What to Know
- Drake Maye exited with a head injury in the first quarter but later returned to complete 12 of 22 passes for 117 yards and one touchdown.
- Chargers rookie Ladd McConkey racked up eight catches for 94 yards with two touchdowns.
- Los Angeles scored on seven consecutive possessions after punting on its opening drive.
- The Patriots (3-13) have lost six straight entering their season finale against the Bills next Sunday.
The New England Patriots erased any progress they showed last Sunday with an embarrassing effort Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots (3-13) fell 40-7 to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17, suffering their most lopsided loss in a season full of ugly defeats. The Chargers (10-6) have clinched a playoff spot with their victory, while New England maintains its hold on the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with the loss.
Check out highlights, postgame reaction and more from Patriots-Chargers below.