Overview
- New England generated six sacks and 11 quarterback hits, holding Los Angeles to 207 total yards and 1-of-10 on third down.
- Rookie Drake Maye earned his first playoff win, completing 17 of 29 for 268 yards with a touchdown and adding 66 rushing yards despite two turnovers.
- Hunter Henry caught a 28-yard fourth-quarter strike for the game’s only touchdown, and Andy Borregales converted three field goals.
- Justin Herbert went 19 of 31 for 159 yards, lost a fumble and dropped to 0-3 in the postseason behind an injury-hit offensive line.
- New England will host the winner of Texans vs. Steelers next week, marking the Patriots’ first playoff victory since the 2018 season.