Perry's Report Card: Pats defense shines against Herbert's Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Patriots showed up at SoFi Stadium for a midterm exam Sunday.
Pass and they would be in the mix to finish near the top of the class. No guarantees. Just in the mix. Fail and it might not be curtains on the year, but it would be a steep uphill climb the rest of the way. Stressful. Not what you're looking for.
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In beating the Chargers on Sunday, 27-24, the Patriots didn't necessarily pass with flying colors.