Patriots coach Mike Vrabel bleeds from lip after celebrating with star defensive lineman

11, 2026.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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“We talked to them about being willing to spill some blood out there, that the big dogs come out in January,” Vrabel told reporters after the game.“I think Milt took that to heart in the way that he played the game, in the way he finished the game.He came over and got me pretty good.That’s what happens.”

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The Chargers were 1-for-10 on third downs and 1-for-3 on fourth downs during the game.The defense forced a fumble and sackedJustin Herbertsix times.

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New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) celebrates a sack during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium on Jan.11, 2026.(David Butler II/Imagn Images)

Williams had two of the six sacks on Herbert.

“Man, I was just turnt,” Williams said during his moment with Vrabel.“That’s just pure emotion.I think I headbutted everybody, but I forgot Vrabes ain’t have no helmet on.He’ll be all right though.”

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11, 2026.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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The Patriots will face the winner of the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers in the Divisional Round.It’s the first time New England will play in the Divisional Round since they won the Super Bowl in the 2018 season with Bill Belichick as the head coach andTom Bradyas the quarterback.

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