The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round with a 13-point victory that some experts believe did not reflect the dominant style of the team l

Patriots, Drake Maye silence doubters with callback to Tom Brady, Bill Belichick originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New England Patriots, for most of the 21st century, weren't going to lose at Gillette Stadium, especially not in the playoffs.

The second-year Patriots quarterback has New England soaring into the playoffs, stirring memories of a recent quarterback and dynasty.

DeVito was waived by the Giants before the 2025 season and was quickly claimed by the Patriots, where he currently serves as the team's third-string quarterback behind Maye and Dobbs. He has primarily been on the practice squad throughout the regular season.