There might have been a lot of hope from Patriots fans for their wild card round opponent to be the Chargers, as many viewed them as the team to give them the best chance of continuing their postseason, but that doesn't mean it will be an easy game, especially for Drake Maye going against a tough defense.
Days before the game, the Patriots are favored by bettors, even by a small margin, yet analysts' predictions aren't the same.
Perhaps that is due to the matchups each roster will face, like Maye vs. a dominant defense, Justin Herbert vs.