Despite New England’s 16-3 wild-card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback Drake Maye was critical of his own performance, noting he “didn’t throw very well.” Maye posted modest passing stats with a touchdown and an interception, but he impacted the game with his legs, rushing for a team-high 66 yards.
The game was ultimately decided by the Patriots’ dominant defense, which recorded six sacks and held the Chargers to 207 total yards. Maye delivered in the clutch with a 28-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, earning praise from coach Mike Vrabel. Maye becomes only the second Patriots quarterback in 35 years to win his first career playoff start.
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