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After having to wait an extra day following the Wild Card game between the Texans and the Colts, the Patriots finally found out who they'll play in the divisional round next weekend.
In a battle of field goals, the Chargers pulled out the win over the Ravens on the road Sunday, earning them the chance to travel to Gillette Stadium next week to play the Patriots.
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In the playoff formula, the second-seeded Patriots get the highest remaining seed left in the AFC bracket, while the top-seeded Chiefs play the lowest remaining seed.
With the sixth-seeded Colts wining Saturday, the Chiefs' opponent was determined automatically, while the Patriots awaited the winner between the fourth-seeded Ravens and fifth-seeded Chargers.
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The Patriots and Chargers have yet to play in the 2018 season, and last played in the playoffs during the Patriots' historic 2007 season.
The two teams will kick off Sunday, Jan. 13 at 1:05 p.m.
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