Fans gather at local bar on Sunday Night Playoffs

Pat's Nation is hopeful for a playoff run. 22 News reporter Nicole Buddy joins us live in studio with how fans are feeling leading up to tonight's matchup. Christina, tonight has been a long time coming for not only the Pats, but the fans. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and they want more playoff football, but they have a message for the team as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers. >> Just heart. >> Just heart. That's all I need. You just got to keep faith in the team and watch what they build. >> Patriots fans preparing themselves for a night of playoff football on Sunday. Something that hasn't happened since 2021. >> You got to realize Tom Brady is gone and it takes a little while for you to get a team together and a good quarterback. And it seems the team has a good quarterback. >> The Pats taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wildcard round. I'd like to say the Pats are going to roll in, but I do think it's going to be a very close game. >> But where else would Pat Nation be ahead of the game? This is what Rumble Seat looks like at just 6:00 on Sunday. Fans have been packing this place, trying to catch the other games to see who the Pats could possibly play if they take home a win on Sunday. In his sixth season, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is seeking his first ever playoff win. Drake May also eyeing his first playoff win. He would be the fifth quarterback to win an MVP within his first two seasons. Fans hopeful for more playoff games. With a season nearly as good as this bullseye. And the fans I talked to earlier say this could be the Pats here. They are hoping they make it as far as possible. But for right now, the Pats are up by three. We'll continue to keep you updated on how tonight turns out on 22 News at 11.