Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

The Pats Lose a Thriller in Chicago, With James White

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Show Notes

Brian recaps the Patriots' loss to the Bears and Drake Maye’s up-and-down game before hitting on another Bruins win (0:00). Then, he chats with three-time Super Bowl champ James White about the Pats, Maye’s costly red zone pick, Caleb Williams’s big night against the Pats defense, and more (23:10). Then, Brian discusses Jayson Tatum’s struggles in the fourth quarter (55:00). Brian and Jamie end with their best bets for NFL Week 7 (1:12:20).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: James White

Producer: Jamie McClellan

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