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1971 San Diego Chargers season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year1971
record6–8
division_place3rd AFC West
coachSid Gillman (games 1-10)
Harland Svare (games 11-14)
general managerHarland Svare
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

Harland Svare (games 11-14) | AP All-pros = None

The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's second season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 12th overall. The team improved on their 5–6–3 record in 1970. It was Harland Svare's first season as the team's head coach. After a 1–4 start, the Chargers would slightly improve, winning 3 of their next 4 games. However, they would lose 3 of their final 5 games en route to a 6–8 finish. The only bright spot was quarterback John Hadl who completed 233 passes out of 431 attempts for 3,075 yards and 21 touchdowns and won the NFL Man of the Year award as well as leading the league in both passing yards and touchdown passes.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1971 NFL draft

Roster

Preseason

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August 7[Washington Redskins](1971-washington-redskins-season)**W** 19–101–0San Diego Stadium
August 14[Minnesota Vikings](1971-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 7–341–1San Diego Stadium
August 22at [San Francisco 49ers](1971-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 17–281–2Candlestick Park
August 28[New Orleans Saints](1971-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 22–72–2San Diego Stadium
September 3at [Los Angeles Rams](1971-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 20–143–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
September 11[Atlanta Falcons](1971-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 21–144–2San Diego Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 19**[Kansas City Chiefs](1971-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 21–141–0San Diego Stadium54,061[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197109190sdg.htm)
September 26**[Oakland Raiders](1971-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 0–341–1San Diego Stadium54,084[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197109260sdg.htm)
October 3at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1971-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 17–211–2Three Rivers Stadium44,339[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110030pit.htm)
October 10at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1971-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 10–311–3Municipal Stadium50,514[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110100kan.htm)
October 17at **[Denver Broncos](1971-denver-broncos-season)****L** 16–201–4Mile High Stadium51,200[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110170den.htm)
[Buffalo Bills](1971-buffalo-bills-season)**W** 20–32–4San Diego Stadium49,261[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110230sdg.htm)
October 31[New York Jets](1971-new-york-jets-season)**W** 49–213–4San Diego Stadium44,786[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197110310sdg.htm)
November 7at [New York Giants](1971-new-york-giants-season)**L** 17–353–5Yankee Stadium62,905[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111070nyg.htm)
[St. Louis Cardinals](1971-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)**W** 20–174–5San Diego Stadium46,486[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111150sdg.htm)
November 21at **[Oakland Raiders](1971-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 33–344–6Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum54,681[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111210rai.htm)
November 28at [Cincinnati Bengals](1971-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 0–314–7Riverfront Stadium59,580[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197111280cin.htm)
December 5[Minnesota Vikings](1971-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 30–145–7San Diego Stadium54,505[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197112050sdg.htm)
December 12**[Denver Broncos](1971-denver-broncos-season)****W** 45–176–7San Diego Stadium44,347[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197112120sdg.htm)
December 19at [Houston Oilers](1971-houston-oilers-season)**L** 33–496–8Houston Astrodome35,959[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197112190oti.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KAN – Warren McVea 6-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 8:29. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 1:36.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Ed Podolak 1-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 14:10. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:12.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Mike Montgomery 39-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 4:04. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 2:56.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Jerry LeVias 37-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 9:34. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:01.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 26-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 5:20. ''Chargers 21–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:17.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Len Dawson – 11/22, 152 yards, 2 INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 17/37, 260 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • KAN – Ed Podolak – 17 rushes, 65 yards, TD
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 15 rushes, 59 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KAN – Otis Taylor – 3 receptions, 76 yards
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 72 yards

Week 2: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – George Blanda 37-yard field goal, 4:26. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:29.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – George Blanda 42-yard field goal, 5:01. ''Raiders 6–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 2:37.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff 36-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 7:55. ''Raiders 13–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:48.'''''
  • OAK – Clarence Davis 2-yard run (George Blanda kick), 0:10. ''Raiders 20–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:44.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff 13-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 4:27. ''Raiders 27–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 4:32.'''''
  • OAK – Ken Stabler 1-yard run (George Blanda kick), 0:21. ''Raiders 34–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:10.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 11/17, 162 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – John Hadl – 14/29, 174 yards, 5 INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Clarence Davis – 9 rushes, 75 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jeff Queen – 9 rushes, 31 yards Top receivers
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff – 5 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Billy Parks – 5 receptions, 70 yards

Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • SDG – Dennis Partee 21-yard field goal, 6:26. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards.'''''
  • PIT – John Fuqua 5-yard run (Roy Gerela kick), 4:15. ''Steelers 7–3. '''Drive: 1 play, 5 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Billy Parks 16-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 4:19. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 7:02.''''' Third quarter
  • PIT – John Fuqua 1-yard run (Roy Gerela kick), 8:47. ''Steelers 14–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:31.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 4-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 2:09. ''Chargers 17–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:38.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Terry Bradshaw 5-yard run (Roy Gerela kick), 12:02. ''Steelers 21–17. '''Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 5:07.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 25/36, 283 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • PIT – Terry Bradshaw – 15/24, 175 yards Top rushers
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 12 rushes, 72 yards, TD
  • PIT – John Fuqua – 15 rushes, 60 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Billy Parks – 8 receptions, 111 yards, TD
  • PIT – John Fuqua – 5 receptions, 53 yards

