Week 12 · NFL
New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Los Angeles Chargers a 60% chance to beat New England Patriots in this NFL matchup. Updated August 4, 2026.
#15 AFC East
New England Patriots
63% to make the playoffs
#11 AFC West
Los Angeles Chargers
67% to make the playoffs
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Los Angeles Chargers by a field goal — 60% to win.
New England Patriots
40%
to win
Los Angeles Chargers
60%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksNew England PatriotsLos Angeles ChargersNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
17 meetings since 1999New England Patriots leads 12–5
Last met 2025 · New England Patriots 16–3 Los Angeles Chargers— New England Patriots won
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