"Dial up the pressure against Herbert New England's defense hasn't anchored by an elite pass rush, with only six teams recorded fewer than the 35.0 sacks the Patriots racked up this past season. But the likes of Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, and Harold Landry might be looking more akin to Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett on Sunday when matched up against Los Angeles' porous offensive line."
"After losing their starting tackles in Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt to season-ending injuries in August and November, respectively, Los Angeles' O-line has floundered - often putting QB Justin Herbert under duress. Herbert is one of the more gifted quarterbacks in the league today. But he's taken a beating behind this offensive line, including a career-high 54 sacks taken and 129 total quarterback hits."
New England returns to Gillette Stadium for a wild-card playoff game after a 14-3 turnaround season and faces a shorthanded Los Angeles Chargers team. The Chargers have lost starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt to season-ending injuries, leaving a porous offensive line that frequently puts Justin Herbert under pressure. Herbert absorbed a career-high 54 sacks and 129 total quarterback hits and ranks poorly in passer rating when pressured. New England's defensive front, including Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, and Harold Landry, presents an opportunity to apply consistent pressure and exploit those offensive-line weaknesses.
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