Story byAndrew GouldMon, January 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM UTC·2 min readThe New England Patriots turned back the clock with their first playoff win in seven years. A mainstay of the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era felt deja vu watching his former team gut out a 16-3 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Devin McCourty played in 24 postseason games during his 13-year career with the Patriots. The three-time Super Bowl champion said Monday on “Up & Adams” that Sunday night’s atmosphere at Gillette Stadium was reminiscent of the golden age he experienced. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“That crowd, when it’s go time and you’re playing well, they’re the best out there,” McCourty said.