"The New England Patriots have arrived on the playoff stage, as they knocked off the Chargers 16-3 in their wildcard round matchup. Justin Herbert was held to 159 passing yards, while Kimani Vidal's 11 carries garnered just 31 yards. Take away a fumble recovery, which he ran for a first down, and his ten carries resulted in just 21 yards."
"New England held the AFC West team to just 3 points. They sacked Herbert six times for a total of 39 yards, and pressured him 39 times, the most they've had in a game all year. Their previous high, 33, came against the Browns, and it was the only other time they eclipsed 30 this season. No Chargers pass catcher had more than 32 yards, and Carlton Davis's pass interference on Quentin Johnston was the only notable penalty on the night."
"A high ankle sprain kept Milton Williams out for several weeks after he was placed on IR following their game on Thursday Night Football against the Jets, while Robert Spillane and Harold Landry each missed significant time towards the end of the year. This was the first week we saw all three players in action since November 13, and the defense didn't disappoint. After Sunday night, the Patriots have allowed just 17.4 PPG when the aforementioned three players are on the field together."
The Patriots defeated the Chargers 16-3 in the wildcard round, limiting Justin Herbert to 159 passing yards and stifling the ground game. Kimani Vidal rushed 11 times for 31 yards, or 21 yards on ten carries excluding a fumble recovery. New England generated six sacks for 39 yards and recorded 39 pressures, a season high, while no Chargers pass catcher exceeded 32 yards. Key plays included forced fumbles by Marcus Jones and K'Lavon Chaisson and a pivotal rep by Milton Williams. With Milton Williams, Robert Spillane and Harold Landry together, the defense has allowed 17.4 PPG.
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