Justin Herbert passed for 281 yards and Ladd McConkey caught two TD passes as the Chargers defeated the New England Patriots 40-7 to clinch a playoff berth.

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots.

Quarterback Justin Herbert's best plays from 3-TD game vs. New England Patriots during Week 17 of the 2024 season.

During the Los Angeles Chargers' 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday, Justin Herbert set the NFL record for the most passing yards by a quarterback in his first five seasons. Herbert was on his A-game against the Patriots,

With Justin Herbert lighting up the passing lanes, our expert NFL predictions expect Herbert to ruin the holiday season for the New England faithful.

The Los Angeles Chargers are going to the playoffs. It likely won't be the last time for the Jim Harbaugh-Justin Herbert combination. Harbaugh came back to the NFL after leading the University of Michigan to a national title and took a historically underachieving Chargers franchise right to the playoffs.

Downfield, the Pats will face tough matchups across the board, none tougher than Derwin James. The All-Pro safety plays all over Los Angeles’ zone-heavy defense, disguising blitzes and coverages. Maye will need to steer clear of James, while looking for his favorite targets in Hunter Henry, DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte.

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Herbert also became the second player in league history to have at least 500 pass attempts and throw three or fewer interceptions in a season. Aaron Rodgers was the first in 2018.