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 Los Angeles Chargers will try to secure a playoff berth when they battle the New England Patriots in a key AFC matchup on Saturday. Los Angeles is coming off a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos, while New England dropped a 24-21 decision at Buffalo ...

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Here are the Chargers’ inactives: QB Easton Stick (emergency 3rd QB), RB Gus Edwards, LB Denzel Perryman, OL Jordan McFadden, OL Trey Pipkins III, TE Hayden Hurst and DL Justin Eboigbe.

The Los Angeles Chargers are getting a vital player back at a pivotal point in the season. The team is activating running back J.K. Dobbins ahead of its Week 17 matchup with the New England Patriots,

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards was ruled out for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury.

The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out running back Gus Edwards for Saturday's game against the New England Patriots.

The Chargers have ruled out running back Gus Edwards (ankle) and listed running back J.K. Dobbins (MCL sprain) as questionable for Saturday's playoff-clinching game against the Patriots.