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DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF • SUN 01/18 • 3:00 PM EST

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Scott Zolak break down the X's and O's of key moments in the Patriots Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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The No. 2 seed Patriots will host the No. 5 seed Texans on Sunday afternoon, with a trip to the AFC Championship Game on the line. 
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The Patriots advanced to the divisional round with a 16-3 victory over the Chargers on Sunday night, the first playoff win of the Vrabel era.

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  1. Analysis: Patriots to Host Texans in Divisional Round Playoffs at Gillette Stadium on Sunday 
  2. Mic'd Up: Head Coach Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye Lead Patriots to Playoff Victory vs. Chargers
  3. Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad
  4. Head Coach Mike Vrabel Breaks Down Film of the Key Moments from Wild Card Win Over the Chargers
  5. Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Nominated for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year
  6. Patriots Unfiltered: Chargers Recap, Necessary Fixes, Divisional Round
  7. Sights & Sounds: Patriots Defense Records Six Sacks in Wild Card Playoff Win vs. Chargers
  8. After Further Review: How the Patriots Defense Shut Down Herbert, Drake Maye Breakdown and Quick-Hit Film Notes From Wild Card Win vs. Chargers 
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