The Patriots are back home for the final two weeks of the 2024 season as they look to close the year on a high note.

The Chargers clinched a playoff berth in Harbaugh’s first season — a year after they won only five games. They did it in as convincing a fashion as possible, dominating New England for four quarters. Herbert led the way through the air with McConkey serving as his top target.

The Los Angeles Chargers are back in the playoffs. But the message is clear: They have their eyes on achieving much more.

Here’s everything we know from the Patriots’ Week 17 loss: No answer for Ladd McConkey: The Patriots had no answers defensively for Chargers star rookie receiver Ladd McConkey, who torched them for 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns. There were multiple breakdowns in communication in the secondary that led to big plays for McConkey.

The Chargers' leading rusher has missed the last four games due to a knee injury suffered in Week 12 against his former team.