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Patriots vs Chargers in Sun.'s AFC Wild-Card game

10 things we’re watching in Patriots’ wild-card round matchup with Chargers

• Among 37 qualified passers, Herbert ranks 11th in PFF’s passing grade under pressure with a 56.1 mark. For comparison’s sake, Maye is fifth with a 61.8 mark. Herbert has a 74.4 passer rating under pressure, while Maye’s passer rating under pressure is 90.4

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Barth’s 5 Things: How Patriots matchup strength-on-strength, weakness-on-weakness with Chargers

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Key things to know about Chargers' wild-card opponent: Patriots

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4 things to know about Patriots divisional-round playoff foe Texans

Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense will have their hands full against a dynamic Texans defense that can generate plenty of pressure. The post 4 things to know about Patriots divisional-round playoff foe Texans appeared first on Boston.

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Patriots favored by 3 vs. Texans

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How big of a problem is the Texans defense present for the Patriots?

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Texans defense dominates, Aaron Rodgers and Steelers fall short: Takeaways

An AFC battle closes out the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs when the Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Houston Texans on Monday night.

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Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exit

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Texans’ elite defense again shows why Houston has Super Bowl aspirations

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NFL playoffs: Dates, times for divisional round set

The Houston Texans had a dominant defensive performance, scoring two defensive touchdowns, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6.

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Texans dominate Steelers in potential Rodgers farewell

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NFL Divisional round schedule, predictions; who moves on in playoffs?

Chargers, New England Patriots and AFC playoffs

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Instant analysis of Patriots shutting down Chargers in playoff win

It wasn't pretty by any stretch of the imagination, but the New England Patriots made more plays when it mattered most to knock off the Los Angeles Chargers for their first playoff win in seven years ...

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Patriots vs. Chargers: Live updates and score from playoff game

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NFL playoffs: New England Patriots sack Los Angeles Chargers

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Maye Throws Late TD Pass and Patriots' Defense Roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 Playoff Win

Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter, and New England’s defense roughed up Justin Herbert as the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in an AFC wild-card play...

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Patriots’ old-school win over Chargers brings fond memories of low-scoring Super Bowl LIII win over Rams

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With their ‘guy’ at QB, Patriots look to keep playoff run going vs. Texans

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Patriots Favored To Make Super Bowl Following Wild-Card Win Vs. Chargers

While Maye wasn’t at his best in Sunday’s win vs. the Chargers, New England’s defense stepped up and now, the Patriots very well could make their first Super Bowl of the decade.

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Stefon Diggs Sends Clear Message to Patriots’ Critics as Drake Maye Makes Honest Admission After Playoff Win

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Stephon Gilmore Issues Brutally Honest Reaction To Patriots Beating Chargers

Patriots are 'wildly impressive, wholly untested' frightening Bears, 49ers are NO surprise | First Things First

Nick Wright unveils his Wild Card Tiers, featuring the New England Patriots being wildly impressive and untested, along with the Chicago Bears being frightening.

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Patriots’ Drake Maye already leading by example before first playoff run

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are putting in some extra ahead of their playoff matchup against the Chargers.

Patriots are back where they belong — in the postseason

The Pats’ 20-year trample of the league certainly shaped my life. Tom Brady and New England winning was all I ever knew and I wasn’t the only one.

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Kevin Wildes celebrates Patriots' AFC East title with Door of Destiny shirts and hats | First Things First

The New England Patriots are back as AFC East champions and Kevin Wildes celebrates in Door of Destiny style.

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Patriots' suddenly dominant defense becomes the biggest wild card of the NFL playoffs

The Patriots' 16-3 victory on Wild Card Weekend had eerily similar callbacks to the last time the franchise secured a playoff victory. For that, you have to go all the way back to Super Bowl LIII when the franchise hoisted its sixth Lombardi Trophy after a 13-3 win over another L.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye reacts to first NFL postseason win

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye speaks after his team beat the LA Chargers, 16-3, in the postseason.