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.

The Los Angeles Chargers have a massive showdown with the New England Patriots in Week 17. Do the oddsmakers like the Chargers chances on the road?

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.

The New England Patriots (3-12) are an underdog by 4.5 points as they aim to halt a five-game slide in a matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Gillette

Get the best early Chargers vs. Patriots predictions ahead of a critical game for LA. Free NFL picks and predictions for December 28.

The New England Patriots spent Christmas Day away from the practice fields. But had head coach Jerod Mayo’s roster been on hand, center Ben Brown, cornerback Marcus Jones and safety Kyle Dugger would have remained non-participants as the Los Angeles Chargers near Foxborough.

Here's everything you need to know when the Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.