Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots weather report: Latest on Gillette Stadium conditions for Week 17 showdown

The Week 17 game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers will take place at Gillette Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Coach Jim Harbaugh has had a brilliant season with the Bolts in his first year in charge. He now seems ready to guide the squad to a postseason berth, but standing in their way is the Patriots, a team that seems to have picked up some steam as the season comes to an end.

Here, we will examine the weather forecast for Saturday afternoon's AFC matchup.

Weather forecast for Chargers vs. Patriots on Saturday

It shouldn't be a surprise that the Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots game at Foxborough on Saturday will be accompanied by cold weather and possibly snowfall, considering the season.

According to AccuWeather, fans heading to Gillette Stadium for the kickoff at 1 p.m. ET should expect to sit in temps between 39 and 41 degrees. The forecast for the Week 17 showdown also includes a 50% chance of precipitation and a wind speed of 2 to 4 mph.

Overall, it is not anticipated that the weather will affect either team's offensive or defensive players' performances. Additionally, if the Chargers want to have a deep postseason run, they need to adjust to win in any weather or setting.

How to watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots in Week 17?

The Los Angeles Chargers, who are on the edge of making the playoffs, will be the opponent of the New England Patriots in the first of their final two home games.

The postseason deal for Los Angeles would be sealed with a victory today or even a tie at Foxborough. If the Chargers lose, they still have a chance to make the playoffs this weekend, but they will need to have favorable outcomes elsewhere.

The Patriots' standpoint differs greatly from that of their AFC rival. The team can't make the playoffs again this season, irrespective of its result against the Chargers. This week, the club just wants to snap a five-game losing streak.

The Chargers vs. Patriots game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and is set to begin at 1 p.m. ET. Chris Rose will provide play-by-play analysis while Ross Tucker will be the game's color analyst. Steve Wyche will offer commentary from the sidelines at Gillette Stadium.

For those who can't watch the game from NFL Network, the game will be available for streaming on NFL+ and other streaming platforms like FuboTV, DirecTV and Hulu Plus Live TV.

Game details:

Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. ET

Location: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts

TV: NFL Network

Announcers: Chris Rose (play-by-play), Ross Tucker (color analyst), Steve Wyche (sideline reporter)

Live streaming: NFL+, FuboTV, NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV)