Patriots First and Goal 096: Down go the Jets! We're On To Cincinnati

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Alex Shane and Rich Hill weigh the Patriots' playoff matchup fears: the Chiefs' mystique or the Broncos' clutch defense.

The episode begins with hosts Alex Shane and Rich Hill celebrating the Patriots' victory over the Jets, noting it was an efficient win despite some sloppy moments. They transition to discussing other NFL week 12 games, including the Panthers' comeback overtime win against the Falcons and the Broncos' 22-19 upset over the Chiefs, analyzing team performances and playoff implications. The hosts delve into the Patriots' performance against the Jets, emphasizing the defense's vanilla approach and the offense's methodical play, with Travion Henderson taking over as the primary running back. They then preview the upcoming Patriots-Bengals game, focusing on Jamar Chase's suspension for spitting on Jalen Ramsey and how it weakens the Bengals' offense. Rich Hill provides statistics on the Bengals' historically poor defense, allowing 2.9 points per drive and 50% scoring drives. The hosts discuss Patriots defensive strategies, such as putting Christian Gonzalez on Tee Higgins and targeting interceptions against Joe Flacco. Offensively, they expect a big day against the Bengals' weak defense, with potential for Drake May to reach 300 passing yards or a dominant rushing attack. Predictions are made, with Rich Hill forecasting a 34-13 Patriots win and Alex Shane predicting 29-19, both confident in a victory. The episode concludes with light-hearted banter about Drake May's stats and a reminder of the PrizePix sponsorship.

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A Patriots win over the Jets opens into AFC stakes, Cincinnati, and a loose tour of the playoff picture.

Alex Shane and Rich Hill use the Patriots' win over the Jets as a clean entry into Week 12, with New England's AFC position giving the discussion its shape.

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You get the 9-2 Patriots, a Jets victory lap, and a Cincinnati lookahead that somehow ends on a Drake Maye 298-yard daydream.

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