The Los Angeles Chargers used an old New England Patriots playoff game as motivation following the team’s collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars in last season’s AFC wild-card matchup.
The Chargers blew a 27-point lead and were heavily scrutinized by the media and fans in regards to their handling of the game. The organization did make some offseason changes, most notably bringing in Kellen Moore as an offensive coordinator.
The Chargers quickly turned the page on last season and have shifted focus to 2023. One of the motivational tactics coach Brandon Staley used was a reel of other famous sports collapses, including the New England Patriots’ 2006 AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts.