Under Pressure: Drake Maye-Justin Herbert Face Red-Hot Playoff Questions

New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers in a high-stakes Wild Card showdown as rookie QB Drake Maye faces playoff-tested Justin Herbert under the Sunday night lights. Can Maye rise to the challenge in his postseason debut, or will Herbert finally shed his playoff woes and deliver for the Chargers despite a battered offensive line? Key matchups include Milton Williams and Christian Barmore testing the Chargers’ vulnerable pass protection, and the dynamic running back duo of Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson challenging LA’s linebackers.

Nick Cattles and David Droegemeier break down crucial storylines—first-timers versus experience, red zone efficiency, and the impact of turnovers. Insights on how Mike Vrabel and Jim Harbaugh will try to impose their physicality and coaching acumen provide listeners with a comprehensive playoff preview. Who will control the trenches, and which QB will seize their moment? The path to victory begins here.

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