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 passed for 281 yards and Ladd McConkey caught two TD passes as the Chargers defeated the New England Patriots 40-7 to clinch a playoff berth.

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.

"Harbaugh's fingerprints are all over this team already. But after the Chargers beat the rival Broncos in a matchup with major wild-card implications, it's clear it's the combination of quarterback and coach that makes the Bolts a nightmare matchup as the AFC's (likely) sixth seed."

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 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.

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.