Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert provided the New England Patriots a little bit of help during “Thursday Night Football.”
Herbert’s Chargers claimed a Week 15 overtime win over the Raiders, further slashing Las Vegas’ chances to claim an AFC wild-card spot. So, while it certainly could prove too little, too late for the Patriots, New England has an opportunity to advance in the conference standings this week.
In order to do so, the Patriots will have to travel to Miami and beat the No. 7 seed Dolphins on Sunday. If they do so, the Patriots and Raiders will have identical 7-7 overall records with New England holding the head-to-head tie breaker.