Patriots at Chargers
New England Patriots 31, Los Angeles Chargers 14 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Patriots 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Chargers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 162 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 132 yds rushingOronde Gadsden 81 yds receivingCraig Woodson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 295 · 209Passing yards 143 · 178Rushing yards 152 · 31Completions 10/19 · 9/23Yards per carry 13.2 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a decisive matchup on Sunday, the New England Patriots topped the Los Angeles Chargers 31-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race as the season nears its conclusion. The Patriots showcased a strong performance, proving critical for their postseason aspirations in Week 12 of the 2026 season.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 162 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating efficiency in the passing game. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson was a force on the ground, racking up 132 rushing yards and keeping the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the contest. The combination of Maye's precision and Henderson's explosive runs was instrumental in the Patriots' offensive success.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Craig Woodson's interception not only halted a potential Chargers scoring drive but also set the tone for New England's defensive resilience. With the Chargers struggling to find their rhythm, the Patriots' ability to capitalize on mistakes ultimately defined the game's outcome, allowing them to hold off any late-game comeback attempts.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 10/19 | 53% | 162 | 2 | 1 | 94.6 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 9/23 | 39% | 146 | 1 | 4 | 36.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jake BrowningQB | 4/8 | 50% | 41 | 0 | 1 | 25.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 10 | 132 | 13.2 | 6 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 30 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 33 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 36 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert SpillaneWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIISS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian EllissMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair TartDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 4 | 31 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |