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Patriots Catch-22
by New England Patriots
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.
Episodes
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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Patriots Catch-22 8/19: Takeaways from Patriots Joint Practice with Eagles
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth report fresh off the practice field at Gillette to break down the Patriots' first joint practice with the Eagles. They analyze the biggest takeaways from the trenches, one-on-ones, quarterback play, and more! Plus, they preview Thursday's joint practice and…
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Patriots Catch-22 8/12: Takeaways from Joint Practice with Colts, Preseason Game 1 Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover a busy week inside Patriots Nation! They share their observations and analysis on the Patriots joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts, including takes on quarterback performances, the defense, and more! Plus, they give a full preview of the Patriots...
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Patriots Catch-22 8/5: Observations and Analysis from Padded Practices, First Impressions of Jacas, Latest Roster Battles
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations from the Patriots five-straight padded practices. They discuss and analyze what they've seen from Drake Maye, wide receivers, the trenches, and the team's overall intensity as they ramp up to their first joint practice with the Colts....
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Patriots Catch-22 7/29: Training Camp Observations and Analysis, Previewing First Padded Practice
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their observations and analysis from the first four days of Patriots training camp! They talk about the offense, where its chemistry lies, Kayson Boutte's standout performance, the offensive line, and more. They discuss defensive depth, where they need...
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Patriots Catch-22 7/22: Training Camp Preview, Burning Questions
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth return live to preview the Patriots upcoming training camp program. They share what position groups they'll be watching most closely to determine depth and competition. They also review which position groups and players raise the most questions and concerns...
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Patriots Catch-22 7/8: Training Camp Mailbag, A.J. Brown Impact, Will Campbell's Year Two Jump & More
In this special pre-recorded edition of the Patriots Catch-22 podcast, Evan Lazar and Alex Barth answer your mailbag questions about the offseason, expectations for Drake Maye in year two, potential improvement of the offense with the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, head coach Mike...
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Patriots Catch-22 7/1: QB Tiers, NFL Over/Unders
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth rank all 32 of the NFL's QB into Tiers! They decide which teams need a brand new QB, which ones are on fraud watch, who they are still unsure of, and more! Plus, they go around the NFL and place over/unders on what teams' records will be. See...
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Patriots Catch-22 6/24: Patriots Roster Breakdown, Around the AFC East (Bills)
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth conduct a full roster breakdown for the projected 2026 New England. They go position by position to determine how many true playmakers the Patriots have and which areas need more depth. Plus, they dive into the current state of the Buffalo Bills, predict how...
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Patriots Catch-22 6/17: 3 Up/Down from Mandatory Minicamp, Around the AFC East
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots 2026 Mandatory Minicamp practices. They share their top three positive and not-so-positive takeaways from the three practices, and what they feel needs to improve most when the players and coaches return for training camp. Plus, they look at...
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Patriots Catch-22 6/10: Recapping Days 1 & 2 of Mandatory Minicamp
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots first two days of this year's mandatory minicamp. They share observations from each day and what fans can take away from the two different practices. They go over attendance, participation, and more as they try to gauge what the 2026 roster...
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Patriots Catch-22 6/3: A.J. Brown Trade Reaction, OTA Recap/Takeaways, Recent League News/Buzz
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth react to the Patriots trading for A.J. Brown! They dive into the specifics of the trade, his play style and how he fits, and review the offense's new look with him at wide receiver one. They share their takeaways from the second open OTA practice, including…
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Patriots Catch-22 5/27: Wednesday OTA Takeaways, Vrabel & Maye Media Access Recap, Around the AFC East
Watch as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down what stood out from Wednesday's Patriots OTA. We discuss our takeaways from HC Mike Vrabel and QB Drake Maye's media access. We go around the AFC East for quick look at each team. Plus, recent roster moves, NFL news and more. See…
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Patriots Catch-22 5/20: 2026 Schedule Breakdown, OTA Preview, Latest Buzz
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots official 2026 schedule. They go over each game and categorize them as easy wins, coin tosses, or tougher battles. They share their takes on opening in Seattle, the primetime slate, and returning to Germany. They preview the Patriots...
