The Patriots lead the all-time series with the Chargers by a 27-16-2 margin. Here’s the full round-up of Patriots Wire staff picks for the Week 17 matchup: Who are you picking in Saturday’s game? Be sure to let us know who you are picking and why.

The Los Angeles Chargers made the predictable roster moves ahead of the team’s Week 17 encounter with the New England Patriots. There, the team ended some of the J.K. Dobbins injury questions by officially activating him from injured reserve. No word yet ...

Los Angeles enters Saturday with a simple scenario on the table: beat the 3-12 Patriots in Foxboro and clinch a playoff spot. New England has not yet beaten a team with a winning record and is in a full teardown under rookie head coach Jerod Mayo and rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Here’s what the Chargers need to do to get it done.

The Chargers have had a bit of trouble with quarterbacks who can extend plays this season, and Patriots rookie Drake Maye has already been among the league’s best at doing so. Maye is fourth in Pro Football Focus grade (89.4) as a rusher this season among quarterbacks with at least 300 dropbacks.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards was ruled out for Saturday's road game against the New England Patriots with an ankle injury.