Surf Wiki
Save to docs
sports

From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base

1970 San Diego Chargers season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year1970
record5–6–3
division_place3rd AFC West
coachCharlie Waller
general managerSid Gillman
ownerEugene V. Klein
stadiumSan Diego Stadium
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title2
1WR Gary Garrison
2G Walt Sweeney
AP All-pros*None*
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

| AP All-pros = None

The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's eleventh overall season and first season in the National Football League (NFL). As a result of the NFL-AFL Merger, where the league was broken into two conferences, each member of the American Football League was moved into the American Football Conference.

San Diego's 5–6–3 record was the first of seven consecutive losing seasons for the franchise. The 1970 Chargers are the last NFL team to record three ties in a single season, a record which will likely stand, as since the NFL adopted overtime for regular season games in 1974 no team has recorded more than one tie in a season.

Offseason

Main article: 1970 NFL draft

NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Ed RoseboroughQuarterbackArizona State
Reg SharleyLinebackerMemphis State
Karl SneiderWide receiverAugsburg
James SnowLinebackerUSC
LeeVone SpencerLinebackerPrairie View A&M
Bill StansfieldDefensive tacklePenn State
Ben StephensDefensive backGrambling
Dan ThatcherKickerOccidental
Lee ThomasDefensive endJackson State
Paul TollefsonTackleUC Santa Barbara

Roster

Retired}}

Preseason

San Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"WeekSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"DateSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"OpponentSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"ResultSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"RecordSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"VenueSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"Attendance123456
August 8[Dallas Cowboys](1970-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 10–200–1San Diego Stadium
August 15[New York Giants](1970-new-york-giants-season)**W** 30–271–1San Diego Stadium
August 24[Chicago Bears](1970-chicago-bears-season)**W** 14–92–1San Diego Stadium
August 29[Los Angeles Rams](1970-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 14–162–2San Diego Stadium
September 5vs. [St. Louis Cardinals](1970-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**W** 38–273–2Municipal Stadium (Cleveland)
September 12at [New Orleans Saints](1970-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 14–203–3Tulane Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

San Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"WeekSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"DateSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"OpponentSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"ResultSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"RecordSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"VenueSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"AttendanceSan Diego Chargersyear=1970border=2}}"Recap1234567891011121314
September 20[Baltimore Colts](1970-baltimore-colts-season)**L** 14–160–1San Diego Stadium47,782[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197009200sdg.htm)
September 27**[Oakland Raiders](1970-oakland-raiders-season)****T** 27–270–1–1San Diego Stadium42,109[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197009270sdg.htm)
October 4at [Los Angeles Rams](1970-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 10–370–2–1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum69,564[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197010040ram.htm)
[Green Bay Packers](1970-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 20–220–3–1San Diego Stadium53,064[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197010120sdg.htm)
October 18at [Chicago Bears](1970-chicago-bears-season)**W** 20–71–3–1Wrigley Field45,278[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197010180chi.htm)
October 25[Houston Oilers](1970-houston-oilers-season)**T** 31–311–3–2San Diego Stadium41,427[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197010250sdg.htm)
November 1at [Cleveland Browns](1970-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 27–102–3–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium80,047[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197011010cle.htm)
November 8**[Denver Broncos](1970-denver-broncos-season)****W** 24–213–3–2San Diego Stadium48,327[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197011080sdg.htm)
November 15at [Boston Patriots](1970-boston-patriots-season)**W** 16–144–3–2Harvard Stadium30,597[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197011150nwe.htm)
November 22at **[Oakland Raiders](1970-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 17–204–4–2Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum54,594[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197011220rai.htm)
November 29at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1970-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 14–264–5–2Municipal Stadium50,315[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197011290kan.htm)
December 6[Cincinnati Bengals](1970-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 14–174–6–2San Diego Stadium41,461[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197012060sdg.htm)
December 13at **[Denver Broncos](1970-denver-broncos-season)****T** 17–174–6–3Mile High Stadium50,959[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197012130den.htm)
December 20**[Kansas City Chiefs](1970-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 31–135–6–3San Diego Stadium41,379[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197012200sdg.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Baltimore Colts

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • BAL – Jim O'Brien 25-yard field goal. Colts 3–0. Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 65-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick). Chargers 7–3.
  • BAL – Norm Bulaich 1-yard run (Jim O'Brien kick). Colts 10–7. Fourth quarter
  • BAL – Jim O'Brien 34-yard field goal. Colts 13–7.
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 43-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick). Chargers 14–13.
  • BAL – Jim O'Brien 28-yard field goal. Colts 16–14. Top passers
  • BAL – Johnny Unitas – 15/31, 202 yards, INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 17/36, 255 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • BAL – Tom Matte – 12 rushes, 43 yards BAL – Norm Bulaich – 10 rushes, 43 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gene Foster – 12 rushes, 31 yards Top receivers
  • BAL – Roy Jefferson – 5 receptions, 84 yards
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 3 receptions, 122 yards, 2 TD

