The Patriots defense dominated Josh Allen by restricting him to two catches for 154 yards and restricting Bills running game.
Kyle Schooler made history during the Patriots first drive of the second quarter by blocking a punt with two blocks in one season – joining Shea McClellin as only two players for New England to achieve that feat.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Chargers Vs New England Patriots Match Player Stats.
Here’s a comparative cheat‑sheet for both teams’ key roster groups as of mid‑June 2025:
| Position Group | Los Angeles Chargers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterbacks | Justin Herbert, Taylor Heinicke, Trey Lance, DJ Uiagalelei | Drake Maye, Josh Dobbs, (Ben Wooldridge practice‑squad bubble) |
| Running Backs | Najee Harris, Omarion Hampton, Hassan Haskins, Jaret Patterson, Raheim Sanders, Kimani Vidal | Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, TreVeyon Henderson, Lan Larison |
| Wide Receivers | Mike Williams, Tre Harris (draft pick), KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Jalen Reagor, Derius Davis, Luke Grimm, Dez Fitzpatrick | Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Efton Chism III |
| Tight Ends | Tyler Conklin, T.J. Fisk, McCallan Castles, Will Dissly, Oronde Gadsden | Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Brock Lampe (FB), plus depth from UDFAs |
| Offensive Line | Notables: Rashawn Slater (LT), Bradley Bozeman (C), Mekhi Becton (OL), Andre James | Garrett Bradbury (C), Cole Strange, Morgan Moses, Mike Onwenu, Will Campbell |
| Defensive Strength | Derwin James, Khalil Mack (OLB), Bud Dupree (OLB), Nascent draft markets | Christian Barmore, Kyle Dugger, Jabrill Peppers, Carlton Davis III, Milton Williams (DT) |
| Special Teams | Cameron Dicker (K), J.K. Scott (P), Josh Harris (LS) | K Andres Borregales, P Bryce Baringer, LS Julian Ashby |
Defensive Statistics
The Patriots defense is currently allowing opponents to accumulate 246 yards rushing per game and pass for 216, which rank second in the NFL. Their primary strength lies in their ability to create turnovers with league-leading 13 interceptions and an impressive plus-10 turnover ratio; these efforts have been helped along by rookie defenders such as Jordan Richards, Tarik Cohen and Jamar Taylor.
DeMarcus Lawrence and Poona Ford’s front line has proven effective at slowing the run game, although its lack of quickness sometimes allows opposing quarterbacks to find open receivers. Meanwhile, the secondary has also performed excellently under rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still.
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye was injured early in the second half, leading him to leave with a head injury and later returning with less effective performance; fumbling on one series and being sacked again on fourth down was evidence of that decline.
On Sunday against Buffalo Bills, Patriots defense held Josh Allen and his offensive backfield to just 154 passing yards through the air. But this week will present them with a much tougher test as Chargers possess one of the premier receiving groups in the league; Demario Douglas and Antonio Gates boast elite catch rates while producing lots of yards after the catch; Ladd McConkey has also been an important component with 69 catches so far this year.
The Patriots pass defense has also proven itself adept at restricting opposing tight ends, with safety Marte Mapu, corners Alex Austin and Jonathan Jones all ranking among the top ten in pass coverage grades this season. Derwin James, Tony Jefferson and Elijah Molden form an impressive trio of versatile hybrid defenders for the secondary. Each can fill multiple roles during different games. Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley, two inside linebackers ranked fifth and sixth best pass rushers respectively in the NFL, are anchoring this unit on defense. Antonio Cromartie and Jonathan Boulware provide valuable backup support with Antonio providing more pass attempts while their rushing attack remains inconsistent. The New England offense is producing more passes than usual while their running attack remains inconsistent compared with its regular counterpart.
Passing Statistics
The Chargers will travel to New England in their final game of 2024 against the Patriots for their season-ending clash, hoping to advance in their respective playoff races; currently the Chargers sit fourth place while New England are last place.
This will be the second meeting between these teams in three years in New England; the Chargers won their initial encounter 6-0 back in 2023. Gillette Stadium will host this contest on December 3rd.
