And now? There seems to be a divide between players and fans. After plentiful boos and "Fire Mayo" chants from the Gillette Stadium during their 40–7 loss to the Chargers last Saturday, linebacker Jahlani Tavai says Pats fans need to "know their place":

If the Patriots win, they will match their 4-13 record from last season, but more importantly for some of the coaches, it could possibly bring another year in Foxborough.

After New England Patriots fans emphatically voiced their displeasure during the team’s 40-7 Week 17 loss to the Chargers last Saturday, one of the team’s veteran defensive players expressed his disapproval and had some stern words for the fanbase.

Late in the New England Patriots' 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Saturday at Gillette Stadium, Patriots fans booed their team and asked their ownership to fire Jerod Mayo through a chorus of chants.