Brian discusses whether the Patriots will actually start Drake Maye on Sunday, with the no. 1 pick in the NFL draft on the line, and why they desperately need that pick (1:00). Then, he chats with CLNS’ Evan Valenti about the Celtics' exciting win over the Timberwolves and Jayson Tatum’s incredible game (18:35). Brian and Jamie end with their Week 18 best bets, the upcoming NFL playoffs, and the College Football Playoff (1:08:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Evan Valenti

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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