Playing in a lifeless, half-empty stadium, the Patriots forgot to show up for Saturday’s national TV game, losing their sixth straight to drop to 3-13.

The defense was completely outclassed by the Chargers in every way possible. However, the salt in the wounds was seeing Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey torch them for eight receptions, 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

The New England Patriots were simply putrid on Saturday as the Los Angeles Chargers humiliated them, 40-7, at Gillette Stadium.

With only one game left to be played in Week 17, the NFL announced its schedule for the final weekend of the regular season on January 4 and 5. That includes the New England Patriots’ finale against the Buffalo Bills.

The NFL has announced its schedule for the final weekend of the regular season. The entire lineup was in flux, including the Bills visiting New England, as the league traditionally waits for week 17 results to see which games will have the biggest impact on the playoffs.

The New England Patriots released a pregame tribute to former wide receiver Randy Moss, who recently revealed a cancer diagnosis, before their home

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