The New England Patriots secured a decisive 16-3 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers, advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs. The game, held at Gillette Stadium, featured a dominant performance by the Patriots” defense, which not only pressured quarterback Justin Herbert but also left a mark on their head coach, Mike Vrabel.
During a celebratory moment near the game”s conclusion, Vrabel sustained a bloody lip while embracing defensive tackle Milton Williams, who had just delivered a powerful sack on Herbert, contributing to the team”s total of six sacks for the night. Despite the minor injury, Vrabel was seen laughing on the sidelines as he tried to clean the blood from his face.
In a spirited postgame address to his team, Vrabel lightheartedly remarked, “We said all along that you have to be willing to spill some blood and the big dogs come out in January. Milt came over there and he knocked the living s— out of me. But I ain”t afraid to spill a little blood either.”
Williams, also in good spirits, joked with reporters after the game, stating, “I was turnt. I forgot he didn”t have a helmet on.” This playful exchange encapsulated the high energy and camaraderie within the team following their playoff success.
The Patriots have been one of the standout stories of the 2025 NFL season, and they will now prepare to host another playoff game next Sunday. Fans are eager to see if the team can carry their momentum forward, with hopes that Vrabel will be a bit more cautious during postgame celebrations in the future.
