"Drake Maye had a pass tipped at the seven-yard line in the first quarter, setting the Chargers up with prime field position, but Los Angeles was unable to capitalize as New England's defense held up. The Patriots' defense showed up again and again, smothering the run, providing tight coverage in the pass game, and occasionally getting home with their pass-rushes."
"It was a bit of a bizarre game for the Patriots on offense with Maye finishing as the leading rusher, Rhamondre Stevenson finishing as the leading receiver, and Andy Borregales scoring the bulk of the points. The special teams unit had a nice night across the board. The Chargers weren't able to get much in the return game, and Borregales and Bryce Baringer played their roles well."
"Stevenson had a so-so day carrying the ball with 10 carries for 53 yards, but he rescued the offense at a time when it's collective backs was against the wall. Craig Woodson He snagged a short pass from Maye, used a timely block from rookie Kyle Williams, and raced upfield for a 48-yard gain that ultimately sparked a 93-yard drive that set up New England's first score of the game."
Sunday night's matchup between Drake Maye and Justin Herbert was a low-scoring game with momentum shifting to New England in the second half. Maye had a pass tipped at the seven-yard line in the first quarter that gave the Chargers prime field position, but Los Angeles failed to capitalize as New England's defense held. The Patriots smothered the run, provided tight pass coverage, and generated occasional pass-rush pressure. The offense produced atypical stats with Maye as the leading rusher, Rhamondre Stevenson as the leading receiver, and Andy Borregales accounting for most points. Special teams limited returns and contributed positively, and a 48-yard reception sparked a 93-yard drive for the Patriots' first score.
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