We know the New England Patriots will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round, but who would be their next opponent if they earn a victory on Sunday night? Well, it’s pretty straightforward.

Outside of locking up a first-round bye, the New England Patriots might’ve landed the next best thing to kick off the postseason: a Wild Card matchup against an

The AFC is a wide-open field, with all seven teams having a conceivable path to the Super Bowl. Which team do we predict will triumph over the conference?

Weather could make it difficult for both quarterbacks, which puts an emphasis on the running game. Maye should get more help in that regard than Justin Herbert.

The New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night.

Game update: New England’s blowout win over the New York Jets moves the Patriots one step closer to clinching the AFC East. If the Bills lose or tie against the Eagles later today, the Patriots will clinch the AFC East title.