Derwin James uses a powerful metaphor to describe the Chargers’ wild-card loss to the Patriots and the pain of another early exit.

Highlights from the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In a throwback to their first Super Bowl championship team in the 2001 season -- in which current head coach Mike Vrabel played an integral role as a linebacker -- the New England Patriots leaned on their defense to pos t a 16-3 win Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs.

Chargers Turn To Offseason After Wild Card Exit

NFL Wild Card weekend is almost over. There’s one more game on Monday night, and if MNF is anything like the games we saw on Saturday and Sunday, we’re in for a treat.