Close win a good sign for Patriots team now back at .500
New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) walks off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) walks off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Oct. 31, 2021 07:27 PM EDT
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) walk off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) walk off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )

Oct. 31, 2021 07:34 PM EDT