The New England Patriots are set to face off against the formidable Los Angeles Chargers for a Week 17 showdown at Gillette Stadium. Explore the strategic offensive plays quarterback Drake Maye and the Patriots might employ to counter the Chargers' aggressive tactics on defense. Guest analyst Thomas ‘Murph’ Murphy joins host Mike D'Abate to dissect how the Patriots can leverage Antonio Gibson's running game and exploit the Chargers' defensive schemes. The discussion also covers the Patriots' defensive strategies to contain Bolts’ quarterback Justin Herbert and the potential impact of rookie Joe Alt on the offensive line battle. Tune in for an engaging analysis and predictions that could shape the Patriots' path to victory. #nfl #newenglandpatriots

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Can the New England Patriots outsmart the Los Angeles Chargers in their upcoming NFL showdown in Week 17? With Jim Harbaugh's transformative impact on the Chargers, this game promises to be a clash to remember. Join hosts Mike D'Abate of Locked On Patriots and Daniel Wade of Locked On Chargers as they dissect the Patriots' offense led by Drake Maye, and their defensive prowess by spotlighting stars like Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones. They also explore the Chargers' offensive strengths, led by Justin Herbert, and the strategic keys to victory for both teams. The episode features insights into Harbaugh's hands-on coaching style and the potential return of J.K. Dobbins, adding layers to the Chargers' game plan. #nfl #newenglandpatriots

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With two games remaining on their schedule, the New England Patriots are compiling quite the list of needs for 2025 and beyond. In that vein, host Mike D’Abate opens the Locked On Patriots mailbag to take a look into the Patriots play-calling on offense and how it is affecting the development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye. He also addresses the Pats run defense as one of the team’s biggest concerns and what can be done to fix the problems. Lastly, Mike has some holiday fun by revealing the gift he would give to the Patriots, if he were Santa Claus. #nfl #newenglandpatriots

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