The Chargers are the 4th worst-rated defenses in terms of covering TEs. And they’ve allowed the third-most yards per game (65) against TEs
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With some creative blitz packages and mixing up their coverages, they can hope to slow down this Chargers offense and perhaps force a turnover or two.
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Brady’s best pass was in the fourth quarter. Brady lasered a BB down the field that Edelman turned into a 35-yard gain.
the Pats offense rolled up 35 points, 347 yards, and 24 first downs, numbers that usually add up to a good game by halftime.
Julian Edelman needs just five catches today to move past Reggie Wayne for second place all-time in playoff receptions. Not bad for a college QB.
The key for the Patriots is to get pressure on Rivers and force the Chargers to keep their running backs in for pass protection.
The Bolts came back from 16 points down on the road in Pittsburgh and 14 points down on the road in Kansas City to win both games…
The backs were virtually uncoverable in the passing game, they caught 14 passes out of 15 attempts for 163 yards as a group
The Patriots were just 1-4 in the red zone and coupled with two Stephen Gostkowski missed field goals, this one could have easily been in the blowout mode
Look for the Patriots to run right at them behind Shaq Mason on the right side. Controlling the tempo and keeping the pass rush of the Bolts at bay is key
Rivers’ toughness is without question, leading up to the 2007 AFC Championship Game, he tore his ACL and still played the entire game in New England