The Patriots are back home for the final two weeks of the 2024 season as they look to close the year on a high note.

Here’s everything we know from the Patriots’ Week 17 loss: No answer for Ladd McConkey: The Patriots had no answers defensively for Chargers star rookie receiver Ladd McConkey, who torched them for 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns. There were multiple breakdowns in communication in the secondary that led to big plays for McConkey.

Jerod Mayo’s Patriots were demolished by the Chargers in a 40-7 loss at Gillette Stadium. Takeaways and more as the Patriots fall to 3-13.

Playing in a lifeless, half-empty stadium, the Patriots forgot to show up for Saturday’s national TV game, losing their sixth straight to drop to 3-13.

The Drake Maye magic on offense was put on ice by a tenacious Chargers’ pass rush that consistently won in the trenches and put pressure on the rookie quarterback. On the defensive side of the ball, the Patriots fell victim to the Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey connection.

The Los Angeles Chargers had a relatively quiet day regarding injuries. However, one Chargers defender has not been healthy this season.

The Patriots made a series of roster moves, including placing CB Marcus Jones on IR and activating T Caedan Wallace to the 53-man roster