On Sunday, the New England Patriots played their best game of the season — especially in the first half: the team moved the football at will against the Los Angeles Chargers early on, and with the exception of a long touchdown pass given up in the first quarter shut one of the NFL’s best offenses down. It was a dominant performance that helped New England jump to a commanding 35-7 lead at the half.
The Patriots added three more points midway through the third period to increase their lead even further. And even though L.