The New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday’s Wild Card prime-time slot at Gillette Stadium, with both teams’ late-week injury updates shaping personnel and matchups. The Patriots listed multiple players but cleared key contributors, and veteran linebacker Robert Spillane returned to full participation after missing four games, signaling a boost for the run defense.
Meanwhile, the Chargers ruled out two defenders and carried two skill players as questionable, including rookie running back Omarion Hampton. Official inactives will be posted approximately 90 minutes before kickoff, finalizing availability across offensive line rotations, perimeter roles, and special teams assignments for both clubs as the AFC bracket begins its night window.
Inactive List for Chargers vs. Patriots
Omarion Hampton was listed as questionable for the game tonight, but is available to play. According to PFSN’s RB Impact Metric, the Chargers’ rookie is ranked as the 41st-ranked running back in the league, but he is an important piece for his team.
Here are the confirmed inactives:
Los Angeles Chargers
- CB Isas Waxter
- S Kendall Williamson
- OLB Bud Dupree
- OLB Kyle Kennard
- OT Austin Deculus
- WR Dalevon Campbell
- TE Tyler Conklin
New England Patriots
- QB Tommy DeVito
- WR Jeremiah Webb
- TE CJ Dippre
- OT Marcus Bryant
- OL Caedan Wallace
- DT Khyiris Tonga
- OLB Bradyn Swinson
Starters for Chargers vs. Patriots
Los Angeles Chargers
Offense:
- QB Justin Herbert
- RB Omarion Hampton
- WR Ladd McConkey
- WR Quentin Johnston
- TE Oronde Gadsden II
- FB Scott Matlock
- LT Trevor Penning
- LG Zion Johnson
- C Bradley Bozeman
- RG Mekhi Becton
- RT Trey Pipkins III
Defense:
- DE Justin Eboigbe
- DT Teair Tart
- NT Naquan Jones
- ROLB Odafe Oweh
- RILB Daiyan Henley
- LILB Denzel Perryman
- LOLB Khalil Mack
- LCB Donte Jackson
- FS Elijah Molden
- RCB Cam Hart
- SS Derwin James Jr.
Special Teams:
- PK Cameron Dicker
- P, H JK Scott
- PR, KR Derius Davis
- LS Josh Harris
New England Patriots
Offense:
- QB Drake Maye
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson
- WR1 Kayshon Boutte
- WR2 Steffon Diggs
- WR3 Jack Westover
- TE Hunter Henry
- LT Will Campbell
- LG Jared Wilson
- C Garrett Bradbury
- RG Mike Onwenu
- RT Morgan Moses
Defense:
- NT Cory Durden
- DT Christian Barmore
- DE Eric Gregory
- LOLB K’Lavon Chaisson
- ROLB Harold Landry III
- LILB Robert Spillane
- RILB Christian Elliss
- LCB Carlton Davis III
- RCB Christian Gonzalez
- FS Jaylinn Hawkins
- SS Craig Woodson
Special teams:
- LS Julian Ashby
- H Bryce Baringer
- K-FG Andy Borregales
- K-KO Andy Borregales
- P Bryce Baringer
- KR Efton Chism III
- PR Marcus Jones
The Patriots’ defense anticipates improvement against the run with Robert Spillane back after a four‑game absence; he led the team with 97 tackles before the injury and is a key communicator at the second level.
Offensively, the Patriots have trended up, averaging 36.0 points over their last three games, and will lean on Rhamondre Stevenson’s balance and Drake Maye’s rhythm concepts if perimeter availability (Kayshon Boutte) holds.
For Los Angeles, Justin Herbert anchors a vertical passing game, while rookie Omarion Hampton’s status will influence early‑down sequencing and the screen game; if limited, the Chargers may expand quick-game and lean on Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston to stretch coverage. Special teams precision, Cameron Dicker’s range, JK Scott’s field-position control, and Patriots’ return units should weigh heavily.
With two Chargers ruled out and multiple questionables on both sides, inactives will clarify matchups at corner, edge, and offensive line, shaping protection plans and sub‑packages for a high‑leverage prime-time Wild Card.
