How to Watch Chargers vs Patriots Wild Card Showdown on NBC and Peacock
Two impressive young quarterbacks are gearing up for the big stage in the NFL playoffs as Drake Maye and the New England Patriots face off against Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild card clash.
The Patriots have had an incredible season turnaround in 2025 led by Maye, a rising star in only his second NFL season, and their first-year coach, Mike Vrabel. After a tough 2024 season with a 4-13 record, New England finished 2025 at 14-3, winning 13 of their last 14 games to secure an AFC East title and the No. 2 seed in the conference.
On the flip side, Herbert and the Chargers maintained their strong performance with an 11-6 record for the second consecutive season under coach Jim Harbaugh. Although they were in the running for the AFC West crown heading into Week 17, they lost at home to the Houston Texans and opted to rest Herbert for their Week 18 game against the Denver Broncos.
Both quarterbacks are gunning for their first playoff win, with Maye making his playoff debut and Herbert sporting an 0-2 record in the wild card round. Despite their lack of playoff experience, both have shone under the primetime lights in 2025, with the Patriots (4-0) and Chargers (5-0) among only four teams to go undefeated in primetime games this season.
The upcoming AFC wild card game between the Chargers and Patriots is set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 11, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, with an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. The match will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
The game will feature Mike Tirico as the play-by-play announcer, Cris Collinsworth as the analyst, and Melissa Stark as the sideline reporter. Viewers can also expect pregame coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on both NBC and Peacock with “Football Night in America.”
If you’re looking to stream the Chargers vs. Patriots wild card game, you can do so on Peacock or NBC.com. Alternatively, utilize the mobile apps available on Apple/Android devices for Peacock and NBC to catch the action on the go.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling AFC wild card match-up as two exciting teams battle it out for a spot in the divisional round!
