The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan

In this week’s episode of “The Patriots Report,” Chris and Chris look at where New England came up short in the overtime loss to Seattle, why Chtistian Gonzalez needs to step his game up, and the challenge of Aaron Rodgers Thursday night at MetLife.

The crew from the Patriots Report — Former WR Chris Hogan and Boston Globe reporter Christopher Price — join Solomon to breakdown the Bengals-Patriots week 1 game. The duo discuss what Bengals fans should look out for this Sunday and how the Bengals match up against New England. Will we see rookie QB Drake Maye? How will Joe Burrow and the offense look against the stout Pats defense? And what does Ja'Marr Chase mean to the Bengals offense.

00:30: Early thoughts on how it shakes out. “Super excited. … This is an interesting one.”

3:00: According to BetOnline, the Patriots are an underdog. Can they steal this one? And if so, how does that play out? “If it gets in the 30s, [New England won’t] win this thing.”

7:00: Why the New England offensive line and the ground game is so important in the opener. “This would be an excellent opportunity for Rhamondre Stevenson to get started on an 1,000-yard season.”

10:30: It’ll be an emotional environment in Cincinnati.

11:00: Was Hogan ever on a team that underestimated its Week 1 opponent? Or on a team that took advantage of maybe being overlooked in the regular season opener?

14:00: Why Ja’Marr Chase is a game-changing receiver.

16:00: Is this a "Christian Gonzalez" game?

19:45: On the importance of Jabrill Peppers

20:30: How Bill Belichick would prep for facing an elite receiver -- how does the scout team work on something like that? And why is this week a great chance for scout team wide receivers.

24:00: On the Patriots’ captains. Any surprises?

26:30: On how Belichick’s influence was felt on the captains vote when he was in New England.

27:10: Why Julian Edelman got hosed when it came to being a captain in New England.

29:45: Does a captains patch matter to a player?

32:40: On how the opener is going to play out for both sides.

Chris and Chris talk about the first two games of the preseason, debate who should start at quarterback come Week 1, the level of expectations for this year’s’ team, and much more. They also answer some listener mail.