Who do New England Patriots play in NFL playoffs next? When do they play? What to know about next NFL postseason game, with date, location, opponent.

A pair of AFC powerhouses closed out the Sunday triple-header of wild-card games. The Patriots stymied Justin Herbert and L.A. Here's how it happened:

FOXBOROUGH - Patriots kicker and Miami alum Andy Borregales hasn’t been a New Englander very long, but already seems like a pro handling the cold and wind. Sunday night, during the Patriots 16-3 win over the LA Chargers in their Wildcard playoff matchup, Borregales went 3-for-3, converting kicks of 23, 35 and 39 yards.

The New England Patriots are heading into the divisional round of the playoffs with confidence after their strong defensive effort in Sunday night's win over the Chargers.

The Patriots beat the Chargers in the wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. Here's a look at who New England will play in the divisional round.

Drake Maye leads the Patriots against Justin Herbert and the Chargers at Gillette Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.

Texans face a familiar playoff foe: the Patriots. This rematch ignites a storied divisional round history, with stakes higher than ever.

In a season that’s been defined by MVP chants for Drake Maye and an explosive Patriots offense, it was the other side of the ball that stepped up during Wild Card weekend.