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.

The New England Patriots hosted the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday for a Week 17 matchup at Gillette Stadium, and Jerod Mayo's team was handed a 40-7 loss, their sixth in a row. New England was horrible in nearly every aspect of this game.

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.

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The Patriots are still in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft following Saturday's loss to the Chargers.

New England Patriots fans have seen some glimmers of hope in recent weeks from rookie quarterback Drake Maye, but the reality for the rest of the year is that the Patriots are in line to receive a prized draft pick in 2025.

The San Francisco 49ers face slim odds of landing a top-nine pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers and New York Jets, sitting at 4-11 heading into Week 17, hold the eighth and ninth spots,