The Los Angeles Chargers, led by former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert, have clinched a playoff spot before the final game of the NFL regular season. Will Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh bench Herbert and the rest of the Chargers starters?

Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots.

The Chargers obliterated the New England Patriots 40-7, clinching a wild-card spot. The Chargers improved to 10-6. They still have a shot at the No. 5 seed, which is valuable because that team will play the Houston Texans, who will be the weakest of the AFC's division winners and are locked into the No. 4 seed.

Justin Herbert passed for 281 yards and a season-high three touchdowns and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched an AFC playoff berth with a dominating 40-7 victory over the New England

The Los Angeles Chargers will be one of 14 teams competing for a Super Bowl this season. However, does the team actually have a chance?

Jim Harbaugh's track record of rapid success as a head coach is continuing with the Los Angeles Chargers, and he has activated a big bonus in the process of making the NFL playoffs