It will be a huge challenge for the team, as it will make a cross-country trip to meet the New England Patriots.
Since Tom Brady took over as the Patriots’ quarterback, he holds a 7-3 record against the Chargers. That includes wins in two of the Chargers’ most frustrating postseason losses in team history. On top of that, New England has taken six of the last seven meetings.
But in October 2008, nine years ago, the Chargers got one on New England. That’s the subject of this Throwback Thursday (which is leaning more towards Friday, but oh well.