The Pats Are on to the Divisional Round, With Chris Mason. Plus, the Sox’s Rough Season Continues.

Brian begins by assessing Craig Breslow’s job performance in the aftermath of Alex Bregman’s departure and the hole he leaves at third base (0:00). Then, he chats with MassLive’s Chris Mason about the Pats’ wild-card win over the Chargers, Drake Maye’s performance grade, Robert Spillane’s impact on the defense, and the Texans’ win over the Steelers on Monday night (23:20). Brian and Jamie end with some potential trades the Celtics could make to bolster the roster (56:30). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on the listener line at 617-396-7172. Or send us your questions for our mailbag at offthepike@gmail.com. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Brian Barrett Guest: Chris Mason Producer: Jamie McClellan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices