Key Highlights
- Mike Vrabel was bloodied.
- Again. The New England Patriots coach was amped up Sunday, pumping his right arm in excitement on the sideline, as defensive tackle Milton Williams sacked quarterback Justin Herbert to secure the team's 16-3 wild-card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Vrabel then walked with a purpose, seeking out Williams to congratulate him. With Gillette Stadium shaking like it did in the Super Bowl championship days when Vrabel played for the franchise, the 6-foot-4 thrust his hands into the 6-3 Williams' chest in excitement. Then he received something in return he wasn't expecting: a blow from Williams' helmet that split his lip."That's just pure emotion.
- I think I head-butted everyone, I just forgot Vrabes didn't have a helmet on," Williams said with a smile.
- "But he'll be all right."OUR COACH.
- New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 12, 2026 He was.