The Los Angeles Chargers, led by former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert, have clinched a playoff spot before the final game of the NFL regular season. Will Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh bench Herbert and the rest of the Chargers starters?

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots.

Chargers have had excellent season under head coach Jim Harbaugh and have chance to improve their playoff positioning vs. Raiders

The Chargers obliterated the New England Patriots 40-7, clinching a wild-card spot. The Chargers improved to 10-6. They still have a shot at the No. 5 seed, which is valuable because that team will play the Houston Texans, who will be the weakest of the AFC's division winners and are locked into the No. 4 seed.

The quarterback flips a pass to running back Hassan Haskins who takes it to the house against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football.

A month ago it may have sounded unfathomable, but the Las Vegas Raiders are looking to close a disappointing campaign with a third straight victory on Sunday as they host

The NFL Playoff picture is not set in stone. However, the current matchup for the Los Angeles Chargers is a ratings dream for the NFL.

The Las Vegas Raiders have secured victories in their last two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints, so the Los Angeles Chargers, who may sit quite a few players, could be in some trouble.