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Patriots Host Chargers in Wild-Card Showdown
12 Jan
Summary
- Patriots host their first playoff game since January 2020.
- Drake Maye to start at quarterback against the Chargers.
- New England's defense faces a tough task against Justin Herbert.

Gillette Stadium is set to host its first NFL playoff game since January 2020. The New England Patriots, following a remarkable 14-win turnaround, will compete against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round on Sunday night. This marks a significant return to postseason play for the team.
The highly anticipated game features quarterback Drake Maye making his initial playoff start. He will face a formidable Chargers pass defense. Simultaneously, the Patriots' defense is tasked with containing Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert, with key pass rushers aiming for a strong performance against Los Angeles' offensive line.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. in Foxborough and will be broadcast on NBC, with radio coverage on 98.5 The Sports Hub. The outcome of this game will determine if the Patriots advance to face the winner of the Steelers vs. Texans game in the divisional round.




