Patriots position grades from playoff win over Chargers
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 in their first postseason win since 2018, advancing to the divisional round against the Houston Texans.
- Quarterback Drake Maye showed both promise and some mistakes, finishing with a B+ grade despite an interception and fumbles, while running back Rhamondre Stevenson excelled with 128 combined yards and earned an A.
- The wide receiver group struggled with drops and man coverage but showed flashes of big-play ability, receiving a C+ grade overall, whereas tight end Hunter Henry was reliable with a touchdown and solid blocking, earning a B+.
- The offensive line had a mixed performance with issues on the left side, graded C, while the defensive line