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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 47 MIN

Why Drake Maye and the Patriots could have the edge over the Chargers in the Wild Card matchup

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

Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card matchup. They break down the advantages Drake Maye and the Patriots have over the Chargers, what the Patriots’ defense should expect and why Robert Spillane will play a key role. Later, Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points joins the podcast to discuss Drake Maye’s MVP bid and how the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers.00:00 - What advantage do the Patriots have over the Chargers?15:00 - Should the Patriots be threatened by the Chargers’ receivers?24:30 - Kevin Cole on what separates Drake Maye the most from other QBs37:00 – How the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers 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 Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card matchup. They break down the advantages Drake Maye and the Patriots have over the Chargers, what the Patriots’ defense should expect and why Robert Spillane will play a key role. Later, Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points joins the podcast to discuss Drake Maye’s MVP bid and how the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers.

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