Patriots reasons for optimism and Pats-Lions preview with Fitzy

WEEI's Nick "Fitzy" Stevens rejoins the show to run down reasons for optimism after a 1-3 start, how the Patriots offense should support Bailey Zappe, how their defense should approach the Lions' top-ranked offense, keys, matchups and answers to your mailbag questions.   The Pats Interference Football Podcast is Powered By BetOnline.Ag. Use promo code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit!   You can also listen and Subscribe to Pats Interference on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and at CLNSMedia.com every Tuesday!   READ all of Andrew's work at https://www.bostonherald.com/author/andrew-callahan/   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:45 Reasons for optimism after a 1-3 start 11:15 How the Pats offense should support Bailey Zappe 25:00 How Pats defense should approach the Lions' top-ranked offense 40:43 3 Keys, 2 Matchups, 1 Extra point 48:44 What is up with Christian Barmore? 51:32 What record does New England need over next 2 games? 54:30 Who leaves the field to give Tyquan Thornton snaps? 56:35 Improvements from the Patriots through 4 games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices