The Patriots will look to win their first playoff game since Super Bowl LIII when they face the Chargers on Sunday night.
New England enters this matchup as the No. 2 seed in the AFC bracket after an impressive 14-3 run through the regular season. The Pats went from worst to first in the AFC East standings with MVP candidate Drake Maye and first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, who delivered a straightforward message to his team ahead of the wild-card round: “Keep it simple.”
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“A lot of times, people start listening to the outside noise and want to try to do too much instead of doing what we’ve been doing all year,” defensive tackle Milton Williams said. “When I was with the Eagles last year, that was our message. Keep it simple. Make sure you’re doing your job. I’m on a new team now, and the message is still the same.”
Can New England avoid an upset against Los Angeles and advance to the divisional round?
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Here is everything you need to know about Patriots vs. Chargers, including TV and streaming options for Sunday’s game.
What Channel Is Patriots vs. Chargers on in New England?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
Patriots vs. Chargers will air nationally on NBC (NBC10 Boston in New England). The game will also be available to stream on Peacock. Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (analyst) will be on the call with Melissa Stark reporting from the sidelines.
For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
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What Time Does the Patriots vs. Chargers Game Start?
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 11
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Patriots vs. Chargers is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 11. The game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
NBC’s “Football Night in America” pregame show will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET before Patriots vs. Chargers kicks off.
How to Stream Patriots vs. Chargers Online
In addition to Peacock, Patriots vs. Chargers can be streamed on NFL+, which gives viewers access to live games, replays and highlights on mobile devices.
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NFL wild-card games on TV this week: Full schedule, times, channels
Here is the full slate for the wild-card round:
Saturday, Jan. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Rams vs. Panthers | 4:30 p.m. | Fox |
| Packers vs. Bears | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
Sunday, Jan. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 49ers vs. Eagles | 4:30 p.m. | Fox |
| Chargers vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Texans vs. Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
