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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 42 MIN

The Aftermath: Defense delivers ‘championship-caliber’ effort in Patriots’ wild-card win

from Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast · host Phil Perry, Tom Curran

Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 16–3 wild-card win over the Chargers. They discuss the defense’s incredible performance, Drake Maye’s showing in his first playoff game and which opponent New England might hope to face in the divisional round.00:00 - Takeaways from the win 15:00 - How was Drake Maye's night? 24:00 - Do you have concerns about the Patriots offensive line? 30:00 - Which opponent gives the Patriots a better chance to get to the AFC championship? WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTube+++++++FOLLOW ➡️ NBC Sports Boston ➡️ Site | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | XSubscribe to our other podcasts:Tom Curran's Patriots Talk PodcastThe Next Pats Podcast with Phil PerryCeltics Talk with Chris ForsbergThe Quick Snap with Brian Hoyer and David AndrewsNBC Sports Boston Superfeed - One feed for all NBCSB shows + bonus clipsFoxboro Unlimited - One feed for all Patriots related NBCSB shows + bonus clips Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 16–3 wild-card win over the Chargers. They discuss the defense’s incredible performance, Drake Maye’s showing in his first playoff game and which opponent New England might hope to face in the divisional round.

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