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What’s similar to the last time the Patriots played the Chargers, and what’s changed

The Los Angeles Chargers sure looked like a team that is built for the playoffs in their 23-17 win at the Baltimore Ravens over the weekend.

It may not be pretty, but the Patriots may have an idea on what it will take to beat the Chargers in their divisional matchup this Sunday at Gillette Stadium, if last year’s regular-season meeting is any indication.

The two teams met in Week 8 in 2017 in Foxborough, with the Patriots prevailing, 21-13, to improve to 6-2. The loss dropped the Chargers to 3-5 on the season, but they have become one of the best teams in the league this season and have gone 19-6 since that defeat.