# WHY Patriots Defense Can Be Top 10 in NFL this Season | Patriots Daily

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Podcast: [Patriots Press Pass by CLNS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/patriots-press-pass-by-clns-6327195)
Published: 2026-05-22T18:57:00+00:00
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## Resource

CLNS Media’s Taylor Kyles and SI’s Mike Kadlick welcome Cody Alexander from MatchQuarters to the show for a deep dive into the Patriots defense ahead of the 2026 season. 0:00 - Welcome in Cody Alexander 1:07 - 12 Personal Wave 6:24 - Breaking down Patriots Defense 13:10 - Where does Zak Kuhr rank among Top DCs in NFL? 15:36 - Prizepicks 17:04 - Rocket Money 17:55 - What’s next step in this Patriots defense evolving? 20:31 - Will Patriots pass rush be better this season? 22:42 - Areas of concern for defense this season? 26:52 - Where will Patriots defense rank this season? 28:53 - Expectations for Christian Gonzalez this season 34:46 - Wrapping up! Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS at PrizePicks.com/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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