6 Rings and Football Things

The Patriots overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Dolphins 24-19 in Miami, completing a sweep of the AFC East on their first trip through the division.
Dan Bahl and Jon Lyons break down the win on the 6 Rings Postgame Show, including Drake Maye's impressive performance despite a depleted supporting cast, the defensive front's dominance, Rhamondre Stevenson's impact, and the biggest takeaways as the Pats improve to 5-3.

WEEI's Justin Turpin joined Rich & Ken w/ Ted Johnson in studio on 93.7 WEEI on Friday, Oct. 30 to talk Patriots ahead of Sunday's trip to Miami. Turp puts his A.J. Brown worry meter at an 8 after the knee news, explains why the Pats shouldn't spend more draft capital before the trade deadline (Jonathan Taylor? A Quenton Nelson-type rental?), and breaks down just how much Drake Maye is carrying a patchwork offense with A.J., Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins banged up. Plus: why the tight ends should feast on the Dolphins, whether 5-5 at the bye keeps the playoffs in play, why the defense went zone against the Bears, Case Keenum's sideline tip to Caleb Williams, and the Christian Barmore trade rumors.
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The Patriots will complete their first cycle through the AFC East this Sunday when they travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins at a stadium that has been a house of horrors for New England. After some self-scouting and rest following the Thursday Night Football “mini-bye,” should the Patriots cruise to a win? Mike Oliva of Dolphins Talk joins Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin to discuss why this may not be the pushover win many expect it to be in our behind-enemy-lines Week 8 preview.

Meghan Ottolini joins Rich, Ken and Ted Johnson in studio to push back on fears the Patriots could spiral, break down A.J. Brown's role and why the Bears' receivers ran wide open. Plus Ken's five-star questions on whether this offense is holding Drake Maye back, and whether the Pats will try to show up Tom Brady in the booth against Green Bay. Follow 6 Rings and Football Things on X @6RingsPod and Instagram @6ringspod, and rate the show on Apple Podcasts!

As injuries have piled up for the Patriots through the summer and into the fall, the team finds itself in a tricky situation with multiple starters and high-level contributors on injured reserve. With NFL teams limited to eight players returning from IR, how will the Patriots handle the situation? Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discuss.

Plus, some thoughts on A.J. Brown's role in the offense and Mike Vrabel's reported hefty fine.