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Chargers vs. Patriots: Wild Card Showdown!
7 Jan
Summary
- The Chargers and Patriots will play in the AFC Wild Card round on January 11, 2026.
- The Patriots average 8.8 more points than the Chargers allow.
- Neither team has any players listed on the injury report.
The Los Angeles Chargers will travel to face the New England Patriots in a highly anticipated AFC Wild Card matchup. This playoff game is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Gillette Stadium. Both teams are heading into this crucial contest without any players listed on their injury reports, suggesting a full-strength competition.
The Patriots' offense has demonstrated a commanding scoring ability throughout the season, averaging 28.8 points per game. This offensive prowess significantly outpaces the Chargers' defense, which allows an average of 20.0 points. Furthermore, New England's offense gains an average of 6.4 yards per play, compared to Los Angeles' defense, which allows 5.3 yards per play.
In terms of offensive output, the Chargers have managed to score approximately 21.6 points per game, a figure closely aligned with the 18.8 points per game the Patriots' defense concedes. The Patriots' defense has also been stingy, allowing only 295.2 yards per game, which is less than the 333.8 yards per game the Chargers' offense has generated.
