The NFL schedule leak reveals that the New England Patriots will face the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 12 primetime playoff rematch on November 29, 2026.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert
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With just hours left until the entire 2026 NFL schedule is announced, another leak has revealed details for one of the New England Patriots' matchups.
"An AFC Wild Card rematch on @SNFonNBC The Patriots reportedly will visit the Chargers in a Week 12 primetime game on Sunday, Nov. 29," NBC Sports Boston posted on X.
The Patriots began their 2026 run to Super Bowl LX with a 16-3 home win against the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card round.
Los Angeles had a big offseason, hiring former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to lead star quarterback Justin Herbert's group.
The Chargers also signed former New England guard and first-round pick in April to join a stacked offense that includes standout wide receiver and running back , who was the 22nd overall pick in 2025.
The rematch is scheduled for November 29, 2026.
The rematch involves the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers.
This matchup is a rematch of an AFC Wild Card game, highlighting its importance in the playoff context.
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The news of the Patriots' Week 12 "Sunday Night Football" matchup against Los Angeles comes on the heels of Thursday morning's report that New England will face the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars in Weeks 1, 2 and 3, respectively.