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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Jul 22
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🏈Who steps up with Milton Williams out

🏈Bengals stars in and out

🏈A new tool for the offense?

🏈Scoreboard watching

5 Things to watch for in Patriots-Bengals and around the NFL this Sunday 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/21/b...
Barth's 5 Things: Patriots preparing to match up with lopsided Bengals team
What to watch for when the New England Patriots visit the Cincinnati Bengals in a Week 12 matchup on Sunday.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🏈Drake Maye

🏈Highs and lows for the run game

🏈A familiar performance from the defense

🏈New faces step up

6 takeaways from Patriots-Jets 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/14/6...
6 takeaways as the Patriots survive the short week against the Jets
Takeaways from the New England Patriots' short-week win over the New York Jets on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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🏈Dealing with the short week

🏈What to make of the Jets

🏈A true Rivalry matchup

What to watch for in tonight's Patriots-Jets game 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/13/b...
Barth's 5 Things: Patriots face short week test against Jets
As the New England Patriots get ready for their first matchup of the year against the New York Jets, they'll deal with a short week.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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🏈Huge day for the rookies

🏈Winning the 'Middle 8'

🏈Ups & downs for the defense

🏈A first since 2019

6 takeaways from Patriots-Buccaneers 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/09/6...
6 takeaways from the Patriots statement win over the Buccaneers
Observations after the New England Patriots' thrilling win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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🏈Getting familiar with Tampa

🏈The latest challenge for the offensive line

🏈Coverage matchups

🏈A big opportunity on special teams

5 Things I'm watching for in Patriots-Buccaneers 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/07/b...
Barth's 5 Things: Patriots face a true tough test in Tampa
The Patriots take their six-game winning streak up against an NFC contender this week when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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🏈Finally, a fast start

🏈...and then

🏈Who helped the Patriots' over the finish line, and who didn't

🏈Atlanta star players split impact

7 takeaways from Patriots-Falcons 985thesportshub.com/2025/11/02/7...
7 takeaways as the Patriots manage to hang on and beat the Falcons
Takeaways as the New England Patriots had to hang on to the final seconds to beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Which running back(s) will step up for the Patriots with Rhamondre Stevenson out this Sunday? 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/31/w...
What will the Patriots' run game look like without Rhamondre Stevenson?
What will the New England Patriots' run game look like on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons without Rhamondre Stevenson?
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October 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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🏈Injuries could be a major factor on both sides

🏈Are the Falcons indoor birds?

🏈Strength-on-strength matchups

🏈Setting the stage for the trade deadline

What I'm watching for in Patriots-Falcons in this week's '5 Things'... 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/31/b...
Barth's 5 Things: Patriots try to extend winning streak against enigma Falcons team
What to watch for when the New England Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and around the NFL in Week 9.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Just talking about this the other day with @realalexbarth.bsky.social and Brian Hines. #greatminds
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Need an upgrade defending the middle. Mack Wilson reunion? 6 PDs at LB
October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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With Marcus Jones re-signed, it looks like the Patriots only have six pending unrestricted free agents this upcoming spring...

TE Austin Hooper
EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson
DT Khyiris Tonga
LB Jack Gibbens
S Jaylinn Hawkins
OT Vederian Lowe
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Some thoughts on the Patriots' needs a week out from the trade deadline, including one potential hole that's flying way under the radar 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/28/4...
4 Patriots trade deadline needs to watch with one week to go
Looking at positions of need for the New England Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL trade deadline next week.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday (via Next Gen Stats)
October 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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🏈Another dominant third quarter

🏈Still things to clean up

🏈Myles Garrett, as advertised

🏈A big return from one defensive starter

7 takeaways from Patriots-Browns 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/26/7...
7 takeaways from the Patriots' second half surge win over the Browns
A big third quarter run, Drake Maye continues to roll, areas for improvement, and more from the Patriots' Week 8 win over the Browns.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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🏈How can they handle Myles Garrett?

🏈Continuing to build the running game

🏈Facing a rookie quarterback

🏈Injuries could loom large

What to watch for this Sunday when the Patriots take on the Browns 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/24/b...
Barth's 5 Things: Patriots return home to face unique test against Browns
How will the New England Patriots handle Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns' defense, and other things to watch for on Sunday.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday vs the Titans (via Next Gen Stats)
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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🏈More signs of progress

🏈Drake Maye, again

🏈Career firsts on defense

7 takeaways from Patriots-Titans 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/19/7...
7 takeaways as the Patriots close their road trip with a win over the Titans
Takeaways and more after the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13 to improve to 5-2.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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🏈Mike Vrabel's return

🏈Which Titans player has the best chance to wreck the game?

🏈Facing the No. 1 overall pick

5 Things to watch for in Patriots-Titans 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/17/5...
5 Things: How do the Patriots take care of business in Mike Vrabel's return to Tennessee
The New England Patriots go for a sweep of their three-game road trip when they visit the Tennessee Titans this Sunday.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Saints (via Next Gen Stats)
October 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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🏈Drake Maye's continued growth

🏈A successful LSU homecoming

🏈Bend-don't-break returns

🏈Unfortunately, the refs are part of the story

7 takeaways from Patriots-Saints 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/12/7...
7 takeaways as the Patriots extend their winning streak against the Saints
Takeaways after the New England Patriots won their third game in a row, beating the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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🏈Another speed matchup for the defense

🏈Replacing Antonio Gibson in multiple roles

🏈A continuing trend

5 Things I'm looking for in Patriots-Saints 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/10/b...
Barth's 5 things: Patriots need to avoid 'trap game' against Saints
What to watch for in the New England Patriots' matchup against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in Week 6.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Bills (via Next Gen Stats)
October 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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🏈Drake Maye shines in the national spotlight

🏈Recent draft picks, free agent signings step up

🏈Roller coaster moments

6 takeaways from last night's Patriots win over the Bills 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/06/6...
6 takeaways from the Patriots upset win over the Bills
Biggest takeaways from the Sunday Night Football thriller that saw the New England Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Like @realalexbarth.bsky.social said, the highest compliment you can pay Milton Williams is that he signed a $100 million and no one is questioning the decision or whether or not he's worth it.
October 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Talking Patriots at 8:35 a.m. on @985thesportshub.bsky.social with @realalexbarth.bsky.social and Cerrone Battle. Listen live here.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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🏈Returning to Buffalo

🏈Jump-starting the run game?

🏈Key player in the middle of the defense

5 Things I'll be watching for in Patriots-Bills 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/03/b...
Barth's 5 Things: Patriots face a measuring stick test in Buffalo Bills
This Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills will serve as a good measuring stick for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM