Drake Maye 28-yard TD pass gives Patriots 16-3 lead in fourth quarter

Drake Maye 28-yard TD pass gives Patriots 16-3 lead in fourth quarter

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In the Sunday night postseason matchup between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers, quarterback Drake Maye threw a 28-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter. This play, connecting with Hunter Henry, put the Patriots ahead 16-3 with 9:45 remaining. This marked the first touchdown of the night as both teams had struggled offensively. It was also Maye's first postseason touchdown pass. At this point in the game, Maye has completed 18 of 29 passes for 268 yards, with one touchdown, one interception, and a lost fumble. Additionally, Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is questionable to return due to being evaluated for a concussion.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/myles-simmonson January 12, 2026
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