Podcast

Patriots Catch-22

Football, Sports

Join Evan Lazar and Alex Barth every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into the X’s and O’s, trends, and latest New England Patriots roster moves.

Episodes
221
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
57 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
11 hours ago

Episodes

221 episodes, newest first

  1. Patriots Catch-22 11/3: Dolphins Breakdown - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff that Gets You Beat

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    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give a full breakdown of the Patriots 24-19 win over the Miami Dolphins. They discuss the positive elements from the team, like second-half adjustments, the run defense, and more! Plus, they analyze inefficiencies from the game, like pass protection and zone defense approaches. Plus, they rag on the stuff that gets you beat, like missed field goals, busted coverages, and more.

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    56 min
  2. Patriots Catch-22 10/29: Trade Deadline, Dolphins Preview, Matchups to Watch

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    Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk all things Patriots and the NFL inside Week 8. They discuss the looming trade deadline, which positions 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!

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    56 min
  3. Patriots Catch-22 10/27: Self-Scouting the Patriots Through 7 Games

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    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!

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    56 min
  4. Patriots Catch-22 10/21: Bears Preview, Keys to the Game, Injury Updates

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    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!

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    53 min
  5. Patriots Catch-22 10/20: Jets Breakdown - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff that Gets You Beat

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    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.

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    56 min
  6. Patriots Catch-22 10/15: Jets Preview, Keys to the Game, Injury Updates

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    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.

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    55 min
  7. Patriots Catch-22 10/13: Raiders Recap - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff that Gets You Beat

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    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.

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    55 min
  8. Patriots Catch-22 10/8: Raiders Preview, Key Matchups, Injury Updates

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    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.

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    56 min
  9. Patriots Catch-22 10/6: Bills Recap - The Good, The Bad, and the Stuff That Gets You Beat

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    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.

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    57 min
  10. Patriots Catch-22 10/1: Bills Preview, Injury Updates, Key Matchups

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    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.

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    59 min
  11. Patriots Catch-22 9/29: Jaguars Recap, Big Picture, Good/Bad/Stuff that Gets You Beat

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    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.

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    57 min
  12. Patriots Catch-22 9/24: Injury Updates, Jaguars Preview, Key Matchups

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    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.

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    57 min
  13. Patriots Catch-22 9/22: Good/Bad vs. Steelers, Injury Updates, Offensive Concerns

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    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.

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    56 min
  14. Patriots Catch-22 9/16: Week 1 Overreactions, WR Room, Steelers Preview

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    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.

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    1 hr 54 min
  15. Patriots Catch-22 9/8: Reported Gonzalez Extension, Seahawks Preview, Players/Matchups to Watch

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    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!

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    1 hr 52 min
  16. Patriots Catch-22 9/2: 53-Man Roster Breakdown, Depth Talk, 2026 Captains

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    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.

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    2 hr 1 min
  17. Patriots Catch-22 8/25: Preseason Week 2 Recap, Reported Boutte Trade, Depth Talk

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    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.

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    1 hr 50 min
  18. Patriots Catch-22 8/19: Takeaways from Patriots Joint Practice with Eagles

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    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.

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    1 hr 59 min
  19. Patriots Catch-22 8/12: Takeaways from Joint Practice with Colts, Preseason Game 1 Preview

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    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.

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    2 hr 2 min
  20. Patriots Catch-22 8/5: Observations and Analysis from Padded Practices, First Impressions of Jacas, Latest Roster Battles

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    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!

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    1 hr 44 min