Patriots Catch-22

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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.

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Wednesday · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 11/11: Trade Deadline Takeaways, Lions Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth react to and analyze moves made around the league at this year's trade deadline. They discuss the Jaguars going all in on their moves, which indicates they are banking on playoff success. They discuss moves that will affect the Patriots this season, like the Bills trading for an elite safety to bolster their secondary, and the Vikings trading for Kirk Cousins, who will now face the Patriots at home for the second time this season. Plus, they preview the Patriots' upcoming matchup with the Lions in Germany, discussing who will most likely travel, how to stop the Lions' high-powered offense, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 56 min
Patriots Catch-22 11/10: Packers Breakdown - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff That Gets You Beat
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down everything that went wrong for the Patriots in their 45-27 loss against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. They glance at the good in DeMario Douglas' continued week-to-week improvement as the offense struggles through injuries. They dive into the bad, like pressure rates on both sides of the ball. Plus, they talk about everything that got them beat, like turnovers and busted coverages on special teams and in the secondary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 5 · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 11/5: Packers Preview, Keys to the Game, Gronk HOF Weekend
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth preview the Patriots Week 9 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. They discuss keys to the game, matchups to watch, and more as both 5-3 teams look to improve in the interconference matchup. They talk about the Patriots defense, its recent zone-heavy approach, and how they need to switch it up against the Packers' highly efficient passing offense. Plus, they reminisce about the greatness of Rob Gronkowski and the Patriots Super Bowl LI run as the organization plans to honor both in Foxborough this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 3 · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 11/3: Dolphins Breakdown - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff that Gets You Beat
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 29 · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/29: Trade Deadline, Dolphins Preview, Matchups to Watch
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 27 · 56 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/27: Self-Scouting the Patriots Through 7 Games
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 21 · 52 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/21: Bears Preview, Keys to the Game, Injury Updates
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 20 · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/20: Jets Breakdown - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff that Gets You Beat
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 15 · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/15: Jets Preview, Keys to the Game, Injury Updates
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 13 · 55 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/13: Raiders Recap - The Good, The Bad, The Stuff that Gets You Beat
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 8 · 56 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/8: Raiders Preview, Key Matchups, Injury Updates
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 6 · 56 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/6: Bills Recap - The Good, The Bad, and the Stuff That Gets You Beat
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 1 · 58 min
Patriots Catch-22 10/1: Bills Preview, Injury Updates, Key Matchups
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 29 · 57 min
Patriots Catch-22 9/29: Jaguars Recap, Big Picture, Good/Bad/Stuff that Gets You Beat
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 24 · 57 min
Patriots Catch-22 9/24: Injury Updates, Jaguars Preview, Key Matchups
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 22 · 56 min
Patriots Catch-22 9/22: Good/Bad vs. Steelers, Injury Updates, Offensive Concerns
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 1 hr 53 min
Patriots Catch-22 9/16: Week 1 Overreactions, WR Room, Steelers Preview
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 1 hr 52 min
Patriots Catch-22 9/8: Reported Gonzalez Extension, Seahawks Preview, Players/Matchups to Watch
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 2 hr 1 min
Patriots Catch-22 9/2: 53-Man Roster Breakdown, Depth Talk, 2026 Captains
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 25 · 1 hr 49 min
Patriots Catch-22 8/25: Preseason Week 2 Recap, Reported Boutte Trade, Depth Talk
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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