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Chargers Aim to Secure Playoff Spot Against Struggling Patriots

Los Angeles looks to clinch a postseason berth in Jim Harbaugh's first season as head coach, while New England hopes to play spoiler with rookie QB Drake Maye.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) can clinch their second playoff appearance since 2018 with a win over the New England Patriots (3-12) on Saturday.
  • Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is on the verge of breaking Peyton Manning's record for most passing yards in a player's first five NFL seasons, needing only 153 yards to surpass the mark.
  • Rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey is close to becoming the third Chargers rookie to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season, needing just 40 more yards to hit the milestone.
  • New England's rookie quarterback Drake Maye has thrown a touchdown pass in seven consecutive games, tying a franchise rookie record, but has also thrown an interception in each of those games.
  • The Chargers' defense, ranked first in scoring this season, has allowed 20 or fewer points in all seven of their road games and aims to extend that streak to eight.