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Patriots-Chargers recap: McConkey torches Pats in humiliating 40-7 loss

The Patriots had no answers on either side of the ball.

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Tom Curran and Ted Johnson share their brutally honest thoughts on the Patriots’ performance in their 40-7 loss to the Chargers

What to Know

  • Drake Maye exited with a head injury in the first quarter but later returned to complete 12 of 22 passes for 117 yards and one touchdown.
  • Chargers rookie Ladd McConkey racked up eight catches for 94 yards with two touchdowns.
  • Los Angeles scored on seven consecutive possessions after punting on its opening drive.
  • The Patriots (3-13) have lost six straight entering their season finale against the Bills next Sunday.

The New England Patriots erased any progress they showed last Sunday with an embarrassing effort Saturday at Gillette Stadium.

The Patriots (3-13) fell 40-7 to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17, suffering their most lopsided loss in a season full of ugly defeats. The Chargers (10-6) have clinched a playoff spot with their victory, while New England maintains its hold on the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with the loss.

Check out highlights, postgame reaction and more from Patriots-Chargers below.

December 28, 2024 4:00 pm

FINAL: Patriots fall 40-7 to Chargers

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Patriots offense can't stay on the field

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Halftime: Patriots trail Chargers 20-7

December 28, 2024 1:58 pm

Christian Gonzalez exits with head injury

December 28, 2024 1:50 pm

Drake Maye back in at QB for Patriots

December 28, 2024 1:15 pm

Stevenson starts over Gibson at RB

December 28, 2024 11:40 am

Patriots-Chargers inactives

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