Justin Herbert connected with Derius Davis for a 23-yard touchdown pass to give the Chargers an early 7-0 advantage. They continued their dominance on their next drive as Ladd McConkey caught a 36-yard touchdown pass to extend it further and extend their lead further, until Rob Gronkowski scored on 1-yard run to reduce it back down to 10-7.
After an attempted field goal was missed, the Chargers quickly took control of the second half. With Drake Maye connecting with Kendrick Bourne on a 27-yard crossing route for a touchdown, they advanced 17-7. While New England attempted a comeback late in regulation time with under 30 seconds remaining possession, Yannick Ngakoue’s dive move penalty moved the Chargers closer to scoring territory and ensured victory was never in question.
But that was as close as they got before being defeated 41-28. Their offense struggled without Rob Gronkowski who played only a limited role in passing game; instead they relied heavily on Michel’s running attack which gained them 129 yards and three touchdowns.
The Patriots also benefitted from improved performances from Poona Ford, Otito Ogbonnia and Denzel Perryman – three key defensive lineman for New England who helped neutralize Chargers run defense, which struggled throughout most of the afternoon – with running back Melvin Gordon and Antonio Gibson each rushing for over 100 yards combined, while Rhamondre Stevenson added 56 yards on the ground alone.
Receiving Statistics
Following last week’s hard loss against the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots attempted to rebound in an interconference game against Los Angeles Chargers. Defense was key here as it held Los Angeles Chargers to just 154 passing yards. Meanwhile, offense struggled mightily throughout the second half.
Drake Maye had an impressive first series, leading the Patriots on an effective scoring drive on their opening possession. But on their next possession he turned over the ball unintentionally; he must improve his ball security against an aggressive group of cornerbacks and safeties like Denzel Perryman and Daiyan Henley.
Derius Davis caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert during the opening drive, but it came after Jonathan Jones lost control of a fumble which was recovered by Marte Mapu. Luckily, however, the Patriots were able to prevent LA from getting into the red zone on its subsequent two drives; including one where Maye was taken down for one-yard loss on 3rd and 4.
On the other hand, the Chargers had great success against the Patriots secondary on their final three drives of the game, scoring two touchdowns. Although a number of defensive players remain injured – Patrick Chung out with knee surgery and Christian Gonzalez with concussion; Jamar Taylor and Dont’a Hightower performed admirably against opposing wide receivers, with Jason McCourty and Alex Austin ranking as sixth best pairing against wide receivers this season.
Rex Burkhead and James White of the Patriots provided significant ground game contributions with each running for over 100 yards apiece; yet despite these impressive efforts, the Patriots could not maintain their early advantage and ultimately fell 40-7 against Los Angeles Chargers.
Offensive Statistics
The Patriots began strong, scoring touchdowns on each of their initial three drives and scoring twice more before Drake Maye committed another turnover (another loss would give him 15). They eventually had to punt after Drake Maye again turned over the ball; thus forcing a punt.
His initial two series were impressive; he completed both with touchdown passes to DeMario Douglas and Austin Hooper, before faltering thereafter. A pass intended for Cole Strange was intercepted by Derwin James on fourth down, followed by incompletions leading to punts.
On New England’s next drive, Maye attempted to scramble for a first down but took an impactful hit that forced him out for further evaluation. Later in the quarter he returned, yet was no longer his original self.
Joey Bosa blitzed to beat Maye’s blocking effort and sack him on 3rd and 10; James then picked off Douglas on 4th-and-12.
After this point, Maye had to punt on both his remaining drives of the game, being sacked twice during that span and having one Chargers touchdown come via Rhamondre Stevenson fumbling during a fake field goal attempt resulting in one touchdown by them.
Maye struggled in the passing game and his errant pitch to DeMario Douglas in the second quarter was easily recovered by James to set up an easy touchdown for the Chargers. Furthermore, Maye fumbled on their first possession in the third quarter.
The Patriots’ pass coverage unit once again delivered, restricting Philip Rivers to just a handful of big plays. Their secondary was led by cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and J.C. Jackson who both had strong performances while helping limit Keenan Allen (who was held to just two receptions). Unfortunately, however, their run defense was an all-day failure with linebackers not helping set an edge and safeties not providing coverage in deep half of field.
