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After defeating the Chargers 27-24 in Los Angeles, the New England Patriots returned to 0.500 this season with a score of 4-4. At the beginning of this game, the two teams reacted to each other with touchdowns in the opening offense, and then played in the second game. Los Angeles scored a touchdown early in the second quarter and began to take the lead.
However, the New England team will be tied at the end of halftime. After the intermission, as Los Angeles continued to maintain a one-point lead, they exchanged points with the two teams again. It was at that time, after the Patriots' offensive three-pointer was out, the pendulum seemed to be swinging in favor of the Chargers. However, former Chargers safety guard Adrian Phillips picked up Justin Herbert in the subsequent possession and scored a touchdown 26 yards away to give New England a 24-17 lead in the fourth quarter. There are 10 minutes and 11 seconds left in the game. They later played 14 games, giving them a two-point lead, which was enough for them to win away games.
Mike Jones completed 18 of 35 passes for 217 yards. Meanwhile, the Patriots' running competition-led by Damien Harris-had a total ground distance of 142 yards and a touchdown. Herbert ended his day with 18 yards and 223 yards, 35 passes, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The Patriots played key games when needed. Naturally, the sixth position falls into this category, but the next 14 games also fall into this category. After the Chargers forced a three-pointer out, the Patriots moved 54 yards and finally kicked a 30-yard field goal, which increased the score by two. Just as important as scoring is the Patriots' ability to shorten the time by about 7 minutes, allowing Los Angeles to return to the game as little as possible. The ball-holders of the various Patriots have made the wise decision to slide in circles to keep the clock ticking as they move on the field. This gave the Chargers enough time to score a touchdown and hope to resume a side kick to tie the game with a later shot.
The passing craze of the New England team also played an important role in this game, especially Matthew Juden, who is still the biggest free agent addition during the offseason. He continued to apply pressure, completing 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits and five tackles. On that day, the Patriots fired Herbert 3 times and ended with a total of 6 quarterback hits.
It can be said that the biggest area where the Chargers struggled in this defeat was third place. They only converted 4 of 12 chances, which helped New England gain about 10 minutes of possession time. These three-pointer problems were a key reason for the Los Angeles offense to remain silent in the last few minutes of the first half. After the second touchdown in the afternoon, the Chargers had two three-pointers and one interception into the break. In the same period of time, the Patriots will score 6 points to narrow the lead of the Chargers.
Mistakes are clearly the killer of Los Angeles, and each of them caused the opponent's score to rise, and both were dragged in by former charger Adrian Phillips. Herbert's first interception occurred with only one minute left in the first half, and then New England played five games to give them a one point lead before halftime. At the same time, the second is the Dagger No. 6 that placed the Chargers on the seven-point hole in the fourth quarter.
GO ADRIAN !!@Phillips_17 Choose six people to lead! 📺: @NFLonCBS / Patriots app pic.twitter.com/bCYNtoNJbX
Phillips's sixth position completely changed the face of the game. New England just got out of the game with a three-pointer on the offensive end, after scoring a field goal in six games for the Chargers to give them a 17-16 lead. Preparing to increase the lead, Justin Herbert and Jared Cook seemed to have some misunderstandings because the near end failed to turn around while pitching, Phillips caught the pitch, and then he would move 26 yards to the end zone. After Mac Jones completed the two-point conversion to Jakobi Meyers, this allowed the Patriots to rise by seven points in the driver's seat.
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Although it can be said that there are more influential games in this game, this game is worth noting because the two players can make amazing efforts. The most obvious is of course Justin Jackson, who cut for 75 yards in the midfield and successfully avoided a handful of Patriots. At the same time, this is also an excellent performance of the corner kick JC Jackson, he was able to knock down Jackson and prevent him from scoring a touchdown. In film reviews, the Patriots coaching staff will definitely emphasize the lack of quick response.
From here, the Patriots will head to Carolina to face the Panthers and their old friend Stephen Gilmore. As for the Chargers, they will face the Eagles in Philadelphia. They just beat the Detroit Lions.
Bill Belichick live post-match press conference: https://t.co/rRpMIobu4r
Devin McCourty live post-match press conference: https://t.co/DRPhcqlFRT
.@DerwinJames is interviewed by the media. https://t.co/Ph8BUpwCm1
Gunner Olszewski live post-match press conference: https://t.co/FOY6EGjsYk
.@Keenan13Allen was interviewed by the media. https://t.co/4CrGJxMX2E
.@KennethMurray was interviewed by the media. https://t.co/5kREbPmJoE
Adrian Phillips live post-match press conference: https://t.co/rt5fC9qA6F
Head coach Brandon Starley was interviewed by the media. https://t.co/afR1gvf1u9
Returned to Los Angeles and got a big dubbing. @Phillips_17 | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/iuqz1UL3Cq
Damian Harris post-match press conference: https://t.co/YGYHWB8NQe
David Andrews live post-match press conference: https://t.co/DBnX3vqQkA
The Patriots achieved a declarative victory after a back-and-forth battle in Los Angeles. @MikeDussault19 Five keys in the game: https://t.co/TZcWZFKLh8
The Patriots achieved a declarative victory after fighting back and forth in Los Angeles. @mikedussalt19 Five keys in the game: https://t.co/TZcWZFKLh8
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Patriots post-match show #NEvsLAC Watch the Patriots post-match show, they broke today's victory. https://t.co/col2j8bEep
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The Patriots pushed vigorously there. Not only did they increase their field goal percentage by two points, but they also shortened their time by nearly 7 minutes due to the Patriots' ball-holders playing heads-up matches.
The shrewd Meyers and Harris both played in circles to keep the clock rolling.
The Patriots' timeout management in the second half was terrible. Already used up 6:38 to play the game.
The Charger led by 11 to 3 today.
He is ready. https://t.co/uYJSv71Dlu
The Patriots continue to face substitution problems. Had to call a timeout to let the right people in.
GO ADRIAN !!@Phillips_17 Choose six people to lead! 📺: @NFLonCBS / Patriots app pic.twitter.com/bCYNtoNJbX
It wasn't a touchdown, but Jakobi Meyers entered the end zone when the 2-point conversion was made.
Adrian Philips revenge game. The former Chargers drafted Justin Herbert and the Patriots took the lead.
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