"The new hero is second-year quarterback Drake Maye, who was far from perfect Sunday night but was frequently serenaded by chants of "M-V-P" by the sold-old crowd, delighted on an evening that was chilly but not frigid. These Patriots won four games last season and 14 this one, becoming the third franchise in NFL history to improve by more than 10 games over the previous year."
"Jim Harbaugh 's Chargers - a banged-up M-A-S-H unit all season - hit one final wall in a game that seemed maddeningly winnable. The three points by the Chargers matched their season-low from a week before, but that loss at Denver was engineered by second- and third-string players. Before that, their lowest-scoring game was a 35-6 blowout at Jacksonville. Imagine how vexing this has been for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, whose gutty season yet again ended with a frustrating fizzle."
The Chargers lost 16-3 to the New England Patriots in the playoffs, ending the season with another one-and-done exit. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye led the Patriots' resurgence and received chants of "M-V-P" from the crowd despite imperfection. New England improved from four wins to 14, becoming the third NFL franchise ever to gain more than 10 wins year-over-year. Jim Harbaugh's Chargers remained hampered by injuries and offensive inconsistency, scoring a season-low three points. Justin Herbert experienced another frustrating postseason finish after earlier collapses and turnovers. The Chargers' defense played well, but the offense sputtered and failed to capitalize on opportunities. Former Charger Hunter Henry scored a decisive fourth-quarter touchdown.
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