5 Questions w/ Pats Pulpit: Chargers rushing attack could spur upset win

Key Highlights

• The former head coach has struggled when tasked with leading organizations, but he brings invaluable expertise as a play-designer/caller, and the offense has adapted to maximize his quarterback’s skill set. Ultimately, Maye deserves credit for playing with more consistency, accuracy, and better decision-making, but McDaniels’ presence has been an undeniable key to his massive year two jump.2.) Based on final regular season records, the Patriots had 11 games on their schedule against the 10 worst teams in the NFL this year.
• Is that a cause for concern in regards to the team’s contender standing?
• Is there any worry that they aren’t as tried and tested as the other team heading into the playoffs?I think the Patriots’ light schedule has been most apparent on defense.
• New England has been a bottom-tier run defense after a dominant start to the season, and I could see LA having success outside the tackles.
• The Patriots have also faced several backup-quality passers, and they’ve struggled against dual-threat passers and shifty, explosive receivers like Ladd McConkey.