Last year, Patriots they delivered the worst defeat in their history to the Chargers by beating them 45-0 in Week 13. Now, Justin Herbert and company will look to return the favor at SoFi Stadium. Also, the Chargers haven’t beaten the Patriots since 2008.
Here are the five players to follow from the game between New England and Los Angeles.
Justin Herbert/QB/Chargers
Justin Herbert had his worst rookie game in last season’s loss to the Patriots. He completed 26 of 53 pitches, suffered two interceptions and was sacked three times.
Now, with more experience and a better offensive line, everything indicates that Herbert will have a totally different performance. Oregon’s product has 1,771 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions after completing 65.4 percent of his passes.
Hunter Henry/TE/Patriots
Henry spent the first five years of his career with the San Diego / Los Angeles ChargersHowever, the team decided not to have him after a season under the franchise tag. During his stint with the Bolts, he caught 196 passes for 2,322 yards and 21 touchdowns.
For this season, the player signed a lucrative deal with the Patriots as soon as free agency began. After seven weeks with the New England team, he has 24 receptions for 264 yards and four touchdowns.
Larry Rountree III/RB/Chargers
With the possible absence of Austin Ekeler from a hip injury that kept him out of team practices, Rountree III will be the starting running back of the team to face the Patriots. The rookie’s role has been in short-yardage situations and he still hasn’t received a pass from Herbert.
Kyle Dugger/S/Patriots
Dugger was drafted in the second round of the 2020 Draft and his selection was questioned by many experts. A year later, it appears that Lenoir-Rhyne’s product has been acclimated to the NFL.
Acorde a Pro Football Reference, Dugger played 58 percent of defensive snaps in 2020 and in 2021 he has played 84 percent. Plus, in the last two games, against the Cowboys and Jets, he has posted an interception.
Asante Samuel Jr./CB/Chargers
Asante Samuel Jr.’s bond with New England is a family one. Asante Samuel Sr. played for the Pats between 2003 and 2007 and won two Super Bowl rings under Bill Belichick..
The rookie, drafted in the second round of the last draft, has made a difference to the Chargers’ defense. Although Florida State graduate He has allowed 19 receptions and three touchdowns on 32 passes thrown in his direction. he has 20 tackles, five passes defended and two interceptions.
