the electric MLB debut of Payton Tolle, and do a broad preview of the Patriots 2025 season.

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0:00 Intro

2:15 Red Sox vs Pirates Series Review

15:15 Could Payton Tolle Be A Starter THIS YEAR?

27:01 What's Trending

34:40 Patriots 2025 Season Preview

51:30 Outro

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