Through the years, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers have become quite familiar as playoff opponents. Sunday’s wild card meeting will be their fifth postseason bout overall, and fourth over the last 19 years. Of course, every season is different, and 2025 is no exception: even though the Patriots and Chargers squared off […]
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The Chargers have worked all season to get to this point. They’re back in the playoffs once again with Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh leading the way. But can they find a way to finally get past the first round? Surrounding circumstances tell us it’s going to be a tall task, but those same circumstances […]
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The Cleveland Browns have officially requested to interview Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter for their open head coaching position. Minter’s been getting a lot of head coaching love lately, and he’s been one of the best defensive coordinators in the league over the past two seasons after arriving in LA from the University […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chargers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into the playoffs, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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You can look at volume statistics, efficiency metrics or advanced analytics, in the passing game or against the run, and you will get the same result: the Los Angeles Chargers defense has been one of the best in the NFL during the regular season. Naturally, the group highlighted by Pro Bowl safety Derwin James will […]
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Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Thursday (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers believe they have a championship defense (Chargers.com) Who has the advantage in this week’s wild card matchup? (C The Chargers could take advantage of the Ravens’ […]
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A Pro Bowler at the quarterback position this year, he does not just have one of the best natural arms in all of football, but also has proven himself capable of hurting defenses with his legs: he can escape the pocket to extend plays or go on scramble drills and gain positive yards. Sounds familiar? […]
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The playoffs are back in Foxboro. The New England Patriots are getting set to welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Gillette Stadium for a Sunday night showdown on wild card weekend. With that, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. The Chargers’ defense looks legit against the pass. Seems Jesse Minter runs a modern Fangio-style, […]
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The New England Patriots have mostly avoided bad weather games this season, and it looks like their playoff opener will not be dramatically different. That being said, the conditions could still end up playing a role against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. According to a forecast shared on NFL Weather, temperatures in Foxborough […]
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Check out best bets for when the New England Patriots (14-3) and Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) take the field in the AFC Wild Card round at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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Patriots games have gone over 46.5 points scored nine times (out of 17) this season.
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A sixth man has joined the list of non-participants in Foxborough. The New England Patriots practiced without swing tackle and jumbo tight end Thayer Munford Jr. due to a knee injury on Thursday. Fellow offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Garrett Bradbury remained sidelined due to illnesses, as well, while defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga’s absence continued […]
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Final Update: The Chargers have posted their final injury designations for this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots and it’s headlined by running back Omarion Hampton who is listed as questionable. Offensive tackle Austin Deculus, edge rusher Bud Dupree, tight end/fullback Tucker Fisk, safety Elijah Molden, and linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips were all listed as […]
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The New England Patriots did not stand a chance the last time they faced off against the Los Angeles Chargers, getting blown out 40-7 in front of their home crowd in December 2024. While a lot has changed in the 12-plus months since, one thing has not: Derwin James remains a problem. The 29-year-old safety […]
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Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Wednesday (Chargers.com) Three matchups to watch in this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots (Chargers Wire) Jim Harbaugh recently spoke on his brother’s firing from the Ravens (Chargers Wire) Could this […]
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The New England Patriots played a comparatively easy schedule in the regular season, there is no denying that. That being said, they are still a battle-tested team that cut its teeth against a handful of high-quality opponents or at least units. The playoffs, however, are a different animal: every team is good, and the Los […]
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On Sunday night, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers will meet in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. It will be their fifth postseason meeting in a history dating back to 1963. The previous four games have mostly gone well for New England. While they dropped the first one 51-10 with […]
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The Miami Dolphins’ search for a new general manager is advancing quickly, with the team dropping their initial eight candidates to a final four on Wednesday. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Miami is setting up in-person interviews with Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander, Green Bay Packers Vice President of player personnel […]
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The New England Patriots had Jared Wilson back on hand to begin the postseason. The rookie left guard, who missed consecutive starts while in the NFL’s concussion protocol, wore a red non-contact jersey during Wednesday’s work on the Los Angeles Chargers. Sack leader Harold Landry III and tackle leader Robert Spillane were also present after […]
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The Chargers tried to get bigger up front on the offensive line by signing former Eagles offensive guard Mekhi Becton. That decision floundered and the 2025 campaign has been the worst season of Becton’s career. Per Pro Football Focus, Becton ranks 79th among 81 qualifying offensive guards after the regular season. His overall grade of […]
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While the Patriots may have been one of the more ideal matchups for the Chargers in the wild card round due to a lack of an elite pass rush, they’re still arguably the most balanced team in all of the NFL. Mike Vrabel has his squad as a top 10 team both total offense and […]
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The New England Patriots’ postseason drought is over. After three disappointing seasons that saw them fall short of playoff qualification, they have made it back to the tournament thanks to their 14-win regular season. Their first game will take place against the Los Angeles Chargers, who finished the regular season in second place in the […]
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Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: How Justin Herbert’s toughness willed the Chargers to the playoffs (Chargers.com) Five Chargers-Patriots stats to know before this weekend’s wild card matchup (Chargers.com) What are the Chargers’ current odds to win this year’s Super Bowl? (Chargers Wire) Jesse Minter’s […]
From Bolts From The Blue
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Mike Vrabel and Jim Harbaugh are both experienced coaches in the NFL, and yet they have never squared off against one another. When the former became a head coach in 2018, the latter had already left the league to coach at his alma mater, Michigan. On Sunday, they will cross paths for a first time […]
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