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The loss moved New England (3-12) into position for the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, something the Patriots will likely maintain with losses in the final games against Los Angeles and Buffalo. Wins in either contest would likely drop New England several spots in the draft order.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit on the sidelines on the first drive of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.