The Patriots and Chargers will kick off their Week 17 regular-season game on Saturday, Dec. 28, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. from Gillette Stadium. It will be the first installment of a Saturday triple-header on the NFL Network, including games pitting the Broncos and Bengals and Cardinals and Rams.

The Patriots will host Los Angeles for a second straight season, after losing 6-0 to the Bolts last December. The Pats are now 3-11, coming off last weekend’s 30-17 loss at Arizona. The Chargers remain in the AFC playoff hunt at 8-6 and will host the division rival Broncos on Thursday Night Football this week; meaning next Saturday’s kickoff could be pivotal to their playoff hopes if they lose to Denver.

The Patriots, meanwhile, will travel this weekend to play at Buffalo. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m.

The Patriots just announced another schedule change, which affects one of their last home games this season.{ai:summary}<p>The NFL has scheduled the Patriots vs. Chargers game for Saturday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. from Gillette Stadium. This matchup is part of a Saturday triple-header on the NFL Network, following the Patriots' 30-17 loss to Arizona and with the Chargers aiming for a playoff spot.</p><p>The Patriots, currently at 3-11, will face the Bills this weekend, while the Chargers, at 8-6, will play the Broncos on Thursday. The outcome of these games could significantly impact playoff standings. #sports</p>

Patriots-Chargers kickoff announced in Week 17 schedule flex

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