Drake Maye took a hit to the head Saturday, missed one drive, then returned in the Patriots’ blowout loss. Here’s what Maye had to say about everything after the game.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

New England Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye is headed to the locker room in Week 17's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering a helmet-to-helmet hit early in the first quarter and going to the medical tent. Drake Maye was shown on the broadcast heading to the locker room. https://t.co/i8jmbFMdNj

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots.

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots

With Chargers now in, Saturday's NFL tripleheader could still vault Broncos into postseason and potentially put Rams on verge of NFC West crown.

The Patriots were torched by Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey on Saturday — just months after passing on the Georgia product in the 2024 NFL Draft. During April’s draft, New England, who was in the market for a wide receiver, had a shot to take McConkey with the 34th overall pick.

Ladd McConkey scores on a 40-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert to extend the Chargers' lead to 27-7 vs. the Patriots.

The Los Angeles Chargers were stomping the New England Patriots on Saturday in Foxboro. Rookie WR Ladd McConkey had two TD receptions and could have had a third if Justin Herbert didn't overthrow him.