AFC Wildcard: #7 Los Angeles Chargers vs #2 New England Patriots
Wrap up Wildcard Weekend at Arc Light Bar & Grill inside the Clarion with a primetime AFC showdown as the No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) head to Gillette Stadium to face the No. 2 New England Patriots (14-3), AFC East champions! This matchup features Justin Herbert's resilient Chargers offense against Drake Maye's surging Patriots, who tied for the NFL's best record and boast a strong home defense plus playmakers like Rhamondre Stevenson and Stefon Diggs. With New England holding a 3-1 playoff edge over L.A., including three straight wins at home, expect a gritty battle in the Foxborough cold.
Catch every play on the largest video wall in San Angelo, with stunning HD visuals, booming surround sound, and an electric crowd atmosphere. Rally with fellow fans for our full menu of bar favorites, ice-cold beers, signature cocktails, and playoff specials—ideal for the high-stakes drama, whether you're backing the Chargers' upset bid or the Patriots' dominance.
Our Predictions: The Patriots are solid favorites (around -7 spread) thanks to their elite record, home-field advantage (8-1 at Gillette), and defensive prowess, with models projecting a 65% win probability for New England. Expect a lower-scoring affair leaning under 44.5 points, as both teams grind it out—Patriots pull away late for a 27-17 victory if they establish the run; Chargers keep it close (24-20) with Herbert magic if they force turnovers.
Doors open early—spots fill up fast on Sundays, so arrive ahead to grab your prime seat! For more details or updates, contact Arc Light Bar & Grill or follow @SanAngeloLIVE. Let's close out the weekend with playoff fireworks!