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Patriots Catch-22 5/13: Rookie Minicamp Observations, Schedule Release Week, 2026 Opponents
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth Recap the 2026 Patriots Rookie Minicamp. They share their observations on what stood out, the players they're looking forward to seeing in future camps, and the UDFAs who made their mark. They discuss a potential backup quarterback battle after Behren Morton...
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Patriots Catch-22 5/6: Remaining Roster Needs, Reported UDFA Breakdown, Rookie Minicamp Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk all things Patriots rookies ahead of Rookie Minicamp! They dive into the reported UDFAs the Patriots have picked up, discuss their fit, skills, and more. They each share their takes on what the biggest needs are as the roster currently stands. Plus, they...
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Patriots Catch-22 4/29: Full Draft Recap, Pick-by-Pick Patriots Analysis, Rob Gronkowski to Pats HOF Reaction
Watch as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth offer a full 2026 NFL Draft recap with a pick-by-pick analysis of the New England Patriots Draft class. We discuss the reported additions of several undrafted free agents and recent roster moves. Plus, we react to Rob Gronkowski being voted by the fans into the...
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Patriots Catch-22 4/22: Top 10 Mock Draft, Latest Buzz, Prospects & Predictions
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their final takes ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft! They begin by simulating the first ten picks of the draft. They dive into the latest buzz, like who is attending the draft, consensus first-round picks, and more. Plus, they talk best fits for the Pats…
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Patriots Catch-22 4/15: Eliot Wolf Presser Takeaways, Live Mock Draft, Latest Draft Buzz
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their takeaways from Eliot Wolf's pre-draft press conference and discuss what his comments revealed on potential draft strategy/mindset. They do a full live mock draft, discuss their picks, and why they are the best fits for the Pats. Plus, they talk…
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Patriots Catch-22 4/8: Evan and Alex's Draft "Guys", Draft Buzz, Latest News
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth take a deep dive into the 2026 NFL Draft and its top prospects. They kick off their annual "My Guys" excercise, where they go position-by-position on their draft boards and share their analysis on favorite players and top guys. They discuss recent buzz on mock...
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Patriots Catch-22 4/1: League Meeting Notes, Pro Day/Draft News, Roster Reset (special teams)
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth dive into all things Patriots offseason. They discuss Mike Vrabel's comments on Drake Maye's third-year development, Christian Gonzalez, AJ Brown, and more at this year's league meetings. They dive into Pro Day and NFL Draft news, touching on Vrabel's viral...
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Patriots Catch-22 3/25: Latest Pro Day and 30 Visit Updates, Roster Reset (defense)
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth dive into more draft preparation and the Patriots offseason. They discuss the latest reports on college pro days and 30 visits as each draft prospect prepares to put themselves on team radars. They assess who has impressed them the most, which prospects have...
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Patriots Catch-22 3/18: Latest NFL News, Roster Reset (offense), NFL Draft talk
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest and greatest inside the NFL. They talk the latest news on trades, signings, and releases, including the Dolphins sending Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos and its implications on Miami's place in the AFC East. They dive into the Patriots roster and...
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Patriots Catch-22 3/11: Reported Patriots Signings/Releases/Trades, Free Agency Buzz, Draft Talk
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth discuss the chaos of the tampering period inside Patriots Nation and the league, as the league new year is set to begin on March 11, 2026. They talk the latest on reports Patriots signings, releases, and trades, sharing their immediate reactions and analysis…
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Patriots Catch-22: 3 Up/Down at NFL Combine, Free Agency Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth continue their offseason coverage of the New England Patriots! They recap and analyze the 2026 NFL Combine, giving their three standout positive and negative takes on surprise prospects, those who didn't quite measure up, and everything in between. Plus, they...
