The loss moved New England (3-12) into position for the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, something the Patriots will likely maintain with losses in the final games against Los Angeles and Buffalo. Wins in either contest would likely drop New England several spots in the draft order.

The Chargers and Patriots are underway in Week 17. Here are quarter-by-quarter updates from New England.

If they’re to upset the Chargers, Drake Maye must out-duel Justin Hebert, his most common pro comparison as a draft prospect. Can he do it? Here’s what else to watch for in Foxboro: Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson fumbled last week in Buffalo,