7 quick takeaways from the Patriots’ impressive shutout of the Chargers

The Patriots have won three in a row with a chance to make a playoff push.

The New England Patriots have won three straight games for the first time this season after completing a 45-0 thrashing of the Los Angeles Chargers this afternoon.

Anthony Lynn’s team was downright outcoached in this matchup, as the Patriots looked dominant for the first time this season. Bill Belichick showed off his defensive genius by completing shutting down an explosive offense led by Justin Herbert.

Special teams was the biggest difference in this game, as the Patriots were able to score twice with their unit and set themselves up with great field position in the other situations.

These are a few things we should take away from the Patriots’ dismantling of the Chargers.