The victory marked the first postseason win for New England post-Tom Brady and their first since winning Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams to conclude the 2018 season. The Patriots will host the winner of Monday's matchup between the fifth-seeded Houston Texans and the fourth-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round.

The Patriots’ defense was swarming all night, with a dominant pass rush leading New England to a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers during Wild Card Weekend.

The Denver Broncos (14-3) defeated the Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) 19-3 at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday afternoon, securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Check out the game highlights below, courtesy of the NFL's official YouTube page.

Check out the top highlights from the Broncos' 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers as Denver sealed the AFC's top seed.

Watch highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos during the 2025 NFL season.

The NFL's wild-card weekend kicked off Saturday with a wild one in Carolina, where the Los Angeles Rams hung on for a 34-31 victory over the Panthers. In the late window, the Green Bay Packers led by as many as 18 points before the Chicago Bears made a push in the fourth quarter to beat Green Bay 31-27.

Highlights from the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers during the 2025 NFL season.

New England's 16-3 victory over the Chargers showcased a significant coaching and quarterback advantage, emphasizing the need for better game management.