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Patriots’ Milton Williams leaves Mike Vrabel bloody after game-ending sack celebration

The New England Patriots ended the Los Angeles Chargers’ season in the NFL Playoffs with a violent, game-sealing sack by Milton Williams, and the celebration that followed became just as memorable.

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Quick Reactions to Patriots Win Over Chargers: This Was A Gritty Win

Some quick reactions to Sunday night’s 16-3 win over the Chargers: 1) Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a tough start to this one, with Maye battling for a good portion of the first half to deal with what was certainly a relentless Chargers defense.

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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel’s ‘blood’ message to players after eliminating Chargers

The New England Patriots crushed the Los Angeles Chargers 16–3 in the Wild Card, and Mike Vrabel made sure the locker room felt every second of it. From the opening kick, the Patriots played with speed, force, and purpose.

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Drake Maye thanks Patriots teammates for picking him up, ‘Wasn’t my best’

Drake Maye has his first playoff win under his belt, helping the New England Patriots take down the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3, in the wild-card round.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 12

Mike Vrabel Backs Drake Maye, Credits Patriots Defense for Making Justin Herbert’s Life 'Miserable'

During the Patriots’ 16-3 wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, New England leaned heavily on its defense. Quarterback Drake Maye was sacked five times, threw a tipped interception deep in his own territory, and later lost a fumble on a strip sack in the third quarter.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Mike Vrabel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel unveils game-changing sequence for defense in win vs. Chargers

Mike Vrabel walked out of the New England Patriots 16-3 romp with a bloody lip. Milton Williams ended the Los Angeles Chargers with a massive sack, then gashed his head coach in celebration.

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Patriots’ Hunter Henry scores revenge TD vs. Chargers

Hunter Henry came through with a clutch touchdown in the New England Patriots’ Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Henry completed his 10th year in the NFL, his fifth with the Patriots.

New England Patriots News / The SportsRush / January 12

'I Stand By It': Patriots Rookie Will Campbell Claims He’d ‘Die’ for Drake Maye

It’s hard not to be excited when you hear your name called on night one of the NFL Draft. After all, it is a calling towards a potential future that would include trophies, fame, and millions of dollars.

NFL News / Ball Exclusives / January 12

Patriots defense proves too much for Chargers in win

The New England Patriots defense was all over the Los Angeles Chargers offense in the teams 16-3 win. The Patriots recovered a fumble and had five sacks.

Christian Gonzalez News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots' Star CB Exits Chargers Game with Head Injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots make their best effort to extend their first playoff berth since 2021, they may be forced to keep a close eye on the health of perhaps their most important defender.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12

Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to postseason win

Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to first postseason win in seven years

Here are four takeaways from New England's win on Sunday night.

Justin Herbert got clobbered on fumble that ended Chargers’ season

Herbert got roasted after laying egg against the Patriots

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Bryce Young should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Patriots' Kayshon Boutte Will Play vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With their wild card round showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers set to kick off at 8 p.m. from Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots are hoping to take yet another step in what they hope will be a successful playoff run.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 11

Patriots WR Could Play in Wild Card Showdown vs. Chargers

It’s about time. For the first time in seven years, the Patriots are hosting playoff football at Gillette Stadium, and fittingly, it’s a rematch with the Chargers, the last team to roll into Foxborough for a postseason game.