"The atmosphere couldn't have been better for hosting the first playoff game at Gillette Stadium in five years, and the Patriots inevitably fed off the fans' energy all night. It was even more important in the second half, as the score was still close, and costly mistakes kept it that way for too long. But the defense understood what they had to do late in the game,"
"He told reporters that and flat-out admitted they're the reason for the win, showing even more humility by acknowledging his less-than-stellar performance, too. "This defense was so fun to watch. Congrats to them ... They won the game for us. I didn't throw very well tonight. Need to be better. We did what we had to do." With an even bigger challenge ahead of them with the Texans coming to town,"
Gillette Stadium hosted its first playoff game in five years, and the home crowd energized the Patriots during a closely contested game. Costly offensive mistakes kept the score tight, but the Patriots' defense forced turnovers late and limited the Chargers, securing the win. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye produced a forgettable playoff debut, acknowledged poor passing, and credited the defense for the victory. New England advances to the divisional round to face the Texans. The defense will need to replicate its performance, while Maye must improve ball security and overall accuracy to give the team a real chance.
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