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Podcast: Locked On Patriots - Daily Podcast On The New England Patriots
Episode: Reality: New England Patriots’ Playoff Path and AFC East Control Remains
Description: New England Patriots control their own destiny in the AFC East after a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills—and the playoff path remains wide open. Can Mike Vrabel’s squad overcome mounting injuries to key players like Marcus Jones and maintain their grip on a division title?Nick Cattles breaks down the Patriots’ postseason scenarios, the surprisingly soft late-season schedule, and troubling offensive trends that could hamper a deep playoff run. With Drake Maye’s second-half drop-offs, Josh McDaniels’ shifting playcalling, and depth concerns across every defensive level, this episode tackles what the team must fix heading in...