Justin Herbert passed for 281 yards and Ladd McConkey caught two TD passes as the Chargers defeated the New England Patriots 40-7 to clinch a playoff berth.

If Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has given any thought to the possibility of clinching a playoff berth with a win at New England this week, he isn't letting it show.

Justin Herbert passed for 281 yards and a season-high three touchdowns and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched an AFC playoff berth with a dominating 40-7 victory over the New England

The New England Patriots were blown out on on National TV on Saturday, falling to the Los Angeles Chargers, 40-7, at Gillette Stadium.

Jerod Mayo’s future could be up in the air with the New England Patriots organization after the team's 40-7 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. Things got so bad that "fire Mayo" chants could be heard throughout Gillette Stadium during the game.

The New England Patriots face an interesting dilemma as they prepare for Sunday's season finale. Lose at home to the Buffalo Bills, and the Patriots (3-13) secure the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.

SportsLine's model simulated Saturday's Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NFL best bets

The New England Patriots now have the No. 1 selection in the 2025 NFL draft following their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, along with the New York Giants' 45-33 win over the Indianapolis Colts over the weekend.