Felger & Massarotti Patriots Take Down Chargers in Wild Card Matchup // Patriots Defensive Performance in Win // Justin Herbert’s Performance - 1/12 (Hour 1)
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Jan 12, 2026 The discussion kicks off with insights on the Patriots' gritty win over the Chargers in the Wild Card round. Listeners weigh in on the game while the panel debates whether it was the Patriots' defense or Justin Herbert's mistakes that sealed the deal. There's praise for Milton Williams' impactful plays and critiques of the Chargers' questionable playcalling. Highlights also include contrasting quarterback performances and a focus on the challenges facing the Chargers' offensive line. The episode captures the tense atmosphere and intriguing matchups ahead.
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Quarterbacks Decided The Game
- The quarterbacks determined the game's outcome as Drake May improved and Justin Herbert regressed.
- Murray bluntly labels Herbert's playoff showing as poor and inconsistent.
Coverage Created Herbert's Problems
- Patriots' coverage and tight secondary play disrupted Herbert's reads and timing.
- Murray and Felger note many open windows went unthrown, suggesting Herbert either missed reads or was rushed.
Force Tight Coverage And Matchups
- Use tight coverage and mixed man/zone to force mistakes and limit big plays.
- Tony Massarotti highlights Patriots matching up tighter than all season as a strategic lever.