The NFL postseason is inching closer as Week 18 — the end of the regular season — is on the horizon.
And while every matchup in both conferences have yet to be determined, there are some potential playoff meetings that would catch the attention of pundits.
CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles ranked his seven Wild Card matchups he would like to see the most next weekend, with a potential Chargers meeting at No. 2.
For him, seeing the Bolts match up with the Patriots on Wild Card Weekend would be a fascinating matchup for a number of reasons.
Pereles wrote:
This would pit Drake Maye against Herbert in a battle between two of the most physically gifted, fun-to-watch quarterbacks in the NFL. Maye is the potential MVP, and he could continue his ascent to superstardom with his first career playoff win. Herbert, too, is still looking for his first playoff win, and beating Maye would be a tremendous way to do it.
There are so many other fascinating facets: How would the disciplined Chargers defense fare against Maye, who loves to hunt the big play? Can the Patriots stop the run, an issue of late, or take advantage of a leaky, injured Chargers offensive line?
Check out the best photos from practice on Wednesday at The Bolt in El Segundo!
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/f_auto/chargers/ozdg5wmj4rbw5jrrkjo0.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/ygf0uoxijlatvvqsgas4.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/qp0g9ptilq8e6fn6r0ql.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/ldfr0m3wuneotqspofcl.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/tetsdneguoq2omwgo8fn.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/ifv8mw9xepxm8thnnpu4.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/azf2gciberfan9u6whd9.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/hqx4fp36szwo2drizwij.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/vuzpdcysimcju6hk5bgf.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/z0jceazhp28ypedmvvr3.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/nuchnnnoxvq8ykl8hhjp.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/fjwgjlqr8cxmzwjadaho.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/l0eudsur01oq3awcpqpm.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/dr6rh7evpvxzbuzw8hwc.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/qyqvdo9vuizzv4v7zmjb.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/skevjm1ztjthcu4by7gx.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/wymzgke55k5bw6hrhv28.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/jpsrowzolqvloc3qglc6.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/iknwzpgiyqaectdtpzpj.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/fx1rh6g10ghpap5ufocf.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/epwgoj7bqpl8jvfwntv6.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/qie8xvdo9fqhdsxkzaiq.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/krlzd2h3tx1orwvlcfqd.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/i9jujkcecatyvw6nxezu.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/famexttyefroefgwzodo.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/nklcuvk70xpa4dolicbo.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/oxvagpvtlrpskxetklgs.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/a61hvwofnkvxrlzs0amf.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/zwsrjpfr73vgrjif1kms.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/melgew4rfm1gxe98rxvo.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/gkad57rh345cznxsyd4g.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/egsshlsbkcgnxae12y79.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/nd2ofvhscrau0exnwlx8.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/amfpnhszgig2teysutjl.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/l1vnuyynufmhyt1dc6t2.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/debfmzbc2lplpsoxqhnq.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/aqjnnyiroufpe1o0wljn.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/qongp3cjmy19q0r4kntb.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/ly0fxhtajzy18ilqxi9n.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/h7far5crz5ivuzftslvv.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/vctn73wkswfjjxbg3d7j.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
![The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.
[FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album_2x/t_lazy/f_auto/chargers/plxu2ujkyhmsg0a6auqf.jpg)
The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 20 - LAC 16]
The Los Angeles Chargers practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Patriots have a 13-3 record thanks in large part to the play by No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in Maye, who is the MVP frontrunner heading into final week.
Maye is fourth in the NFL in passing yards (4,203) and tied for third in passing touchdowns (30) but also leads all qualified quarterbacks with a completion percentage of 71.7.
A trip to Foxborough is also the Chargers most likely Wild Card matchup, according Playoff Status, with a 58 percent chance of happening heading into the final week of the regular season.
One of the scenarios where this happens would require a Chargers loss, a Patriots win and a Bills win in Week 18 for this matchup to happen.
A lot is still up in the air by the time the Chargers game in Denver is finalized, but a game between the two could be one of the best of the weekend if it were to happen.
