Patriots Collapse vs Steelers + Panthers Preview & Trade Buzz

On this episode of Missing the Point, hosts Michael Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan deliver an unfiltered deep dive into the New England Patriots' Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The guys rip into the Patriots’ offensive struggles, focusing on questionable coaching decisions, misuse of key players like Rhamondre Stevenson and Stefon Diggs, and the lack of identity in the red zone. They react to another sloppy home performance and address the growing frustration among fans with how Drake Maye is being developed under center.

Rayshawn calls out the team’s failure to generate a pass rush, noting the glaring absence of Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots’ inability to sack Aaron Rodgers despite 23 dropbacks. 

Mike demands urgency and accountability, especially at home where the team’s record since Tom Brady’s departure remains abysmal.

Then it’s on to Week 4: the New England Patriots vs. the Carolina Panthers. The hosts break down the Panthers’ recent win over the Falcons, discuss the threat of Carolina’s run game, and debate what the Patriots need to do to avoid a 1-3 start. The guys even float a potential trade for tight end Kyle Pitts—would a fifth-rounder and Austin Hooper get it done?

You’ll also get predictions for a stacked NFL Week 4 slate, including:

• Giants benching Russell Wilson
• Ravens vs. Chiefs
• 49ers vs. Jaguars
• Colts vs. Rams
• Bengals vs. Broncos
• Chargers vs. Giants
• And more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Unpacking the Patriots’ Catastrophic Week 3 Loss to the Steelers

07:09 Analyzing Drake Maye’s Turnovers and the Team’s Undisciplined Home Losses

22:08 Why the Patriots’ Pass Rush Failed and Coaching Decisions Matter

27:36 Breaking Down the Panthers Matchup and a Bold Kyle Pitts Trade Idea

36:33 Our Expert Picks for the Early Slate of NFL Week 4 Matchups

41:52 Analyzing Key Mid-Day Games and Surprising Upsets in NFL Week 4

49:58 Final Predictions for NFL Week 4’s Marquee Matchups and Prime Time Games

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