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.

The Las Vegas Raiders have secured victories in their last two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints, so the Los Angeles Chargers, who may sit quite a few players, could be in some trouble.