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Every New England Patriots conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Patriots, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Patriots talk

The shows spent Thursday breaking down Chicago's win over New England, praising both Drake Maye and Caleb Williams for their quarterback play while highlighting concerns about Maye's red zone interception and his tendency to throw predetermined. The Patriots' pass rush and creative play calling drew credit, though the talk flagged struggles in the run game and questions about A.J. Brown's usage. Injury concerns emerged for New England with Alijah Vera-Tucker headed to injured reserve.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 71 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Caleb Williams, Drake May, Cole Kmet, Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland, Rhamondre Stevenson, A.J. Brown, Alijah Vera-Tucker.

How it works

Only the Patriots talk. Every morning.

11 shows this morning1,470 minutes listened. 23 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
NFL DailyThe Athletic Football ShowThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things FirstBill Simmons PodcastThe Ryen Russillo ShowPardon My TakeHeed the CallThe Mina Kimes ShowThe Ringer NFL ShowGreen Light with Chris Long
2We find the Patriots conversations
DolphinsDolphins vs Jets pick
PatriotsBears beat Patriots in TNF recap
JetsDolphins vs Jets pick
PatriotsPatriots loss fallout and Drake May red zone concerns
PatriotsPatriots and Bears injury fallout from Thursday night

Scanned 11 shows · Cut 24h 7m · Kept 23m

Everything that isn't Patriots talk gets cut. Sorry, Dolphins, Jets.

3We create one Patriots playlist for you every morning
Your Patriots Feed
Saturday, October 24
23 min
today
  • Bears beat Patriots in TNF recapThe Pat McAfee Show · 14 min
  • Patriots loss fallout and Drake May red zone concernsFirst Things First · 8 min
  • Patriots and Bears injury fallout from Thursday nightNFL Daily · 1 min
  • Bears vs. Patriots Thursday night recapThe Athletic Football Show · 12 min
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11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Patriots most this week: NFL Daily (6), The Athletic Football Show (4), The Pat McAfee Show (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Patriots conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Patriots conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Patriots podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Patriots this week: NFL Daily (6), The Athletic Football Show (4), The Pat McAfee Show (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Patriots parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Patriots today?

Lately: Bears beat Patriots in TNF recap, Patriots loss fallout and Drake May red zone concerns, Patriots and Bears injury fallout from Thursday night. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official New England Patriots app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the New England Patriots or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and credits the show, with a link to the full episode when we have one. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA and college football included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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