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Facing Justin Herbert prompts question for Patriots: What's the future at QB?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS) in a game that highlights a balance between short-term urgency to keep playoff hopes alive and the longer-range conundrum of finding a franchise quarterback.

The Patriots (5-6) likely can't afford another loss if they want to avoid missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Meanwhile, the Chargers (3-8) are mostly looking ahead to 2021 -- with a mix of disappointment and hope because rookie quarterback Justin Herbert has shown early signs of promise.