SEGMENT - The guys talk about how everyone comparing Drake Maye to great QBs are setting him up for disappointment.

SEGMENT - Andy, Fitzy, and Ted discuss what the keys are to beat the Steelers on Sunday and the most important improvements they need to see from the Patriots.

SEGMENT - Tom E. Curran joins the guys to talk about the Patriots defense, Coach Vrabel, Tom Brady, and more.

SEGMENT - Andy, Fitzy, and Ted react to today's Red Sox loss and potentially fading playoff hopes.

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer joins Fitzy, Hart, and Ted Johnson to credit Josh McDaniels for tailoring the offense to Drake Maye’s footwork and athleticism. He also breaks down Stefon Diggs’ slot role in Miami and highlights emerging leaders like Milton Williams.

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The full WEEI Afternoons Show from 9/17/25 live from the Ford Clubhouse Fenway Studio ahead of Red Sox vs A's.

HR1 - Andy and Fitzy open today's show recapping the Red Sox brutal 1 run loss at the hands of the Athletics at Fenway. Why was Connelly Early pulled after just 80 pitches? Can the Sox offense break out of their slump? Andy and Fitzy are joined by Red Sox Manager Alex Cora. Cora discusses the decision to pull Connelly Early in the 6th inning last night, the offenses struggles without Roman Anthony, and more.

HR2 - In today's Three Point Stance: Fitzy wishes the Patriots took the backup QB position more seriously this offseason, Ted thinks Drake Maye is going to take off after Sunday's win in Miami, while Andy discusses the double edged sword that was the Rafael Devers trade. Do the Sox miss Devers bat? Are they really better off without him? Andy, Fitzy and Ted are joined by ESPN's Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to discuss the Patriots win in Miami, the league's plans for the Tush Push, and more

HR3 - Andy, Ted and Fitzy open the third hour of today's show reacting to Adam Schefter's appearance. Is the Tush Push on life support in the NFL? And is the league right to ban the Eagles signature play? The guys shift their attention to the Patriots defense, after a brutal first two weeks to the season how much of a concern is the defensive side of the ball for the Pats? How big of an impact does the absence of Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams have on the unit? Finally, Andy, Fitzy, and Ted preview the Patriots Week 3 matchup against the Steelers. What is the key to victory for the Pats against Pittsburgh?

HR4 - Andy, Fitzy, and Ted recap the top stories of the day in Boston sports, including Patriots star CB Christian Gonzalez returning to the practice field in 'The Drive'. The guys are joined by Actor and Boston native Michael Chiklis to promote his new movie The Senior coming to theaters on Friday. Chiklis discusses his work in various films and TV shows, growing up a Boston sports fan, and more.