Jan. 10, 2026, 9:55 p.m. ET

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) and New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) celebrate in the end zone during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, Dec 28, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.

The Los Angeles Chargers are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), in this year’s Wild Card Round of the AFC playoffs, where they will oppose the New England Patriots. Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts will host the matchup on January 11, 2026, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The over/under in the outing is set at 45.5 points.

Against the Miami Dolphins in their most recent game, the Patriots won 38-10.

Against the Dolphins, Drake Maye completed 14 of 18 attempts for 191 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions, for the Pats.

The Chargers lost to the Denver Broncos, 19-3, in their most recent contest.

Patriots vs Chargers betting information

NFL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 9:56 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Spread favorite: New England (-3.5)Moneyline: New England (-195), Los Angeles (+162)Total: 45.5 pointsPatriots betting insightsNew England is 5-4 against the spread, and 6-3 overall, at home.The Patriots have put together a 12-5-0 record against the spread this season.New England is 5-1 ATS as 3.5-point favorites or greater at home.In games they have played as 3.5-point favorites or more, the Patriots have an ATS record of 8-2.New England has gone over the total in six of nine games at home this year.Games involving the Patriots have hit the over 11 times this season.Patriots leadersMaye: 4,394 PASS YDS / 258.5 YPG / 72% / 31 TD / 8 INT / 103 CAR / 450 RUSH YDS / 4 TDTreVeyon Henderson: 180 CAR / 911 YDS / 53.6 YPG / 9 TD / 35 REC / 221 YDS / 13.0 YPG / 1 TDRhamondre Stevenson: 130 CAR / 603 YDS / 43.1 YPG / 7 TD / 32 REC / 345 YDS / 24.6 YPG / 2 TDStefon Diggs: 85 REC / 1,013 YDS / 59.6 YPG / 4 TDHunter Henry: 60 REC / 768 YDS / 45.2 YPG / 7 TDKayshon Boutte: 33 REC / 551 YDS / 39.4 YPG / 6 TDPatriots vs Chargers game infoDate: Sunday, January 11, 2026Time: 8:15 p.m. ETCity: Foxborough, MassachusettsVenue: Gillette StadiumTV channel: NBC/PeacockLive stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

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