The New England Patriots will try to snap their five-game losing streak in Saturday’s clash with the Los Angeles Chargers. They’ll look to bounce back from a surprisingly close 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. Quarterback Drake Maye went 22-of-36 passing for 261 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Chris Rose will handle the play-by-play duties, while Ross Tucker will handle the analysis. Steve Wyche will be on the sideline for the NFL Network contest, as the Patriots look to get their fourth win of the season.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots on December 28, 2024.

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As of Monday, the Chargers are solid favorites for Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium. Most sportsbooks have L.A. favored by 5.5 points. Here’s a rundown of where the betting lines stand as of the time of writing:

The NFL announced that the Patriots will be playing a Saturday afternoon game in Week 17 against the Chargers.

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The Denver Broncos are still feeling the impact of their loss last Thursday night to the Los Angeles Chargers but overall, the team is sitting in a good spot. The Broncos still control their own fate when it comes to qualifying for the postseason and a win over the Cincinnati Bengals this Saturday will clinch a playoff spot for the team for the first time since 2015.