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The New England Patriots’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs came at a cost. In the early fourth quarter of the 16-3 victory, Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez left the game after sustaining a head injury.
The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
The New England Patriots pulled away from the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night to advance beyond the Wild Card Round for the first time since the 2018 season in which they last won a Super Bowl.
When the New England Patriots drafted Drake Maye, I swore I wouldn’t buy a jersey until he won a playoff game. I was so hurt by Mac Jones. The criterion couldn’t be “make the playoffs,” because Mac had made the playoffs and been blasted by the Bills 47-17 in 2021.
Los Angeles went 9-8 against the spread in the regular season and finished 10-7 to the Under. New England was 12-5 ATS and 11-6 to the Over. The Chargers have recorded four Unders in their last five games. The Patriots have covered four of their last five and have produced five straight Overs.
The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday after a 16–3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, with Drake Maye joining Tom Brady as the only Patriots quarterback to win his playoff debut in the past 35 years.
Players looking to be traded or signed this offseason might find the New England Patriots among the most desirable teams, and it seems Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown could be on the move.