Chargers pummel Patriots to clinch playoff spot

The Chargers clinch a playoff spot with a romp in Foxboro

The Los Angeles Chargers are going to the postseason in their first year under Jim Harbaugh.

The Bolts clinched a playoff spot in emphatic fashion, clobbering the New England Patriots, 40-7, on Saturday in Foxboro.

Justin Herbert threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns as LA improved to 10-6.

The Patriots were putrid, being outgained 428-181.  They had 85 passing yards.

The Chargers can finish with either the fifth or sixth seed in the AFC depending on how the rest of the games play out.