Brian opens by discussing the disappointing Red Sox–A’s series, some poor starts from Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, and an ice-cold offense (0:45). Then, Brian chats with Andrew Fillipponi about the upcoming Pats-Steelers game, the Aaron Rodgers era in Pittsburgh, how the Pats' ground game can attack the Steelers, and more (23:15). Then, Brian and Jamie give out their picks for the Pats game and their best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season (51:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Andrew Filiponi

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Pats-Steelers Preview With Andrew Fillipponi