Newton, special teams lead Patriots to 45-0 rout of Chargers
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center left, shakes hands with Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn at the end of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center left, shakes hands with Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn at the end of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Dec. 06, 2020 08:12 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 06, 2020 06:05 PM EST
New England Patriots' Devin McCourty, left, returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New England Patriots' Devin McCourty, left, returns a blocked field goal for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 06, 2020 06:14 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:57 PM EST
New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson, left, runs back with an intercepted pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson, left, runs back with an intercepted pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:26 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton gets into the end zone for a rushing touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton gets into the end zone for a rushing touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 06, 2020 06:04 PM EST
New England Patriots defensive back Cody Davis (22) blocks a field goal attempt from Los Angeles Chargers kicker Mike Badgley, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The ball was recovered by New England's Devin McCourty, bottom center, who returned the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New England Patriots defensive back Cody Davis (22) blocks a field goal attempt from Los Angeles Chargers kicker Mike Badgley, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. The ball was recovered by New England's Devin McCourty, bottom center, who returned the ball for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 06, 2020 06:13 PM EST
The New England Patriots celebrate after Devin McCourty returned a block field goal attempt for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The New England Patriots celebrate after Devin McCourty returned a block field goal attempt for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 06, 2020 06:16 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton smiles as he conducts an interview at the end of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton smiles as he conducts an interview at the end of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 06, 2020 08:13 PM EST