Alex Barth

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.

🏈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...

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?

Which running back(s) will step up for the Patriots with Rhamondre Stevenson out this Sunday? 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/31/w...

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.

🏈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...

Just talking about this the other day with @realalexbarth.bsky.social and Brian Hines. #greatminds

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

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.

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...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday (via Next Gen Stats)

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.

🏈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...

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.

🏈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...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday vs the Titans (via Next Gen Stats)

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.

🏈More signs of progress

🏈Drake Maye, again

🏈Career firsts on defense

7 takeaways from Patriots-Titans 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/19/7...

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.

🏈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...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Saints (via Next Gen Stats)

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.

🏈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...

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.

🏈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...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Bills (via Next Gen Stats)

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.

🏈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...

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.

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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.

🏈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...

Fittingly, the Red Sox season hinges on the kids The fate of the 2025 Boston Red Sox season may be in the hands of three pitchers ages 24 and under, including two rookies.

Since the start of spring training, so much of this Red Sox season has been defined by 'the kids'

So, for better or worse, maybe it's fitting their win-or-go-home Game 3 could hinge on three pitchers under the age of 25. 985thesportshub.com/2025/10/01/f...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday against the Panthers (via Next Gen Stats)

7 takeaways from the Patriots' blowout win over the Panthers News, notes, and observations after the New England Patriots' blowout win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

🏈Taking care of the football

🏈Notable personnel changes

🏈Checking unchecked boxes

7 takeaways from the Patriots' blowout win over the Panthers 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/28/7...

Barth's 5 things: What changes for the Patriots this week against the Panthers? What to watch for when the New England Patriots host the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Will the Patriots' lineup change?

🏈Potential lineup changes

🏈Revisiting an old draft debate

🏈Kickoffs will be key

5 things to watch in Patriots-Panthers on Sunday 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/26/b...

8 takeaways from the Patriots' turnover-filled loss to the Steelers The New England Patriots turned the ball over five times in their 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

🏈Let's talk about the turnovers

🏈Rough day for the rookies

🏈Credit where it's due to the defense

8 takeaways from Patriots-Steelers 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/21/8...

5 Things: Familiar faces set to be put to the test in Patriots-Steelers matchup What to watch for when the New England Patriots face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3 this Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

5 things I'll be watching for in this week's Patriots-Steelers game 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/19/5...

Drake Maye’s passing chart from yesterday vs the Dolphins (via Next Gen Stats)

8 takeaways from the Patriots' wild win over the Dolphins Takeaways and more from the New England Patriots first win of the year against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

🏈Drake Maye, Rhamondre Stevenson get rolling

🏈Who did and didn't step up on defense?

🏈Notable personnel changes

🏈A special teams roller coaster

9 takeaways from Patriots-Dolphins 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/14/8...

Barth's 5 things: Is this the year the Patriots break the house of horrors in Miami? Is this the year the Patriots end their run of the house of horrors in Miami against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium?

🏈More balance on offense

🏈What has been the biggest problem against Miami?

🏈Familiar faces

What I'm watching for in Patriots-Dolphins in this week's '5 Things' 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/12/b...

Real or fake? What will we continue to see from the Patriots' season opener What from the New England Patriots' opener will last through the season, and what might have just been a one-week occurrence?

Week 1 is always the most unpredictable, chaotic week of the NFL season. What's real and what's early-season jitters?

Let's take a closer look at yesterday's game and try to figure out what we *really* learned about the 2025 Patriots 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/08/r...