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Tune-in as the PU Crew turns the page to the Patriots first playoff game since 2021 against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round. We dive into the Patriots greatest strengths and areas of weakness to pinpoint exactly how the Patriots need to perform to win. We tune-in to Mike Vrabel's weekly presser and react to his comments on preparing for and facing the Chargers. Plus, we dive into team news and updates on Rhamondre Stevenson, the locker room and more!

Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give the inaugural Catch-22 playoff preview for the Patriots upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. They share their biggest concerns on the offensive and defensive ends against a balanced Chargers team. They give their takes on the ups and downs from the Week 18 victory against the Dolphins, and what they need to fix to make a deep playoff run. Plus, they dive into news around the league of head coach firings, retentions and more!

Tune-in as the PU crew recaps the Patriots 38-10 regular season finale win over the Miami Dolphins! We talk the return of Milton Williams and Will Campbell, Rhamondre Stevenson's huge game, the second half defensive response and more! We talk areas to improve and strengthen as the Patriots prepare to face a well-rounded Chargers team in the Wild Card Round. Plus, Patriots legendary RB LeGarrette Blount joins us live in-studio to talk his time with the dynasty, the Patriots current RB room, Drake Maye and more!

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye calls in to WEEI's "The Afternoon Show" on Monday, January 5, 2026. Maye discusses the win over the Dolphins, turning the page to his first playoff game and preparing to play the Chargers.