Chargers Stung by Season’s Abrupt End

Derwin James tackles during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Derwin James and Brandon Mebane celebrate tackling RB Sony Michel during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Jahleel Addae tackles WR Julian Edelman during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Bolts tackle RB James White during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Mike Williams reaches to catch a pass from Philip Rivers during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Keenan Allen catches the ball for a 43-yard touchdown during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game.

Keenan Allen celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Keenan Allen celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Keenan Allen celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Michael Badgley kicks an extra point during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Philip Rivers on the field during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Kyle Emanuel tackles RB James White during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Philip Rivers throws the ball during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Melvin Gordon runs with the ball during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Jahleel Addae on the field during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Bolts line up before the snap during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Adrian Phillips tackles RB Sony Michel during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Joey Bosa during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Joey Bosa during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Casey Hayward tackles WR Chris Hogan during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Austin Ekeler on the field during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Philip Rivers calls a play during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Chargers and Patriots line up before the snap during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Melvin Gordon runs downfield during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Derwin James tackles during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Tyrell Williams catches a pass from Philip Rivers during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Melvin Ingram during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Michael Davis on the field during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Antonio Gates turns to run during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Joey Bosa during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Jahleel Addae tackles RB James White during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Austin Ekeler and Nick Dzubnar tackle WR Julian Edelman on a punt return during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Bolts tackle during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Kyle Emanuel and Rayshawn Jenkins tackle RB Sony Michel during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Brandon Mebane during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Derwin James tackles RB James White during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Joey Bosa during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Desmond King returns a kick during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Mike Williams jumps to catch a pass from Philip Rivers during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Philip Rivers holds the ball during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Mike Williams lands after jumping to catch a pass from Philip Rivers during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Tyrell Williams catches a pass from Philip Rivers during the Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.