| Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at New England Patriots (14-3) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 11, 8:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | |||
| Where to Watch: NBC |
NFL 2026 Wild Card Matchup
The NFL playoffs are heating up with the weekend ending, and bettors could end the weekend in style with the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the New England Patriots. With the weekend heating up, the NFL playoffs could get intense with the Patrirots regining their playoff rivalry against the Chargers. With the Los Angeles Chargers rested and the New England Patriots getting hot, this game could help bettors win cash in this prime-time game.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | +3.5 | +166 | Over 46.5 |
| New England Patriots | -3.5 | -198 | Under 46.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Los Angeles Chargers | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 21.6 | Points Per Game | 28.8 |
| 212.2 | Passing Yards Per Game | 250.5 |
| 121.6 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 128.9 |
| 20.0 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 18.8 |
| 179.9 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 193.5 |
| 105.4 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 101.7 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers have been playing well to end the season, but they have been plagued by injury issues. Los Angeles has been experiencing a rough patch of injuries with their offensive line, having lost Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater. The Chargers’ offense has been solid with scoring, having 21 points a game. Los Angeles has also gotten a stout defense, allowing 20 points a game to offenses. While the Chargers have flaws in their offense, being hurt and allowing Justin Herbert to get sacked 54 times. Harbert has been playing well, but could face pressure from the Patriots’ defense.
New England Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers are a solid team, but they are facing a resurgent New England Patriots team that could make their lives miserable. New England has been having a strong season with Drake Maye putting up MVP numbers in December. Maye has been excellent this season and could have a strong game against the Chargers, even if the secondary is a solid unit.
New England’s veteran receivers have been helpful with Maye’s development, and they have been a high-scoring offense for the team this season. The Patriots’ defense has also been a strong unit, allowing 19 points a game, and could pressure the Chargers’ offensive line on Sunday night.
Prediction
In a game that could be intense for both teams, the New England Patriots could win this game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to being healthier at the end of the regular season. The Patriots’ offense has been healthy to end the season, and could take advantage of the Chargers’ defense, which has been struggling to end the season.
While the Chargers have a team that has playoff experience, they could struggle against the Patriots and their defense, which has been playing well this season. Bettors with the data in hand and the health of both teams should go with the Patriots, but not to cover, due to the Chargers’ strong offensive play, and the chance to make it close.
