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Sports Hub Patriots Podcast: West Coast road trip begins on a high note

Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth react to the Patriots’ win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Kevin Harris #36 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Mac Jones #10 and Tyquan Thornton #11 after scoring a 14 yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 12: Kevin Harris #36 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Mac Jones #10 and Tyquan Thornton #11 after scoring a 14 yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth react to the Patriots' win over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football. What does it mean for their playoff chances? What did we learn about the offense? Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming game against Josh McDaniels and the Raiders.


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(2:12) Marcus Jones talk

(3:20) Patriots offensive creativity and Matt Patricia's performance

(13:33) The offensive line issues aren't going away

(15:17) End of first half execution

(18:58) Jimmy Stewart joins the show to talk Mac Jones

(32:17) Emotional quarterbacks

(36:04) The pass rush is the key to the Patriots' playoff push

(40:08) How the Patriots handled DeAndre Hopkins

(46:38) Another rough night for the punt team.

(47:22) Looking ahead to the Raiders matchup

Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at abarth@985TheSportsHub.com.

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.