Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots 2026 Mandatory Minicamp practices. They share their top three positive and not-so-positive takeaways from the three practices, and what they feel needs the most improvement when the players and coaches return for training camp.  Plus, they look at the teams around the AFC East, make predictions, and where the Patriots lie in the mix on paper.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk all things Patriots and the NFL inside Week 8. They discuss the looming trade deadline, where the Patriots could use reinforcements, and moves already made around the league. They preview the Pats Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, discussing keys to the game, matchups to watch, and more!

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth scout the Patriots performance and progress through the first seven games of the season. They start with a brief review of the Patriots' Thursday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears, highlighting key takeaways and the missed plays/tackles they left on the field. They break down the offense and defense, mapping out which schemes each performs best in and where their inefficiencies lie. Plus, they focus in on the 2026 rookie class and break down positive flashes from Eli Raridon, Gabe Jacas, and more!

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth preview what Evan is dubbing the "Catch-22 Bowl" between the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears. They break down the Bears' powerhouse offense, crafted by Ben Johnson and powered by Caleb Williams, and discuss how the Pats defense could stifle its production. They also discuss the Bears' defense, its notable flaws against the deep ball, and how Drake Maye could exploit them. Plus, they discuss the latest injury reports, talk about how to weaponize the offensive line through adversity, and more!

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 26-19 win over the New York Jets. They highlight good performances from Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, and the offensive line as they battled through three injuries. They cover the bad, like A.J. Brown's underwhelming return and untimely injuries on each side of the ball. Plus, they talk about the stuff that gets you beat, like blown third-down coverages and careless turnovers.

Tune in as Evan Lazar previews the Patriots Week 6 matchup against the Jets with special guest Mike Dussault! They review keys to the game, matchups to watch, and sneaky ways the division rival could keep this game close. Plus, they review the Patriots latest injury report and practice attendance to predict how it could affect the game.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 45-17 Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. They review the good, including Drake Maye's 5-TD performance, pass protection, and defensive adjustments. Plus, they sift through the bad and stuff that gets you beat, like pre-snap penalties and fumbles.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth preview the Patriots Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders! They discuss key players and matchups to watch, including how the Pats defense can contain Brock Bowers. They review the Patriots injury report, discuss their biggest concerns, and how they can game plan around potential statuses. Plus, they discuss motion rate and its possible correlation with Week 4's increase in offensive production.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots clutch 29-26 road win over the Buffalo Bills. They review the best plays and moments from the game, including Drake Maye's overall improvement, Efton Chism's one-handed TD, and Josh McDaniels ' play-calling. They touch on the bad things they saw like pass blocking and coverage busts. Plus, they call out the stuff that could have gotten them beat, like turnovers and other drive killers.

Tune in as Evan and Alex preview the Patriots Week 4 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. They share key matchups and players to watch as the Patriots prepare to disrupt a high-scoring Bills offense. They discuss the Patriots offense and what approach it should take coming off a poor performance against the Jaguars. Plus, they review the Patriots latest injury report and discuss concerns with a thinning roster.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth hash out the Patriots 35-6 blowout loss in Week 3 vs. the Jaguars. They begin by looking at the big picture, addressing the Patriots immense offensive struggles so far this season. They zoom in to each position and address pressing issues at QB, RB, WR, TE, and OL. Plus, they talk about the mistakes that got the Patriots beat on both sides of the ball.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the latest from inside Pats Nation. They review the Patriots initial Week 3 injury report, the big-name concerns, and how the Patriots could make up for potential absences. They preview their upcoming matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, discuss key matchups between the Pats secondary and Jacksonville's deep WR room, and highlight more players to watch.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations and analysis from the Patriots 20-3 win over the Steelers. They go over the good, bad, and stuff that gets you beat, including secondary coverage, Drake Maye's decision-making, and more. They talk about the slew of injuries that the Patriots had to play through and how they could work around potentially losing starters. Plus, they review the offense as a whole and share their biggest concerns about its tempo, flow, and confidence.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest from inside Patriots Nation. They recap Week 1, the things that went wrong in the Patriots' loss to Seattle, and what A.J. Brown's injury means for the offense/WR room. They talk about Week 1's overreactions from around the league on McDaniel's playcalling, Super Bowl favorites, and fluke wins. Plus, they preview the Patriots' Week 2 home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover Week 1 inside Patriots Nation. They open with the overnight breaking news that Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots reportedly agreeing to a 4-year extension. They break down the reported contract details and Gonzalez's history and resume as a Patriot that earned him the deal. Plus, they turn the page to Week 1 as the Patriots head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks, previewing players/matchups to watch, giving predictions, and more!

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover everything inside Pats Nation after cutdown day! They go group-by-group to break down the initial 53-man roster and discuss any notable keeps and cuts. They analyze the team's depth in the aftermath and share their takes on missing pieces, filling the gaps, and practice squad players. Plus, they react to the 2026 Patriots Captains and comment on player choices.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover all things Patriots' preseason. They recap the Patriots' week with the Eagles, including the 24-21 win, and share their biggest takeaways from the matchup. They talk about and grade the reported trade with the Texans that would send Kayshon Boutte for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 7th-round pick. Plus, they talk about the Patriots' depth problem, how they could solve it, and what pieces to look for during the final preseason game against the Browns.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth report fresh off the practice field at Gillette to break down the Patriots' first joint practice with the Eagles. They analyze the biggest takeaways from the trenches, one-on-ones, quarterback play, and more! Plus, they preview Thursday's joint practice and what you can expect as the team's prepare for their Week 2 preseason matchup.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover a busy week inside Patriots Nation! They share their observations and analysis on the Patriots joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts, including takes on quarterback performances, the defense, and more! Plus, they give a full preview of the Patriots first preseason game against the Colts with information on players to watch, matchups to look out for, and roster competitions to keep in mind.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations from the Patriots five-straight padded practices. They discuss and analyze what they've seen from Drake Maye, wide receivers, the trenches, and the team's overall intensity as they ramp up to their first joint practice with the Colts. They discuss Gabe Jacas' training camp debut and what he's shown his first week. Plus, they talk about the latest roster battles from the wide receiver room, offensive line, and more!

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations and analysis from the first four days of Patriots training camp! They talk about the offense, where its chemistry lies, Kayson Boutte's standout performance, the offensive line, and more. They discuss defensive depth, where they need more help, and the secondary's strength. Plus, they preview the Patriots first padded practice of the season, what to look out for, and what issues and strengths it could expose.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth return live to preview the Patriots upcoming training camp program. They share what position groups they'll be watching most closely to determine depth and competition. They also review which position groups and players raise the most questions and concerns heading into this year's camp.

In this special pre-recorded edition of the Patriots Catch-22 podcast, Evan Lazar and Alex Barth answer your mailbag questions about the offseason, expectations for Drake Maye in year two, potential improvement of the offense with the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, head coach Mike Vrabel's second year in charge and much more.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth rank all 32 of the NFL's QB into Tiers! They decide which teams need a brand new QB, which ones are on fraud watch, who they are still unsure of, and more! Plus, they go around the NFL and place over/unders on what teams' records will be.

Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth conduct a full roster breakdown for the projected 2026 New England. They go position-by-position to determine how many true playmakers the Patriots have and which areas need more depth. Plus, they dive into the current state of the Buffalo Bills, predict how their season will transpire, and how the Patriots-Bills rivalry could play out during the 2026 season.