The Chargers beat the New England Patriots 40-7 to clinch their first playoff berth since 2022, which will be their third postseason appearance in 11 seasons.
On NBC Sports Bay Area's "49ers Game Plan," San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan expressed his desire for the 49ers to play spoiler in their Week 17 matchup with the NFC-favorite Detroit Lions on Monday night.
The Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery will be able to play again this season, but his return will not come against the 49ers on Monday night.