Just when New England fans were ready to move on from the Miami loss and look ahead to this weekend’s showdown at Pittsburgh, the Chargers reinforced the notion that the Patriots missed a golden opportunity last week.
Philip Rivers led Los Angeles to a thrilling comeback, as the Chargers rallied from a 28-14 deficit in the fourth quarter at Kansas City for a 29-28 win over the Chiefs. With the victory, Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot and pulled even with Kansas City atop the AFC West, as both teams are now 11-3.
Had the Patriots held on in Miami, they would also still be at three losses, with an excellent chance at securing the No.