Los Angeles Chargers vs New England Patriots, AFC Wild Card Playoffs
Drive chart
Drives
End of Game
Downs- Punt
- Fumble
- Touchdown
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NE | 0 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
Who won: Patriots 16-3
The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in AFC Wild Card Playoffs on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye led the Patriots in passing yards (17/29, 268 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT). Justin Herbert led the Chargers in passing yards (19/31, 159 YDS).
Team stats
LACNE 171st Downs19
8Passing 1st downs12
7Rushing 1st downs7
21st downs from penalties0
1-103rd down efficiency4-11
1-34th down efficiency1-1
59Total Plays64
207Total Yards381
3.5Yards per Play6.0
10Total Drives10
120Passing235
19/31Comp/Att17/30
3.2Yards per pass6.7
0Interceptions thrown1
6-39Sacks-Yards Lost5-33
87Rushing146
22Rushing Attempts29
4.0Yards per rush5.0
0-2Red Zone (Made-Att)0-3
4-20Penalties2-35
1Turnovers2
1Fumbles lost1
0Interceptions thrown1
0Defensive / Special Teams TDs0
27:45Possession32:15
