Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast by NBC Sports Boston

Patriots prove they're an UPPER-TIER TEAM with gritty win in Miami

Episode 1094

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Tom and Phil break down the Patriots' 24-19 win over the Miami Dolphins. They discuss the team's first-half struggles and second-half turnaround, Drake Maye's performance, key contributions from the running backs and much more.

00:00 - How the Patriots turned things around in the second half

7:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance

12:00 - Just how valuable is Rhamondre Stevenson?

19:00 - Will Kyle Williams get more opportunities?

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Nov 2, 2026 29 min

A.J. Brown INJURY CONCERNS ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Dolphins

Episode 1093

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A.J. Brown popped back up on the injury report ahead of the Patriots’ Week 8 matchup against the Dolphins. Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down his injury concerns. They discuss whether they think he’ll play Sunday or not and how these injuries might affect him long term. They wonder if the Patriots might have rushed him back too soon from his high ankle sprain. They also discuss his knee injury. The Patriots knew about it before they traded for him. They wonder if New England should have done more to make sure Brown was in good shape before they made the deal with Philadelphia. Tom is also joined by Matt Light where he discusses his relationship with Rob Gronkowski. Plus, Eli Raridon joins the show for the latest installment of Irrelevant Questions!

0:00 - Intro

1:36 - A.J. Brown injury concerns

14:14 - Matt Light joins the show

33:12 - Irrelevant Questions with Eli Raridon

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Oct 30, 2026 38 min

Patriots Midseason Report Card: What’s Working & What Needs Fixing?

Episode 1092

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss where things stand in the AFC heading into Week 8 of the season. Where are the Patriots exceeding expectations and where can they improve? They hand out their report card for each position and discuss whether Sunday is a "layup" game against the Dolphins.

00:00 AFC Standings heading into Week 8

04:00 Where are the Patriots exceeding expectations?

12:00 Patriots report card

21:00 Answer the question, Phil!

23:00 Patriots-Dolphins preview

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Oct 27, 2026 29 min

Why Patriots fans should stick behind Drake Maye after loss to Bears

Episode 1091

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football. They explain why Patriots fans shouldn’t lament the loss and why Patriots fans should continue to stick behind Drake Maye, despite having a costly turnover in the red zone. They dive deep into the battle between Drake Maye and Caleb Williams and discuss how impressive both young quarterbacks were. They also discuss A.J. Brown and wonder what exactly is going on with him.

0:00 - Drake Maye and Caleb Williams battled it out on TNF

2:24 - Why beating the Bears would have been an uphill battle

6:02 - A look ahead to Patriots’ upcoming schedule

7:30 - What’s going on with A.J. Brown??

10:36 - Ted Johnson and Michael Holley join the conversation

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Oct 23, 2026 17 min

Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams: Inside the numbers — who’s got the edge?

Episode 1090

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The Patriots have a quick turnaround and are set to face the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Tom Curran and Phil Perry take a look at Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams, break down the matchups on both sides of the ball, and give their keys to a Patriots win.

00:00 Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams

05:00 Patriots defense vs. Bears offense

07:30 What does Caleb do better than Drake?

12:00 Biggest concerns for the Patriots

20:00 Answer the question, Phil!

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Oct 20, 2026 37 min

The Aftermath: Pats' frustrations after 'sloppy' win show JUST HOW FAR TEAM HAS COME in three weeks

Episode 1089

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the New England Patriots' 26-19 win over the New York Jets to improve to 4-2 on the season. New England was in control for the entire game, but more injuries and sloppy play on the offensive end, especially from A.J. Brown, left the players and their head coach feeling more frustrated than you’d expect from a team coming off its third straight win.

0:00 Instant reaction to a sloppy win for the Patriots over the Jets

5:00 What was going on with A.J. Brown's head-scratching troubles catching the football?

10:15 Breaking down another strong performance from Drake Maye

17:30 Patriots' depth players continue to play an unexpectedly important role in the team's success as injuries continue to pile up

22:50 Pop Douglas and Hunter Henry have turned things around after a quiet start to the season

27:45 Patriots' situational football comes up clutch to end both halves

30:25 Most concerning injury from today's game? (recurring topic!)

33:55 Previewing Thursday night's matchup against the Bears

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Oct 19, 2026 38 min

Will blitz-happy Jets be able to ground Drake Maye?

