Patriots Wire Podcast

The Patriots scored a last-second win over the Jets on Monday night that has to leave Patriots fans scratching their heads. On one side, the Pats did everything they could to win the game and snap a four-game losing streak. On the other side, the Jets did some fishy things in the fourth quarter to help facilitate the Patriots’ rally from a 10-point deficit. Host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss all the conspiracy theories. Powered by USA TODAY Sports with fantasy advice from The Huddle and the sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.

Now at 2-5 following a loss to the division rival Bills, the Patriots are officially cooked. The guys discuss the team's approach to the second half of the season, the Patriots' surprising trade deadline acquisitions, and Bill Belichick's questionable in-game decision making.

Bill Belichick and the Patriots have owned Buffalo, winning the last seven meetings. But now the Bills are 5-2 atop the AFC East and could bury the Patriots with a win on Sunday. What would 2-5 mean for the Pats at this year's trade deadline and beyond? Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss, with fantasy advice from The Huddle and sports bettering picks of the week from the Sportsbook Wire.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick made it be known, over and over again, that his team was unable to practice and properly prepared for Sunday's game against the Broncos, who kicked six field goals and got out of Foxboro with an 18-12 win. Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna also discuss Belichick's decision to attempt a two-point conversion with the score Denver 18, Patriots 9 with 8:31 left in the fourth quarter.

With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with sports bettering picks of the week from the Sportsbook Wire.

 Coming off an impromptu bye week, host Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna update the Patriots' latest schedule change before diving into 5 questions from around the league. (With fantasy football advice from The Huddle, and sports betting tips of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.)

Despite QB Cam Newton's positive COVID- 19 test, the NFL pushed ahead with Monday's rescheduled game between the Patriots and Chiefs. The Pats traveled in two planes — one for those who had close contact with Newton — and have had more players test positive since returning home. Host Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire Editor Henry McKenna discuss: Should the Patriots be frustrated with how the NFL handled their COVID situation?

Patriots QB Cam Newton is already getting sick and tired of all the questions surrounding his relationship with coach Bill Belichick, and his future with the team. Host Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna tackle that topic, discuss the team's Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and look ahead to this week's showdown in Kansas City.

The Patriots were 1 yard away from beating the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. QB Cam Newton came up short on a rush attempt as time expired. Still, as host Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss, Newton is getting more out of this offense than anyone could have expected just two weeks into the season.

Have head coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots been craving a run-pass threat quarterback like Cam Newton? Host Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss that topic, and break down the Patriots' 21-11 season-opening win over the Dolphins.

Host Ryan O'Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss why the Dolphins are no slouch entering Sunday's season opener in Foxboro, and why the Bill Belichick-Cam Newton marriage seems to be working.