The Patriots are the first team in NFL history to beat three top-5 total defenses in the playoffs.
• Los Angeles Chargers (#5)
• Houston Texans (#1)
• Denver Broncos (#2)
Tough day for the “schedule” narrative…
Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford vs. common opponents this season (CAR, NO, TEN, TB, BAL, ATL):
Maye:
6-0 record
117/170 (69%)
1,495 passing yards
13 TD
3 INT
259 rushing yards, 1 TD
Stafford:
4-2 record
129/182 (71%)
1,544 yards
14 TD
6 INT
-10 rushing yards, 0 TD