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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 1d

🏈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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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 5d

🏈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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Christopher Price @christopherprice.bsky.social · 6d

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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Christopher Price @christopherprice.bsky.social · 6d

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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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 8d

🏈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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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 13d

🏈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...

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.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 15d

🏈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...

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?

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 20d

🏈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...

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.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 22d

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

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.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 26d

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

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 27d

🏈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...

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.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · 29d

🏈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...

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?

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

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?

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s time for the first Patriots Mailbag of the season! Drop your questions in the replies and I’ll get to as many as I can⬇️

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 7

🏈Patriots commit, don't capitalize on bad football

🏈Drake Maye's turning point

🏈A focal-point of the new defense?

🏈Which draft picks and free agent signings stood out

7 takeaways from Patriots-Raiders 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/07/7...

7 takeaways from the Patriots' season opening loss to the Raiders

News, notes, and observations from the New England Patriots' season-opening loss against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 6

In addition to their practice squad elevations, the Patriots announced one more roster change on Saturday. 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/06/p...

Patriots make one final roster change before season opener

The New England Patriots made one final change to their Week 1 roster on Saturday, signing DT Cory Durden off the practice squad.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 5

🏈New faces on both sides

🏈Who will step up against Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty?

🏈Reestablishing home field advantage

5 Things I'll be watching for when the patriots open their season against the Raiders on Sunday 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/05/b...

Barth's 5 things: Patriots and Raiders both bringing rebuilt rosters into season opener

What to watch for when the New England Patriots and las Vegas Raiders kick off the 2025 season on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

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rnr920am.bsky.social @rnr920am.bsky.social · Sep 4

HR 2 - TABULA RASA
@realalexbarth.bsky.social gives us a preview of the #Patriots and what the #Raiders can expect during #LVvsNE, then
@mariahjanos catches us up on the red-hot #LVAces, as they continue their push for a #WNBAPlayoffs berth.

HR 2 – TABULA RASA

Alex Barth (98.5 the SportsHub - Boston) stops by with a preview of our Week 1 opponent, the Patriots, some of their strengths and weaknesses, and what we can expect to see on Sunday in New England. ...

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Patriots list three players on their first injury report of 2025 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/03/2...

2 players join Christian Gonzalez on Patriots' initial injury report

Wide receiver Efton Chism and cornerback Charles Woods are listed alongside Christian Gonzalez on the Patriots' first injury report of 2025.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 3

With multiple rookies set to play significant roles at key positions in all three phases, the Patriots don't just need this draft class to hit - they need an immediate impact 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/03/r...

From Day 1, the Patriots have a lot riding on their 2025 rookie class

Multiple members of the New England Patriots' 2025 draft class will be in starting or otherwise involved roles for their rookie season.

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Alex Barth @realalexbarth.bsky.social · Sep 1

On Monday, Mike Vrabel spoke for the first time since the surprise release of Jabrill Peppers. Here's what he had to say 985thesportshub.com/2025/09/01/m...

Mike Vrabel rules out rumored reason for Jabrill Peppers' release

On Monday, head coach Mike Vrabel spoke to reporters for the first time since the New England Patriots released safety Jabrill Peppers.

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