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Patriots Catch-22 2/25: Vrabel/Wolf Press Analysis, Combine News, Workout Previews
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth cover the latest news, story lines, and more from the 2026 NFL Combine. They open with a discussion on Head Coach Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf's press conferences and scrums, as they discussed building the 2026 roster, positions of need, their thoughts on this...
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Patriots Catch-22 2/18: Patriots Top 5 Offseason Needs, Combine Prep, Draft Talk
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go full offseason mode as they discuss the Patriots biggest needs ahead of the 2026 season. They prep for the NFL combine, sharing players to watch, drills to look out for, and position analysis. They talk draft prospects that best fit the Patriots scheme and...
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Patriots Catch-22 2/11: Super Bowl LX Recap, Up/Down Takeaways, Offseason Outlook
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks. They discuss positive and negative takeaways, including the offensive line's performance, coaching decisions, run defense, and more. They reflect on the 2025 season as a whole and comment on the culture...
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Patriots Catch-22 2/4: Super Bowl LX Preview, Players/Matchups to Watch, Special Guests Benjamin Solak (ESPN) and Shawn Syed (Sumner Sports)
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth go live from Radio Row in San Francisco in this special Super Bowl LX edition of Catch-22. They preview the Patriots-Seahawks matchup with keys to the game, schemes to look out for, and players to watch. They talk the NFL Honors and make their picks for the...
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Patriots Catch-22 1/28: AFC Championship Takeaways, 3 Up/Down From Win, Super Bowl LX Preview
Tune-in as Evan and Alex break down the Patriots 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship game. We discuss what stood out from watching then film and offer 3 up/down from the win. We offer our thoughts on Bill Belichick not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Plus…
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Patriots Catch-22 1/21: Up/Down vs. Texans, Necessary Fixes, Broncos Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans to advance to the AFC Championship! They talk their positive and negative takes, including another dominant defensive performance, slightly improved offensive line play, Drake Maye's struggles…
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Patriots Catch-22 1/14: Up/Down vs. Chargers, Areas to Improve, Texans Preview
Tune in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth break down the Patriots 16-3 Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers. They talk the ups and downs of New England's night, including the defense's dominant performance, players who had sneaky good games, offensive line struggles, and more. Plus, they dive...
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Patriots Catch-22 1/7: Chargers Preview, Up/Down vs. Dolphins, League News
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth give the inaugural Catch-22 playoff preview for the Patriots upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. They share their biggest concerns on the offensive and defensive ends against a balanced Chargers team. They give their takes on the ups…
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Patriots Catch-22 12/31: Good/Bad vs. Jets, Playoff Scenarios, Dolphins Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the division-clinching victory against the Jets that helped name them the 2025 AFC East Champions! They go over the good and (barely) bad during Week 17's win including Drake Maye's 5 TD performance to five different targets. They go over 5 different...
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Patriots Catch-22 12/24: Takeaways from Win Over Ravens, Film Breakdown, 3 Up/Down, Jets Preview
Tune-in as Evan and Alex break down the Patriots win over the Ravens and discuss what stood out in their film review of Drake Maye and the offense. Plus, three up/down from the win and looking ahead to Sunday's game against the New York Jets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patriots Catch-22 12/17: 3 Up/Down vs. Bills, Areas to Improve, Ravens Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth recap the Patriots Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. They break down the tale of two halves, and their positive and negative takes from each including the run game, the run defense, special teams and more. They analyze areas to improve in detail for the...
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Patriots Catch-22 12/10: Areas to Improve, NFL Week 14 Recap, Bills Preview
Tune-in as Evan Lazar and Alex Barth talk the bye week and Week 15. They share areas the Patriots can improve ahead of their final four slate, including red zone execution, run defense and more. They cover the NFL's Week 14 results and its implications on the Patriots in context of the division,...
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