The NFL regular season is in its closing stages. And as Week 17 kicks off each game has a higher stipulation, with the playoffs looming, and teams looking to punch their tickets. One of the teams looking to firm up their postseason position was the Los Angeles Chargers and to do so they need to take care of business against the New England Patriots.
The Los Angeles Chargers have often had the talent to compete with the best teams in the NFL. But for the past few years, they have fallen short, despite having one of the more talented rosters in the league. But this year, under the leadership of first-year head coach John Harbaugh things appear to be different. The Chargers look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders with a record of 9-6 and finally look poised for a postseason run.
To sum it up quickly, the New England Patriots have not been a good football team in 2024. They were not even competitive in their division, as they sit in last place in the AFC East with a record of 3-12. With the Patriots being eliminated from postseason contention, they have very little to play for this year, but a win over a competitive Chargers team would be a great way for them to end the season on a high note.
The Chargers are favored in this matchup by a 6.5-point margin over the Cardinals. Oddsmakers also believe that this matchup will be a low-scoring affair with the over/under marked at 43.5 points.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
Odds are subject to change at any time and often change frequently in real-time. See details at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/.
