

Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast
NBC Sports Boston
NBC Sports Boston Insiders Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry talk about the New England Patriots and the NFL. New episodes drop after each game and every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 28min
Will Patriots offense look to get 'WEIRD' to score on Texans' AFC-best defense?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry react to the Texans’ Wild Card Round win over the Steelers and preview how Houston will stack up against the Patriots in the Divisional Round. 0:00- Patriots will host the Texans in the Divisional Round1:00- C.J. Stroud struggles vs. the Steelers – can the Patriots defense do more of the same?11:45- How much of a problem will the Texans defense be for Drake Maye and the Patriots offense?24:00- Who is coming out of the Divisional Round to meet in the AFC Championship Game?25:30- Breaking down why Will Campbell struggled in win over the Chargers
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Jan 12, 2026 • 43min
The Aftermath: Defense delivers ‘championship-caliber’ effort in Patriots’ wild-card win
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots’ 16–3 wild-card win over the Chargers. They discuss the defense’s incredible performance, Drake Maye’s showing in his first playoff game and which opponent New England might hope to face in the divisional round.00:00 - Takeaways from the win 15:00 - How was Drake Maye's night? 24:00 - Do you have concerns about the Patriots offensive line? 30:00 - Which opponent gives the Patriots a better chance to get to the AFC championship?
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Jan 9, 2026 • 47min
Why Drake Maye and the Patriots could have the edge over the Chargers in the Wild Card matchup
Tom Curran and Phil Perry preview the Patriots-Chargers Wild Card matchup. They break down the advantages Drake Maye and the Patriots have over the Chargers, what the Patriots’ defense should expect and why Robert Spillane will play a key role. Later, Kevin Cole of Unexpected Points joins the podcast to discuss Drake Maye’s MVP bid and how the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers.00:00 - What advantage do the Patriots have over the Chargers?15:00 - Should the Patriots be threatened by the Chargers’ receivers?24:30 - Kevin Cole on what separates Drake Maye the most from other QBs37:00 – How the Patriots match up statistically with the Chargers
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Jan 6, 2026 • 31min
For Maye, Patriots, legacy building begins now
Resumes are made in regular season. Legacies are created in the postseason. Tom Curran and Phil Perry get you ready for the Patriots’ Wildcard matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.00:00 Legacy building begins now3:30 Will Campbell “I don’t want to ever play for anybody else”9:00 Scouting report for the Chargers14:30 Does the weather and time of game favor the Chargers?17:00-Who deserves to be MVP?26:00 Wild card weekend predictions
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Jan 5, 2026 • 29min
THE AFTERMATH: Pats win to close out HISTORIC regular season... can they keep it up in the playoffs?
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry react to the New England Patriots' 38-10 blowout win over the Dolphins in Week 18 before looking ahead to their Wild Card matchup next Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. 0:00- Patriots blow out the Dolphins in Week 18 to close out an incredible 14-3 regular season turnaround; will face Chargers in Wild Card Round3:20- Does the easy schedule mean the Pats are at risk of being exposed in the playoffs? Have we seen anything from this team that makes you think 'the moment' could be too big for them?16:50- Despite an up-and-down first half, the Patriots finish the regular season by taking care of business vs. the Dolphins to secure the no. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs21:30- Maye or Stafford: who's your MVP?
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Dec 30, 2025 • 34min
Reacting to charges against Diggs; Maye favorite for MVP; another Patriots’ reign on the horizon?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry discuss the news of Stefon Diggs facing assault charges. How will it impact the team? They also make Drake Maye's chances for MVP and whether winning can be sustainable for the Patriots going into next season00:00 Reaction to Stefon Diggs facing assault charges9:00 Drake Maye now MVP favorite after Matthew Stafford’s poor MNF outing16:00 Are the Chargers trying to face the Patriots?22:00 Is this a standard for the Patriots or lightning in a bottle?
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Dec 29, 2025 • 30min
The Aftermath: Drake Maye strengthens MVP case with DOMINANT performance in blowout win over Jets
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' 42-10 win over the Jets. They discuss the Patriots' emerging identity, Drake Maye's continued rapid ascent and where he is in the MVP conversation.00:00 - What is the Patriots' identity?11:00 - Patriots pull off a blowout despite key injuries23:30 - Should Drake Maye win MVP?
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Dec 23, 2025 • 34min
Fear Factor: Who’s scared of the Patriots now?
Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down what the win over the Ravens means for this Patriots team. Are the Patriots feared by other teams in the NFL? Was this their best win? All that and much more!00:00 Are the Patriots getting the credit they deserve? 7:00 Are there any coaches you would trade Mike Vrabel for?9:00 Who’s scared of the Patriots now?15:30 Was this the Patriots’ best win of the season? 29:00 Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the NFL?
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Dec 22, 2025 • 40min
The Aftermath: Drake Maye, Pats show REMARKABLE resilience in comeback win, clinch playoff spot
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots' thrilling fourth-quarter comeback win in Baltimore. They discuss Drake Maye's standout performance, the team's resilience and the impact of defensive injuries00:00 - Breaking down Drake Maye's performance14:00 - Why Patriots' resiliency is so impressive19:00 - Do the Patriots have a good WR room?25:00 - How are defensive injuries impacting Patriots?29:00 - Breaking down frustrating officiating
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Dec 19, 2025 • 38min
How much does the Patriots-Ravens SNF matchup REALLY matter??
Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry preview the upcoming Patriots-Ravens SNF matchup. They discuss how much the game truly matters for the Patriots, whether there should be concern about Stefon Diggs’ production and react to playcalling comments from Mike Vrabel. Plus, Kyle Williams joins Tom E. Curran for Irrelevant Questions.0:00 - How much does the Patriots-Ravens game matter?12:00 - Breaking down the Patriots’ run game15:00 - Are you concerned about Diggs’ decline in production?21:00 - Reacting to Mike Vrabel’s playcalling comments32:30 - Irrelevant Questions with Kyle Williams
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