The loss moved New England (3-12) into position for the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, something the Patriots will likely maintain with losses in the final games against Los Angeles and Buffalo. Wins in either contest would likely drop New England several spots in the draft order.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is returning after briefly leaving Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a head injury.

Justin Herbert throws 3 touchdowns in a 40-7 road victory over New England as coach Jim Harbaugh leads the team back to the playoffs in his first season

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New

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