Episode 1088

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview Sunday’s Jets-Patriots matchup and discuss how New England can avoid taking New York lightly. Later, we ask Dre’Mont Jones some Irrelevant Questions and talk with Peter King about his new book, The Game.

00:00 Jets-Patriots preview

07:30 How has A.J. Brown looked at practice?

16:00 Gameplan vs. Geno Smith

22:00 Irrelevant Questions with Dre’Mont Jones

27:00 Peter King talks his new book, “The Game.”

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Oct 16, 2026 51 min

Patriots’ aggressive identity isn’t a passing thing

Episode 1087

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The Patriots have not been shy and have been AGGRESSIVE the past two weeks, are they finding their identity? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss how they see the Patriots building off the past two wins. Do the have the depth to overcome the barrage of injuries they are dealing with?

00:00 Are the Patriots finding their identity?

03:00 What has led to Drake Maye’s improvement in the last two games?

08:00 Do the Patriots have the depth to overcome injuries?

16:30 “Answer the question, Phil!”

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Oct 13, 2026 30 min

Drake Maye leads Patriots as they FORGE AN IDENTITY in dominant win over Raiders

Episode 1086

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Tom and Phil break down Drake Maye and the Patriots’ dominant 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. They discuss Maye’s incredible performance, how the receivers look, when it’s time to start worrying about the growing list of injuries, and much more.

00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's impressive day

11:00 - How did the receivers look?

22:00 - Was Mike Vrabel happy after the win?

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Oct 12, 2026 30 min

Can the Patriots Keep Rolling vs. Raiders? | Week 5 Preview & Tommy DeVito Irrelevant questions

Episode 1085

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How can the Patriots carry the momentum of a win over Buffalo into their showdown with Kirk Cousins and the Raiders? Tom Curran talks with Sam Warren of The Athletic to get an inside view of Las Vegas’ early success and the keys to the Patriots getting a win on Sunday. Lastly, we catch up with Tommy DeVito for some Irrelevant Questions!

00:00 Patriots injury report

03:00 Mike Vrabel on Raiders talented Tights Ends

04:30 Sam Warren Raiders early success

07:30 The impact of Brock Bowers

09:40 The role of Tom Brady

12:30 Irrelevant questions with Tommy Devito

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Oct 9, 2026 27 min

Can Drake Maye & Patriots Keep Momentum After Upset Win Over Bills?

Episode 1084

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The Patriots beat the Bills on Sunday and are riding high! But how do they keep the momentum going? What areas can Drake Maye improve on? Do the Patriots have a depth problem at WR? Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss all this and more!

00:00 Corner turned by the Patriots?

11:00 Giving credit to the Patriots’ defense

16:00 C.J. Gardner-Johnson takes jab at Efton Chism III

17:45 Do the Patriots have a depth problem at WR?

22:00 Raiders-Patriots preview

26:00 Answer the question Phil!

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Oct 6, 2026 33 min

Have the Patriots ARRIVED after upset win over Bills?

Episode 1083

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Tom E. Curran is joined by Phil Perry to break down the Patriots 29-26 upset win over the Bills. They dive deep into Drake Maye’s day. They discuss what went well, and what Maye could improve on. They also look at the other side of the ball in Josh Allen, and they talk about how the Patriots were able to stop him. They also wonder if Josh Allen’s style of play influences younger quarterbacks, like Drake Maye. A member of the Bills also took some shots at New England, and it sparked the question, are the Patriots legit? Have they arrived now after this big win over the Bills?

0:00 - Intro

4:36 - Digging into Drake Maye’s day

10:01 - How Patriots were able to stop Josh Allen

15:37 - Thoughts on Drake Maye’s decision making

23:08 - Have the Patriots arrived because of this win?

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Oct 5, 2026 32 min

What can Drake Maye LEARN from Josh Allen? | Pats vs. Bills preview

Episode 1082

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Drake Maye and the Patriots look to get back on track when they take on the Bills on Sunday. It will be a tall task for New England. Phil Perry joins Tom E. Curran to give a brief preview: The challenge that Buffalo brings, Drake Maye’s struggles, and injuries to the defense.

Tim Graham from the Athletic, a former writer for the Bills, also joins Curran to give his perspective on Drake Maye and Sunday’s game. Graham talks about things Maye can learn from Josh Allen, and he also lays out how the Patriots can potentially win on Sunday.