Week 2: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • SDG – Mike Mercer 48-yard field goal, 6:58. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:32.'''''
  • OAK – George Blanda 28-yard field goal, 0:19. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:54.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 2-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 10:21. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:58.'''''
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak 1-yard run (George Blanda kick), 4:26. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 5:55.'''''
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff 23-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 2:21. ''Raiders 17–10. '''Drive: 2 plays, 26 yards, 0:50.'''''
  • OAK – George Blanda 13-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Raiders 20–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 0:46.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 39-yard field goal, 5:15. ''Raiders 20–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:28.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak 1-yard run (George Blanda kick), 6:36. ''Raiders 27–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:17.'''''
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 65-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 5:18. ''Raiders 27–20. '''Drive: 3 plays, 91 yards, 1:36.'''''
  • SDG – Lance Alworth 37-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 2:02. ''Tied 27–27. '''Drive: 1 play, 53 yards, 0:19.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 23/38, 267 yards, TD
  • SDG – John Hadl – 10/25, 242 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Charlie Smith – 18 rushes, 71 yards
  • SDG – Russ Smith – 11 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • OAK – Warren Wells – 7 receptions, 127 yards
  • SDG – Jeff Queen – 1 reception, 65 yards, TD

Week 3: at Los Angeles Rams

First quarter

  • RAM – Jack Snow 17-yard pass from Roman Gabriel (David Ray kick). Rams 7–0.
  • RAM – David Ray 27-yard field goal. Rams 10–0. Second quarter
  • RAM – Les Josephson 12-yard run (David Ray kick). Rams 17–0.
  • RAM – Pat Curran recovered blocked punt in end zone (David Ray kick). Rams 24–0.
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 30-yard field goal. Rams 24–3.
  • RAM – David Ray 10-yard field goal. Rams 27–3.
  • RAM – David Ray 38-yard field goal. Rams 30–3. Third quarter
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 6-yard pass from Marty Domres (Mike Mercer kick). Rams 30–10. Fourth quarter
  • RAM – Jack Snow 20-yard pass from Karl Sweetan (David Ray kick). Rams 37–10. Top passers
  • SDG – Marty Domres – 8/11, 99 yards, TD
  • RAM – Roman Gabriel – 8/12, 104 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Russ Smith – 17 rushes, 36 yards
  • RAM – Les Josephson – 14 rushes, 71 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Willie Frazier – 5 receptions, 63 yards, TD
  • RAM – Jack Snow – 5 receptions, 69 yards, 2 TD

Week 4: vs. Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • GB – Dale Livingston 16-yard field goal. Packers 3–0. Second quarter
  • GB – Dale Livingston 27-yard field goal. Packers 6–0.
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 16-yard field goal. Packers 6–3.
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 39-yard field goal. Tied 6–6. Third quarter
  • GB – Jack Clancy 4-yard pass from Bart Starr (kick blocked). Packers 12–6.
  • GB – John Hilton 2-yard pass from Bart Starr (Dale Livingston kick). Packers 19–6. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 24-yard run (Mike Mercer kick). Packers 19–13.
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 1-yard run (Mike Mercer kick). Chargers 20–19.
  • GB – Dale Livingston 14-yard field goal. Packers 22–20. Top passers
  • GB – Bart Starr – 16/20, 158 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – John Hadl – 6/19, 53 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
  • GB – Travis Williams – 21 rushes, 109 yards
  • SDG – Willie Frazier – 2 rushes, 94 yards, TD Top receivers
  • GB – Carroll Dale – 8 receptions, 90 yards
  • SDG – Dave Smith – 1 reception, 42 yards

Week 5: at Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • CHI – Dick Gordon 11-yard pass from Jack Concannon (Mac Percival kick). Bears 7–0.
  • SDG – Russ Smith 1-yard run (Mike Mercer kick). Tied 7–7. Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 14-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick). Chargers 14–7. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 33-yard pass from John Hadl (kick failed). Chargers 20–7. Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 10/14, 166 yards, 2 TD
  • CHI – Jack Concannon – 17/34, 117 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Gene Foster – 10 rushes, 30 yards
  • CHI – Don Shy – 11 rushes, 38 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 8 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD
  • CHI – Dick Gordon – 5 receptions, 41 yards, TD

