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Patriots without Wise; Gordon and Henry active for Chargers

Jan. 13, 2019 12:14 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots will be without defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. when New England hosts the Chargers in the divisional playoffs. ...

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Foxborough, Mass. At right, in a Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers walks on the field in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. The Chargers and Patriots meet in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/File)
Rivers, Chargers look to end dominance by Brady, Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 13, 2019 02:54 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50), joined by linebackers Dee Ford (55) andAnthony Hitchens (53), leaps to recover a ball fumbled by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Divisional Playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2019 12:17 AM EST

Rust never sleeps? Teams coming off NFL byes not worried

By Barry Wilner Jan. 12, 2019 11:18 AM EST
NFL teams buck for a playoff bye all season. Then people wonder if those four lucky clubs are going to be rusty when they return in the divisional round. ...

Chargers list TE Hunter Henry as questionable vs. Patriots

By Joe Reedy Jan. 11, 2019 04:11 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is hopeful of playing less than eight months after suffering a knee injury, but it is likely to...

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady keeps limber on the sideline in the cold weather during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in Foxborough, Mass. His coach downplays it, but Tom Brady knows the cold-weather New England Patriots should have an advantage when they host the warm-weather Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady ready for cold weather, LA Chargers on Sunday

By Mike Shalin Jan. 11, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Chargers sign Nick Rose to handle kickoffs against Patriots

Jan. 11, 2019 01:09 PM EST
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have signed kicker Nick Rose ahead of Sunday's AFC playoff game against New England. Rose is...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks during a news conference, in Carson, Calif. The Chargers held Tom Brady and New England to just one touchdown in four red zone trips in last year's game. After flummoxing Baltimore last week, Gus Bradley is hoping to come up with another successful game plan this week. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Chargers' defensive goal vs. Patriots: Get pressure on Brady

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2019 08:46 PM EST

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) and his brother cornerback Jason McCourty (30) warm up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC divisional round game, Sunday, Jan. 13, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' playoff run special for McCourty twins

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 10, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Chargers-Patriots Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (13-4) at NEW ENGLAND (11-5) Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Patriots by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Graphic looks at NFL divisional round matchups and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;
Philly has St. Nick but New Orleans has lots of Saints

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2019 10:03 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles responds to a reporter's question during an availability Wednesday Jan. 9, 2019 in Philadelphia. The Eagles face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in a divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)
Nick Foles is proving to be Mr. Clutch

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2019 01:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person familiar with the decision says the New York Jets have hired former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase as their head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 night because the team had not yet announced the hiring.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Column: Where have all the NFL's black coaches gone?

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 10, 2019 01:28 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebates as he walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. Los Angeles won 23-17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Kings of the Road: Chargers have thrived in games out East

By Joe Reedy Jan. 09, 2019 09:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018 file photo Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Brandon Mebane warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Carson, Calif. Mebane is likely to play for the Chargers this week following the death of 7-week old daughter. Makenna Mebane died on Jan. 3. She was born on Nov. 12 with a defective heart condition. The Chargers defensive end was in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife, Amena, and other two children, 4-year-old Mahailey and 2-year-old Makai, for most of the past two months while Makenna received treatment for a stomach infection. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)
Mebane back with Chargers following death of infant daughter

By Joe Reedy Jan. 09, 2019 07:28 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC divisional round game, Sunday, Jan. 13, in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots defense aims to win 'mind game' with crafty Rivers

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 09, 2019 06:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Foxborough, Mass. McDaniels expects to be with the New England Patriots for at least another season. The Patriots offensive coordinator said Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, that “the book is closed” on him interviewing for other open head coaching jobs and that he is committed to New England moving forward.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Pats' McDaniels: 'Book is closed' interviewing for open jobs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 08, 2019 01:14 PM EST

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Even in era of offense, NFL playoffs come down to defense

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (54) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Chargers could use 7 defensive backs again this week

By Joe Reedy Jan. 07, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Brady's respect for Rivers is high entering playoff matchup

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 07, 2019 07:56 PM EST