Patriots' Defeat Raises Questions About Mayo's Future

The New England Patriots suffered a humiliating 40-7 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers, raising concerns about head coach Jerod Mayo's future after the team fell to a 3-13 record. Despite a promising performance against Buffalo the previous week, the Patriots' offense was stifled as chants of 'Fire Mayo' echoed through an increasingly empty Gillette Stadium. Justin Herbert led the Chargers to victory, throwing three touchdown passes and securing a playoff spot for the team, while rookie Ladd McConkey set new franchise rookie records. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are grappling with internal challenges as they head into the playoffs with a 10-6 record. Head coach Mike Tomlin has promised significant changes following a string of losses, as the team seeks to overcome its playoff drought. In contrast, the Houston Texans delivered a lackluster performance in a 31-2 loss to the Ravens, marred by ineffective plays and poor individual performances.