Week 6: vs. Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • HOU – Mike Richardson 2-yard run (Roy Gerela kick). Oilers 7–0.
  • SDG – Russ Smith 4-yard run (Mike Mercer kick). Tied 7–7.
  • HOU – Jerry Rhome 8-yard run (Roy Gerela kick). Oilers 14–7.
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 3-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick). Tied 14–14.
  • HOU – Roy Gerela 18-yard field goal. Oilers 17–14. Third quarter
  • HOU – Alvin Reed 17-yard pass from Jerry Rhome (Roy Gerela kick). Oilers 24–14.
  • HOU – Charlie Joiner 10-yard pass from Jerry Rhome (Roy Gerela kick). Oilers 31–14.
  • SDG – Russ Smith 3-yard run (Mike Mercer kick). Oilers 31–21. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 45-yard field goal. Oilers 31–24.
  • SDG – Lance Alworth 80-yard pass from Marty Domres (Mike Mercer kick). Tied 31–31. Top passers
  • HOU – Jerry Rhome – 21/36, 266 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Marty Domres – 4/7, 141 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • HOU – Joe Dawkins – 25 rushes, 90 yards
  • SDG – Russ Smith – 10 rushes, 24 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • HOU – Charlie Joiner – 5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
  • SDG – Lance Alworth – 2 receptions, 124 yards, TD

Week 7: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • CLE – Don Cockroft 11-yard field goal, 5:44. ''Browns 3–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 63 yards, 7:04.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Lance Alworth 44-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 8:24. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:20.'''''
  • SDG – Chuck Detwiler 20-yard fumble return (Mike Mercer kick), 4:34. Chargers 14–3.
  • CLE – Bo Scott 9-yard pass from Bill Nelsen (Don Cockroft kick), 0:26. ''Chargers 14–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:08.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Brad Hubbert 1-yard run (Mike Mercer kick), 9:47. ''Chargers 21–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:53.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 37-yard field goal, 10:06. ''Chargers 24–10. '''Drive: 16 plays, 50 yards, 7:30.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 12-yard field goal, 2:17. ''Chargers 27–10. '''Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 7:15.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 13/21, 206 yards, TD
  • CLE – Bill Nelsen – 11/23, 144 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Brad Hubbert – 16 rushes, 61 yards, TD
  • CLE – Bo Scott – 13 rushes, 83 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Willie Frazier – 5 receptions, 83 yards
  • CLE – Milt Morin – 3 receptions, 51 yards

Week 8: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Mike Mercer 38-yard field goal, 5:01. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:05.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Billy Masters 2-yard pass from Steve Tensi (Bobby Howfield kick), 13:14. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards, 6:47.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 31-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 8:42. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:42.'''''
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 0:58. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 4:04.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Willis Crenshaw 3-yard run (Bobby Howfield kick), 7:40. ''Chargers 17–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 3:31.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 40-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 5:22. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:39.'''''
  • DEN – Bobby Anderson 2-yard run (Bobby Howfield kick), 1:47. ''Chargers 24–21. '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 3:35.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Steve Tensi – 14/22, 170 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 14/21, 185 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • DEN – Floyd Little – 19 rushes, 74 yards
  • SDG – Dickie Post – 15 rushes, 34 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Al Denson – 4 receptions, 63 yards
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 2 receptions, 71 yards, 2 TD

Week 9: at Boston Patriots

First quarter

  • NE – Jim Nance 2-yard run (Charlie Gogolak kick), 10:25. ''Patriots 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:35.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • SDG – Lance Alworth 6-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 5:47. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 4:46.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Safety, Joe Owens sacked Joe Kapp in end zone, 13:42. Chargers 9–7.
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 60-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 6:45. ''Chargers 16–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • NE – Bake Turner 14-yard pass from Joe Kapp (Charlie Gogolak kick), 0:56. ''Chargers 16–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 1:29.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 16/36, 238 yards, 2 TD
  • NE – Joe Kapp – 9/17, 110 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Brad Hubbert – 6 rushes, 18 yards
  • NE – Odell Lawson – 18 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 3 receptions, 98 yards, TD
  • NE – Bake Turner – 2 receptions, 29 yards, TD

Week 10: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • SDG – Gary Garrison 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 6:36. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:10.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Charlie Smith 3-yard run (George Blanda kick), 2:42. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:59.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 15-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 9:11. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 4:11.'''''
  • OAK – Charlie Smith 1-yard run (George Blanda kick), 5:50. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 3:21.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – George Blanda 18-yard field goal, 14:58. ''Raiders 17–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 1:38.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 11-yard field goal, 4:46. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 4:58.'''''
  • OAK – George Blanda 16-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Raiders 20–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:42.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 12/27, 187 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 14/23, 213 yards Top rushers
  • SDG – Dickie Post – 15 rushes, 64 yards
  • OAK – Charlie Smith – 15 rushes, 84 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 6 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TD
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff – 6 receptions, 115 yards

