NFL Media Reacts To First Half Vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots hit the postseason with the greatest power they have available. The team had a week off, and it seems like they are more than ready to dominate. The Patriots are playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium, and things develop really well for the team. The NFL media reacted to the score.

The Patriots are the higher seed after owning the NFC East. However, the Chargers offer a better record at 12-4. The teams are evenly matched, and both squads have star quarterbacks and sharp weapons in the offense and defense. The Patriots need to engage their best tricks to win this game. what did the NFL media say?

The Patriots are playing their best football

The Patriots scored touchdowns on the first four drives and yes, they shut down Philip Rivers and the Chargers in the first half. This is probably the most one-sided half of playoff game that the Patriots played in the Brady era.

Receiver Julian Edelman played his first playoff match since Super Bowl 52. But, he is awesome. He dominated the Chargers’ defense while making history. The receiver is in second place all-time when it comes to playoff receptions. Jerry Rice is the only player with better numbers than him. If Edelman manages to play long and good enough, he can break Rice’s record. Imagine that!

One of the best details about this game is that the Patriots are almost healthy. Deatrich Wise is the only player to be out of the game due to his injury. The team is close to full strength, and that was happening throughout the whole year.

Did head coach Bill Belichick try to score first just to neutralize Melvin Gordon?

“Patriots take the ball. They want to get a lead. I’d look for them to go hurry up and some schemed deceptive plays. Similar to open of Packers game,” Greg A. Bedard said.