(0:30) Brian reacts to the Celtics’ convincing opening-night win over the 76ers, and makes the case for why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. (29:30) Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti about the Patriots’ season, Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe, Tom Brady’s bizarre season, and more. (52:00) Finally, Brian takes a listener call about the Patriots.

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Host: Brian Barrett

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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