Maye guides Patriots to first playoff win since SB LIII with late TD

Drake Maye threw a 28-yard TD to Hunter Henry as the Patriots, backed by a swarming defense, defeated the Chargers 16-3 in the wild-card round, earning New England its first postseason win since Super Bowl LIII. Maye finished 17-of-29 for 268 yards with a TD and an interception, plus 66 rushing yards, becoming one of the few QBs with 250+ passing yards and 50+ rushing yards in a playoff game. Vrabel praised Maye after a late rally, and New England will host the winner of the Texans-Steelers game next week.