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Justin Herbert and His Broken Hand Lead Chargers Into Playoffs Against Patriots

Justin Herbert and the Chargers head into the Wild Card to face the New England Patriots Sunday night at 8 p.m., with Herbert playing despite a broken left hand.
In part because of season-ending tackle injuries, the Chargers offensive line lost Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, ranked second-worst at pass-blocking by Pro Football Focus, allowing 54 sacks and stunting the run game.
Through six years Justin Herbert still lacks a playoff victory, throwing 26 touchdowns with 13 interceptions this season and completing 14-of-32 for 242 yards with a 43.8 completion percentage in a postseason game.
Given the travel and weather, the West Coast Chargers face cold Gillette Stadium conditions favoring New England Patriots defense and Mike Vrabel, who uses last season's 40-7 loss as motivation.
Despite injuries, Harbaugh's decision to rest starters in Week 18 helps the Chargers maintain a 5-0 prime-time record entering the playoffs.

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Justin Herbert and his broken hand lead Chargers into playoffs against Patriots

Justin Herbert and his broken left hand are rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Chargers into the playoffs. Herbert and several other regulars sat out the...

3 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Commentary: Should the Chargers strike fear into Patriots?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — From here on out for the Patriots, there are no tomato cans on the docket. There are no longer any teams that will be considered soft or easy wins for Mike Vrabel’s team.

3 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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Karen Guregian: Should the LA Chargers strike fear as Patriots first playoff opponent?

Sizing up the LA Chargers as a wild card opponent for the Patriots.

4 days ago·Springfield, United States

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Patriots QB Drake Maye Makes Feelings Clear On Justin Herbert

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has plenty of respect for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The Patriots are set to host the Chargers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, and the game will feature two stellar quarterbacks going up against one another. Following New England’s 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Maye had plenty of praise for Herbert and his game. “I don’t know if I’ve met Justin, I don’t thin…

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