Week 11: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KAN – Morris Stroud 50-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 12:40. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:20.'''''
  • SDG – Dickie Post 1-yard run (Mike Mercer kick), 4:33. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:59.'''''
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 43-yard field goal, 0:09. ''Chiefs 10–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 4:24.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 39-yard field goal, 0:16. ''Chiefs 13–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 4:23.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Wendell Hayes 1-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:35. ''Chiefs 20–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 3:35.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 17-yard field goal, 11:49. ''Chiefs 23–7. '''Drive: 16 plays, 87 yards, 8:19.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 28-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 8:07. ''Chiefs 23–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 30 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 26-yard field goal, 4:32. ''Chiefs 26–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:16.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 15/26, 155 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • KAN – Len Dawson – 17/24, 208 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Dickie Post – 7 rushes, 13 yards, TD
  • KAN – Ed Podolak – 19 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Dickie Post – 6 receptions, 53 yards
  • KAN – Morris Stroud – 1 reception, 50 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • CIN – Horst Muhlmann 53-yard field goal. Bengals 3–0.
  • CIN – Lemar Parrish 79-yard punt return (Horst Muhlmann kick). Bengals 10–0.
  • SDG – John Hadl 2-yard run (Mike Mercer kick). Bengals 10–7. Third quarter
  • CIN – Jess Phillips 13-yard rush (Horst Muhlmann kick). Bengals 17–7. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 2-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick). Bengals 17–14. Top passers
  • CIN – Virgil Carter – 7/18, 19 yards, INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 14/27, 156 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • CIN – Jess Phillips – 15 rushes, 55 yards, TD
  • SDG – Dickie Post – 12 rushes, 46 yards Top receivers
  • CIN – Chip Myers – 2 receptions, 18 yards
  • SDG – Lance Alworth – 4 receptions, 50 yards

Week 13: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Gary Garrison 63-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 9:07. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:05.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Mike Mercer 42-yard field goal, 8:28. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:42.'''''
  • SDG – Willie Frazier offensive fumble recovery in end zone (Mike Mercer kick), 0:36. ''Chargers 17–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 36 yards.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Bobby Howfield 53-yard field goal, 12:23. ''Chargers 17–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 2:37.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Clem Turner 1-yard run (Bobby Howfield kick), 5:25. ''Chargers 17–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 5:37.'''''
  • DEN – Willis Crenshaw 1-yard run (Bobby Howfield kick), 1:57. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 1:32.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 8/19, 144 yards, TD
  • DEN – Pete Liske – 6/17, 95 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Jeff Queen – 17 rushes, 36 yards
  • DEN – Bobby Anderson – 12 rushes, 64 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 2 receptions, 81 yards, TD
  • DEN – Al Denson – 5 receptions, 55 yards

Week 14: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Mike Mercer 27-yard field goal, 5:49. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 3:09.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 13:22. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:43.'''''
  • KAN – Gloster Richardson 61-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 8:40. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 4:42.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 5-yard run (Mike Mercer kick), 1:10. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 95 yards, 2:45.'''''
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 37-yard field goal, 0:13. ''Chargers 17–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 0:57.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 10-yard field goal, 6:43. ''Chargers 17–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 8:17.'''''
  • SDG – Willie Frazier 3-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 1:00. ''Chargers 24–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 5:43.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 44-yard pass from John Hadl (Mike Mercer kick), 8:22. ''Chargers 31–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:10.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Len Dawson – 14/21, 161 yards, TD
  • SDG – John Hadl – 16/27, 277 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • KAN – Ed Podolak – 14 rushes, 56 yards
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 10 rushes, 60 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KAN – Gloster Richardson – 1 reception, 61 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 5 receptions, 149 yards

Standings

Awards

Walt Sweeney and Gary Garrison were named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad; No Chargers were named All-Pro by the Associated Press, though Sweeney was named the best in his Conference. Babich was a runner-up for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award, receiving at least one vote.

References

References

  1. "2021 Los Angeles Chargers Media Guide".
  2. "1970 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  3. "1970 NFL All-Pros".
  4. "1970 awards voting".
Info: Wikipedia Source

This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.

1970-nfl-season-by-team san-diego-chargers-seasons 1970s-in-san-diego 1970-in-sports-in-california
Want to explore this topic further?

Ask Mako anything about 1970 San Diego Chargers season — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.

Research with Mako

Free with your Surf account

Content sourced from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.

Report