Los Angeles enters Saturday with a simple scenario on the table: beat the 3-12 Patriots in Foxboro and clinch a playoff spot. New England has not yet beaten a team with a winning record and is in a full teardown under rookie head coach Jerod Mayo and rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Here’s what the Chargers need to do to get it done.

The New England Patriots are winless in their last five games (six weeks including the bye), and on Saturday, they'll host the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England's 3-12 record has already eliminated them from the postseason, but a win would be beneficial for their confidence to end a frustrating season.

New England (3-12) rides a five-game losing streak into a matchup with (-) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Gillette Stadium. The Chargers are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread