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.

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.