The Patriots have a slew of players listed as questionable, particularly on the defense and offensive line. One significant potential absence could be center Ben Brown, who did not practice this week with a concussion. Coach Jerod Mayo said Lecitus Smith and Cole Strange are potential options to handle snapping duties if Brown is unavailable.

Downfield, the Pats will face tough matchups across the board, none tougher than Derwin James. The All-Pro safety plays all over Los Angeles’ zone-heavy defense, disguising blitzes and coverages. Maye will need to steer clear of James, while looking for his favorite targets in Hunter Henry, DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte.

Welcome to Season 13, Episode 17 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, nostalgia-tinted look at the Patriots’ weekly matchup … So, what constitutes a good day for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye against the Chargers on Saturday?

The NFL's Saturday tripleheader in Week 17 kicks off in Foxborough, where the New England Patriots will play host to the Los Angeles Chargers. While the home team is already elimi

The Chargers vs. Patriots game on Dec. 28 will air live at 1 p.m. ET on the NFL Network. You can watch the Chargers vs. Patriots game on the NFL Network on streaming platforms like Fubo TV, DirecTV, and Hulu with Live TV.