Through the years, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers have become quite familiar as playoff opponents. Sunday’s wild card meeting will be their fifth postseason bout overall, and fourth over the last 19 years. Of course, every season is different, and 2025 is no exception: even though the Patriots and Chargers squared off […]
After being months of being heavily linked to Antoine Semenyo, only to pull out because of Manchester City’s commercial might, it’s fair to say that Liverpool have been looking for a winger or two, both as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, and for a particularly frustrating Dutch slumlord, who we have given a contract […]
Well, Indiana just made their matchup with Oregon look like an organized scrimmage. Indiana raced out to 35-7 halftime lead and never looked back. The Hoosiers execution level is out of this world. Curt Cignetti is a freaking wizard. What can you say? Coming into the playoffs, there were only two teams that I thought … Continue reading »
The Chargers have worked all season to get to this point. They’re back in the playoffs once again with Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh leading the way. But can they find a way to finally get past the first round? Surrounding circumstances tell us it’s going to be a tall task, but those same circumstances […]
This week, former star tight end turned broadcaster Greg Olsen said he has fielded interest in coaching calls and he believes he could run a NFL team. The interest shouldn’t be surprising. Olsen was a well-respected player known for his football intelligence and he is now highly regarded as a top broadcaster. Listen to Olsen […]
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has had his request to postpone his arraignment granted by a judge, according to court records. Diggs is now scheduled to be arraigned in Dedham District Court on Feb. 13 — five days after the Super Bowl — instead of the previously scheduled Jan. 23 date. Diggs is […]
While the coordinator search is the top priority for Washington head coach Dan Quinn, General Manager Adam Peters’ season has officially begun. Unlike last season, where we witnessed an exciting deep playoff run, draft season has come early. On the latest Trap or Dive podcast, NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay joined the show to give […]
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You can look at volume statistics, efficiency metrics or advanced analytics, in the passing game or against the run, and you will get the same result: the Los Angeles Chargers defense has been one of the best in the NFL during the regular season. Naturally, the group highlighted by Pro Bowl safety Derwin James will […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Thursday (Chargers.com) Here’s why the Chargers believe they have a championship defense (Chargers.com) Who has the advantage in this week’s wild card matchup? (C The Chargers could take advantage of the Ravens’ […]
A Pro Bowler at the quarterback position this year, he does not just have one of the best natural arms in all of football, but also has proven himself capable of hurting defenses with his legs: he can escape the pocket to extend plays or go on scramble drills and gain positive yards. Sounds familiar? […]
The playoffs are back in Foxboro. The New England Patriots are getting set to welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Gillette Stadium for a Sunday night showdown on wild card weekend. With that, let’s get into this week’s #PostPulpit Mailbag. The Chargers’ defense looks legit against the pass. Seems Jesse Minter runs a modern Fangio-style, […]
It was a challenging year for Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. After dealing with the loss of his father back in March, Stevenson’s season then started on a rough note. The Patriots’ lead back continued a trend of bad ball security issues, losing three fumbles over a three-game. He then suffered a toe injury that […]
The New England Patriots have mostly avoided bad weather games this season, and it looks like their playoff opener will not be dramatically different. That being said, the conditions could still end up playing a role against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. According to a forecast shared on NFL Weather, temperatures in Foxborough […]
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Patriots games have gone over 46.5 points scored nine times (out of 17) this season.
Six of the Chargers’ 17 games this season have had more than 46.5 total points scored.
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A sixth man has joined the list of non-participants in Foxborough. The New England Patriots practiced without swing tackle and jumbo tight end Thayer Munford Jr. due to a knee injury on Thursday. Fellow offensive linemen Vederian Lowe and Garrett Bradbury remained sidelined due to illnesses, as well, while defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga’s absence continued […]
Final Update: The Chargers have posted their final injury designations for this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots and it’s headlined by running back Omarion Hampton who is listed as questionable. Offensive tackle Austin Deculus, edge rusher Bud Dupree, tight end/fullback Tucker Fisk, safety Elijah Molden, and linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips were all listed as […]
The Patriots have spent the last two games without Harold Landry as the veteran pass rusher has dealt with a lingering knee injury. But with the playoffs just days away, Landry has begun to ramp back up. “[Thursday] was the first time in a couple of weeks we could see him running around. We’ll put […]
A third stint with the New England Patriots is ahead for Sebastian Gutierrez. The organization officially re-signed the offensive tackle to the practice squad on Thursday and released cornerback Miles Battle in a corresponding move. Gutierrez, 27, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Minot State in 2022. The 6-foot-5, 308-pound bookend […]
The New England Patriots’ special teams operation was slow to get started out of the gate, but decisively turned the corner after its Week 2 win in Miami. Over the next couple of weeks, the group was firing on all cylinders in the return game, in coverage, and in the kicking department. Lately, however, some […]
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The New England Patriots did not stand a chance the last time they faced off against the Los Angeles Chargers, getting blown out 40-7 in front of their home crowd in December 2024. While a lot has changed in the 12-plus months since, one thing has not: Derwin James remains a problem. The 29-year-old safety […]
The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel. The move comes after the 2025 season spun out of control. Miami makes the move after ending the season with a 7-10 record, including a 38-10 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 18 to close out the regular season. The Dolphins started the season […]
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Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out the Chargers’ injury report from Wednesday (Chargers.com) Three matchups to watch in this weekend’s wild card game against the Patriots (Chargers Wire) Jim Harbaugh recently spoke on his brother’s firing from the Ravens (Chargers Wire) Could this […]