Chargers vs. Patriots: Three must-know storylines for Sunday's playoff game

The Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots are set to face off in a Sunday night wild-card playoff game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This matchup will be the first head-to-head meeting between Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, both former NFL players now in their second NFL head-coaching stints. The game will feature dual-threat quarterbacks Justin Herbert for the Chargers and Drake Maye for the Patriots, both of whom have had standout performances this season.

Drake Maye, in his second NFL season, is making his playoff debut for the Patriots and has been a key factor in New England's offensive success. The Patriots will rely on Maye's ability to make plays against a disciplined Chargers defense led by coordinator Jesse Minter. Maye's performance could be pivotal as the Patriots play their first playoff game at Gillette Stadium without Tom Brady as their quarterback.

Justin Herbert, recovering from a broken left hand, leads the Chargers into the postseason