The New England Patriots visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12 of the 2026 NFL season, on Sunday, November 29 at 8:20 PM ET at SoFi Stadium. Dome · Matrixturf. The Patriots are 5-4 (2nd in the AFC East), the Chargers 0-8 (4th in the AFC West). The Patriots went 4-2 down the stretch, the Chargers 0-6.
In 2026 the Patriots scored 23.4 points per game (14th in the NFL) and allowed 23 (15th in the NFL); the Chargers scored 15.1 (32nd in the NFL) and allowed 27.4 (28th in the NFL).
Head-to-head, the recent series reads NE 4–2 over the last 6 meetings, at an average total of 39.5; against the spread it is NE 4–2, and the total has gone OVER 3–3. NE have taken 4 of the last 6 but have yet to win at home in the series — 2 of the 6 landed inside a score.
Injury report: 22 players out and 21 questionable across the two teams — Ben Brown (NE C, Out), Carlton Davis III (NE CB, Out), TreVeyon Henderson (NE RB, Out) and Reggie Gilliam (NE FB, IR, designated to return).
| New England Patriots | Los Angeles Chargers | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-4 | 0-8 |
| Division | 2nd AFC E | 4th AFC W |
| Last six results | W W W L W L | L L L L L L |
| Points / G | 23.4 (14th) | 15.1 (32nd) |
| Total Yds / G | 380.9 (9th) | 316.4 (26th) |
| Yards / Play | 6.2 (5th) | 5.1 (26th) |
| Pass Yds / G | 261 (9th) | 201.9 (24th) |
| Rush Yds / G | 119.9 (10th) | 114.5 (16th) |
| 3rd Down % | 40.4% (11th) | 34.2% (28th) |
| 1st Downs / G | 20.7 (10th) | 16.4 (28th) |
| Turnover Diff | -11 (31st) | -7 (29th) |
| Pts Allowed / G | 23 (15th) | 27.4 (28th) |
| Yds Allowed / G | 347.3 (16th) | 352.6 (18th) |
| Pass Yds Allowed | 250.7 (26th) | 230.6 (12th) |
| Rush Yds Allowed | 96.7 (9th) | 122 (20th) |
| Sacks | 25 (9th) | 13 (30th) |
| Player | Team | Position | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Woods | NE | CB | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Ben Brown | NE | C | Out | Knee |
| Will Campbell | NE | OT | Questionable | Knee |
| Carlton Davis III | NE | CB | Out | Knee |
| Kevin Byard | NE | S | Questionable | Chest |
| Morgan Moses | NE | OT | Questionable | Foot |
| TreVeyon Henderson | NE | RB | Out | Illness |
| Cameron Latu | NE | TE | Questionable | Back |
| Walter Rouse | NE | OL | Questionable | Concussion |
| A.J. Brown | NE | WR | Questionable | Ankle |
| Hunter Henry | NE | TE | Questionable | Foot |
| Reggie Gilliam | NE | FB | IR, designated to return | Knee |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | RB | Doubtful | Knee |
| Justin Herbert | LAC | QB | Questionable | |
| Kayode Awosika | LAC | G | Questionable | Fibula |
| Brenen Thompson | LAC | WR | Questionable | Quadricep |
| Deane Leonard | LAC | CB | Questionable | Concussion |
| Kendall Williamson | LAC | S | Questionable | Calf |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | WR | Questionable | Concussion |
| Brenden Schooler | NE | S | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Isas Waxter | LAC | CB | Questionable | Ankle |
| Justin Eboigbe | LAC | DT | Questionable | Shoulder |
| Denzel Perryman | LAC | LB | IR, designated to return | Pectoral |
| David Njoku | LAC | TE | IR, designated to return | Fibula |
| Greg Van Roten | NE | G | IR, designated to return | Hamstring |
| Derwin James Jr. | LAC | S | Injured reserve | Hamstring |
| Alijah Vera-Tucker | NE | G | Injured reserve | Hamstring |
| Romeo Doubs | NE | WR | Injured reserve | Shoulder |
| Alec Ingold | LAC | FB | Injured reserve | Shoulder |
| Trevor Penning | LAC | G | Injured reserve | Concussion |
| Trey Lance | LAC | QB | Injured reserve | Groin |
| Rashawn Slater | LAC | OT | Injured reserve | Ankle |
| Trey Pipkins III | LAC | OT | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Quintayvious Hutchins | NE | LB | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Dell Pettus | NE | S | Injured reserve | Ankle |
| Mike Onwenu | NE | G | Injured reserve | Ankle |
| Isaiah World | LAC | OT | Out | |
| Khalil Jacobs | NE | LB | Injured reserve | Undisclosed |
| Harold Landry III | NE | LB | Reserve/PUP | Undisclosed |
| Tyler Biadasz | LAC | C | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Myles Montgomery | NE | RB | Injured reserve | |
| Julian Hill | NE | TE | Injured reserve | Knee |
| Deneric Prince | NE | RB | Injured Reserve | |
| Yasir Durant | NE | OT | Injured Reserve | |
| Jeremiah Webb | NE | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Jaquelin Roy | NE | DT | Injured Reserve | |
| Bryce Baringer | NE | P | Injured Reserve | |
| Antonio Gibson | NE | RB | Injured Reserve | |
| Jimmy Kibble | NE | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Andrew Rupcich | NE | G | Injured Reserve | |
| Joshua Farmer | NE | DT | Questionable | |
| Mack Hollins | NE | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Channing Canada | NE | CB | Questionable | |
| Elliott Davison | NE | S | Out | |
| Austin Deculus | LAC | OT | Questionable | |
| Jordan Oladokun | LAC | CB | Injured Reserve | |
| Josh Fuga | LAC | DT | Injured Reserve | |
| Kyle Kennard | LAC | LB | Injured Reserve | |
| Dalevon Campbell | LAC | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Luke Grimm | LAC | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | LAC | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Bud Dupree | LAC | LB | Questionable | |
| Sincere Brown | LAC | WR | Injured Reserve | |
| Theo Wease Jr. | LAC | WR | Out |
NE have taken 4 of the last 6 but have yet to win at home in the series — 2 of the 6 landed inside a score.
| Game | Winner | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 WC | NE | 16–3 | Gillette Stadium |
| 2024 Week 17 | LAC | 40–7 | Gillette Stadium |
| 2023 Week 13 | LAC | 6–0 | Gillette Stadium |
| 2021 Week 8 | NE | 27–24 | SoFi Stadium |
| 2020 Week 13 | NE | 45–0 | SoFi Stadium |
| 2018 DIV | NE | 41–28 | Gillette Stadium |