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The Red Sox season is over. Eagle-Tribune sports writers Mac Cerullo and Chris Mason get together to discuss Boston's four-game loss to the Houston Astros, the subsequent firing of manager John Farrell and what the team needs to do going forward to succeed. The guys also take a look ahead to the Patriots upcoming game against the New York Jets, who suddenly don't look as bad as most expected coming into the season.

The MLB Playoffs are about to begin, and the Red Sox will start their journey to the World Series with an ALDS battle with the Houston Astros. CNHI Sports Red Sox reporter Chris Mason joins Mac Cerullo to break down the teams and offer his thoughts on what the Red Sox have to do to win. Mac and Chris also take a look around the rest of the playoff series and examine last Sunday's Patriots loss to the Carolina Panthers.

Brandin Cooks! The New Patriot receiver had his breakout game in the team's exciting 36-33 win over the Houston Texans. Mac Cerullo and Bill Burt discuss his role in the victory, and also how the New England defense can improve after another spotty outing. Also, the guys look ahead to Sunday's game against Carolina, and how QB Cam Newton has struggled since losing Super Bowl 50.

Theme music: "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod.

In this week's episode of The Eagle-Tribune Sports Podcast, Mac Cerullo and Bill Burt break down the Patriots' 36-20 win over the Saints and look ahead to this Sunday's game against the Texans. Bill also offers his thoughts on Malcolm Butler, saying he believes the slumping cornerback's days in New England could be numbered.

Theme music: "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod

Mac Cerullo and Bill Burt return for another season of NFL football! In this week's season premiere, the guys talk about the Patriots' opening-night debacle, this weekend's matchup with the New Orleans Saints and other thoughts about Week 1 around the NFL.

Theme Music: "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod.