Patriots, Drake Maye and Playoff
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Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) smiles after a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had the Pats as an unbeatable force in their home history with the Patriots. This isn't to say that Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel and this year's edition of the Patriots are Brady and Belichick. But after a downturn for a few seasons, the Patriots are clearly back.
The Patriots are hosting the Chargers on Sunday Night Football on NBC. It's the first playoff contest in New England since 2020, Tom Brady's last game with the franchise.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu flies through the New England Patriots offensive line to sack quarterback Drake Maye for a loss of 8 yards.
Two Patriots fans went viral with a song they wrote in honor of star quarterback Drake Maye ahead of the NFL playoffs.