"This Chargers defense is going to be the toughest unit the Patriots have faced all season. The Chargers have the second-best defense (based on EPA) over the last 10 weeks. pic.twitter.com/GLMTKSnfcd- Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) January 7, 2026 We've seen how he performs against tough passing defenses, as he's faced some of the top groups in that area during the year, but this will be a new challenge for Maye on Sunday."
"Although it's significant that Maye will have Will Campbell back in the lineup this week, Mike Vrabel revealed that starting center Garrett Bradbury, tackle Vederian Lowe, and starting right tackle Morgan Moses are dealing with an illness early in the week. That could become a big factor come Sunday night, depending on how they fare the rest of the week, as well as starting left guard Jared Wilson, who attended practice on Wednesday with a no-contact jersey on"
The Patriots finished 14-3 amid criticism about a soft schedule, and Drake Maye emerged as an MVP candidate in his second year. The Chargers have posted one of the best defenses recently, ranking second in EPA over the last 10 weeks, making Los Angeles the toughest unit the Patriots will face. Khalil Mack has surged since returning from an elbow injury in Week 8, increasing pressure on opposing offensive lines. Maye will have Will Campbell back, but key starters Garrett Bradbury, Vederian Lowe and Morgan Moses were reported ill, and Jared Wilson practiced in a no-contact jersey.
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