0:00 - Preview of Patriots-Bills

1:52 - Patriots dealing with a slew of injuries

3:15 - A look at Drake Maye

6:14 - Tim Graham joins the show

15:45 - Irrelevant Questions with Alijah Vera-Tucker

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Oct 2, 2026 21 min

Why there’s no quick fix for Drake Maye’s disastrous start

Episode 1081

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Is Drake Maye turning into a pumpkin? What do the Patriots need to do to get Drake back on track? Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the rough start for Drake and what the Patriots can do to help fix it.

00:00 Drake Maye turning into a pumpkin?

05:00 How does Drake get back on track?

13:00 What the Patriots can help Drake

24:00 How will this start impact contract negotiations with Maye?

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Sep 29, 2026 35 min

THE AFTERMATH: Drake Maye’s Alarming Week 3 Performance Has Patriots in HOT WATER

Episode 1080

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down Drake Maye’s rough performance in the Patriots’ 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. They discuss how Maye has become a liability, Mike Vrabel’s reaction to the performance, and how this type of setback could impact Maye’s growth as a leader.

00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's rough performance

10:00 - How will this impact Drake's ability to be a leader?

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Sep 28, 2026 21 min

Drake Maye film breakdown: Why Matt Cassel isn’t concerned + Patriots-Jaguars preview

Episode 1079

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How can Drake Maye improve from the first two games of the season? Tom Curran talks to former Patriots QB Matt Cassel to get his assessment of areas of improvement for Maye. Later, we ask Elijah Ponder some Irrelevant Questions and preview Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars.

00:00 Level of concern for Drake Maye?

01:30 Matt Cassel on Drake’s first two games

05:30 How can Josh McDaniels help Drake?

09:00 Classic Dante Scarnecchia story

11:00 Irrelevant Questions with Elijah Ponder

14:30 Patriots-Jaguars preview

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Sep 25, 2026 21 min

Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. Steelers

Episode 1078

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Drake Maye’s day ‘NOT AS CONCERNING’ as we first thought in win vs. Steelers

They're going to beat up a lot of bad teams and have their hands full with the good ones. Sunday was a case in point.
Tom Curran and Phil Perry go deep on Maye's day which wasn't as concerning as I felt on first watch. It's rhythm baby! We'll also discuss what to make of the Patriots defense, before we whip around the top 10 surprises in the league so far!

00:00 - Intro / Drake Maye's Day vs Steelers
07:48 - Maye Gun Shy?
14:26 - Pats Defense Shut down the Steelers
19:50 - What's feeling betters after week 2?
23:15 - What's got you feeling worse after Sunday?
26:00 - Around the NFL

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Sep 22, 2026 36 min

Patriots defense grinds out win vs. Steelers: Is this their true identity?

Episode 1077

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ first win of the regular season, a 20-3 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. They discuss whether a gritty defensive performance is the team’s true identity, why Drake Maye has looked so uncomfortable through the first two games and how more brutal injuries could impact the team.

00:00 - Breaking down the Patriots' defensive performance

6:00 - Why does Drake Maye look uncomfortable?

21:00 - The injury report

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Sep 21, 2026 28 min

Patriots vs. Steelers Week Preview + Mike Florio on Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams

Episode 1076

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup against the Steelers on Sunday. How does the offensive scheme change with no A.J. Brown? Tom also talks with Mike Florio to figure out which QB he would rather build a team around: Drake Maye or Caleb Williams. Lastly, we catch up with safety Craig Woodson for some irrelevant questions.

00:00 What Josh McDaniels wants from Drake Maye

04:00 Patriots-Steelers preview

10:00 Key matchup on Sunday

15:30 Mike Florio on Drake vs. Caleb

23:00 Irrelevant questions with Craig Woodson

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Sep 18, 2026 34 min

Navigating Life Without A.J. Brown: Can Romeo Doubs Step Up?

Episode 1075

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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down all the big stories from opening week of the 2026-2027 NFL season. What have we learned about the Patriots offense and defense so far? How can they adjust to the loss of A.J. Brown, can Doubs fill his role? And who is the team to watch out for the in AFC? The guys break down all the week 1 action.

00:00 - Welcome / Mike Vrabel Postgame

03:20 - Patriots Interception Issues

08:25 - A.J. Brown Injury / Doubs Impact

14:00 - Patriots offense vs defensive schemes

18:30 - Diggs / Boutte Week 1 Impacts

22:50 - Around the NFL

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