The Patriots' Resurgence And Bill Belichick's...Comedic Genius?
The Lead
Wondery
3.9 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 9 November 2021
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
Three weeks ago, the New England Patriots were 2-4, and many experts were saying their season was over. But now the Pats have won three straight games and are just half a game behind the Bills for first in the AFC East. So what's behind their turnaround? Matthew Fairburn, who covers the Pats for The Athletic, joins us to explain. Plus, we hear some untold stories about Bill Belichick's wry sense of humor, and how his uncanny ability to lighten the mood has carried his teams through some difficult times.
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| 0:45.0 | Three weeks ago, the New England Patriots were two and four and a lot of people had written them off. |
| 0:59.0 | But now the paths are on a roll. |
| 1:02.0 | Interceptive picked up Phillips running down the side of the way he's in. |
| 1:08.0 | Touchdown New England. |
| 1:10.0 | So when I look at it, I'm saying I can't sleep on New England. |
| 1:14.0 | I think people are sleeping on the New England Patriots. |
| 1:18.0 | Today, the Athletics Matthew Fairburn on how the paths have put together a three game win streak |
| 1:23.0 | and why the balance of power in their division might be shimding. |
| 1:27.0 | Plus, why Bill Bell check is apparently a lot funnier than you might think. |
| 1:33.0 | You need to have a thick skin to play for the guy, but he's willing to take it as much as he's willing to dish it |
| 1:39.0 | and the right types of guys can handle it. |
| 1:42.0 | From Wondering in the Athletic, I'm Tiffany Oshinsky. |
| 1:45.0 | It's Tuesday, November 9th, and this is The Lead. |
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