The Patriots have a slew of players listed as questionable, particularly on the defense and offensive line. One significant potential absence could be center Ben Brown, who did not practice this week with a concussion. Coach Jerod Mayo said Lecitus Smith and Cole Strange are potential options to handle snapping duties if Brown is unavailable.

If they’re to upset the Chargers, Drake Maye must out-duel Justin Hebert, his most common pro comparison as a draft prospect. Can he do it? Here’s what else to watch for in Foxboro: Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson fumbled last week in Buffalo,

According to Jan. 6, 1964, editions of the Globe the day after the game, Gillman and the Chargers devised a scheme designed to pull star Patriots linebacker Nick Buoniconti away from the middle of the field, which they believed would open up running lanes all the way to Chula Vista.