Chargers at Patriots
Los Angeles Chargers 21, New England Patriots 17 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Chargers 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Patriots 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 206 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 120 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 125 yds receivingTarheeb Still 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 241 · 350Passing yards 117 · 195Rushing yards 124 · 155Completions 14/27 · 11/28Yards per carry 5.6 · 9.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8h ago
In a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the New England Patriots 21-17 in Week 5 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was the Chargers who ultimately came away with the victory, improving their standings in the league.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played a pivotal role, throwing for a touchdown that helped secure the win. Meanwhile, the Patriots’ Drake Maye threw for 206 yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. On the ground, TreVeyon Henderson shined for New England, racking up 120 rushing yards, while George Pickens emerged as a key target with 125 receiving yards.
Defensively, the game was marked by standout performances, particularly from Tarheeb Still, who intercepted two passes for the Chargers, providing crucial turnovers that shifted momentum. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Still's second interception set up a scoring drive that allowed the Chargers to take the lead for good. With both teams fighting hard, the Chargers’ ability to capitalize on defensive plays ultimately sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 14/27 | 52% | 138 | 1 | 1 | 63.5 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 11/28 | 39% | 206 | 0 | 4 | 25.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 9 | 59 | 6.6 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 12 | 120 | 10.0 | 65 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 30 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 21 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tanner ArkinTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Trent McDuffieCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt JonesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tito CarvajalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick ScottFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis WilkinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincey NailsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 2 | 55 |
