The New England Patriots are back? In year one with Mike Vrabel and the first iteration of the team believing in Drake Maye, the New England Patriots nearly ros

Unable to find any rhythm on offense amid six sacks, Justin Herbert and the Chargers suffered a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC wild-card playoffs.

A former Jets second-round pick, Maye has spent parts of the past two seasons in Los Angeles. He made four appearances for the team in 2024, compiling 12 tackles and an interception. He joined the Chargers practice squad in December and was promoted for their season finale.

After the Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh, Chargers DC Jesse Minter emerged as the favorite toe become their next head coach

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According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the team is "moving into the second phase" of the search and has interviews set up with the Los Angeles Chargers' Chad Alexander, Green Bay Packers' Jon-Eric Sullivan, San Francisco 49ers' Josh Williams and interim GM Champ Kelly.

Justin Herbert ‘s regular season has come to an end. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters today that his starting QB will not play in Week 18. Trey Lance will earn the start, with practice squad QB DJ Uiagalelei garnering an elevation to serve as the QB2.

Perhaps one of the the most surprising roster decisions ahead of Week 1 for the Los Angeles Chargers was Trey Lance winning the backup quarterback job. Taylor Heinicke was Justin Herbert's backup in 2024, with any believing him to remain in the same role for 2025.

The lucky one seed. Denver has a great shot to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC this week. The Broncos have made the Super Bowl six of eight times when earning the No. 1 seed in the conference. With no Patrick Mahomes, no Joe Burrow and possibly no Lamar Jackson, the AFC is certainly wide open this year.

It finally happened. After 18 incredible years with the Baltimore Ravens -- with a Super Bowl ring and a 180-113 record -- John Harbaugh was fired on Tuesday, the day after a Black Monday full of coaching moves.

New England advances to the divisional round with a 16-3 win, while Justin Herbert remains winless in the playoffs