Week 4: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Dennis Partee 43-yard field goal, 9:58. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 3-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 14:15. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards.'''''
  • KAN – Jim Otis 3-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 6:24. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards.'''''
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 29-yard field goal, 1:13. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 1:52.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Otis Taylor 3-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 4:23. ''Chargers 17–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:23.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Warren McVea 15-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 11:15. ''Chargers 24–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:24.'''''
  • KAN – Ed Podolak 7-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 0:16. ''Chargers 31–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 8:28.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 12/23, 125 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • KAN – Len Dawson – 16/23, 188 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 7 rushes, 44 yards
  • KAN – Wendell Hayes – 11 rushes, 80 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Billy Parks – 2 receptions, 36 yards SDG – Gary Garrison – 1 reception, 36 yards
  • KAN – Otis Taylor – 6 receptions, 97 yards, TD

Week 5: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Bobby Anderson 1-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 11:58. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 41-yard field goal, 9:15. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:43.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Jim Turner 49-yard field goal, 14:55. ''Broncos 10–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 5:07.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 20-yard field goal, 11:20. ''Broncos 10–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 3:35.'''''
  • DEN – Floyd Little 2-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 3:54. ''Broncos 17–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 7:26.'''''
  • DEN – Jim Turner 10-yard field goal, 0:18. ''Broncos 20–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 0:39.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 21-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 0:53. ''Broncos 20–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 35-yard field goal, 13:48. ''Broncos 20–16. '''Drive: 5 plays, -2 yards, 1:19.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 18/44, 236 yards, TD, INT
  • DEN – Don Horn – 7/17, 71 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Billy Parks – 1 rush, 54 yards
  • DEN – Bobby Anderson – 25 rushes, 106 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 105 yards, TD
  • DEN – Bobby Anderson – 3 receptions, 43 yards

Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • SDG – Billy Parks 56-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 9:51. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:37.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 9-yard field goal, 4:13. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 7:28.''''' Third quarter
  • BUF – Grant Guthrie 36-yard field goal, 9:31. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 10-yard field goal, 6:31. ''Chargers 13–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 3:00.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Billy Parks 12-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 2:27. ''Chargers 20–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 3:14.''''' Top passers
  • BUF – James Harris – 4/8, 36 yards, INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 14/28, 215 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • BUF – O. J. Simpson – 18 rushes, 106 yards
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 19 rushes, 94 yards Top receivers
  • BUF – Ike Hill – 2 receptions, 20 yards
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 106 yards

Week 7: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

  • NYJ – Rich Caster 23-yard pass from Bob Davis (Bobby Howfield kick), 6:59. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:57.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – John Hadl 2-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 10:32. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 6:09.'''''
  • NYJ – John Riggins 31-yard pass from Bob Davis (Bobby Howfield kick), 5:59. ''Jets 14–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:33.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Montgomery 37-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 2:45. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:32.'''''
  • SDG – Billy Parks 17-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 0:26. ''Chargers 21–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 0:24.''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – Emerson Boozer 6-yard run (Ralph Baker pass from Bob Davis), 12:52. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 1:35.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 49-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 9:44. ''Chargers 28–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:08.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Mike Montgomery 13-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 10:57. ''Chargers 35–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:52.'''''
  • SDG – Pettis Norman 21-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 9:10. ''Chargers 42–21. '''Drive: 2 plays, 21 yards, 0:17.'''''
  • SDG – Chris Fletcher 36-yard interception return (Dennis Partee kick), 3:30. Chargers 49–21. Top passers
  • NYJ – Bob Davis – 8/18, 83 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 19/27, 358 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
  • NYJ – John Riggins – 10 rushes, 63 yards
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 9 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • NYJ – Rich Caster – 4 receptions, 53 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 6 receptions, 162 yards, TD

Week 8: at New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Ron Johnson 1-yard run (Pete Gogolak kick), 0:47. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 8:09.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Charlie Evans 9-yard run (Pete Gogolak kick), 9:54. ''Giants 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 3:44.'''''
  • NYG – Rich Kotite 43-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Pete Gogolak kick), 1:10. ''Giants 21–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:34.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 28-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Giants 21–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 1:08.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 7-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 7:14. ''Giants 21–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 6:31.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 21-yard pass from Mike Montgomery (Dennis Partee kick), 4:02. ''Giants 21–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 1:10.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Charlie Evans 1-yard run (Pete Gogolak kick), 14:58. ''Giants 28–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:04.'''''
  • NYG – Charlie Evans 1-yard run (Pete Gogolak kick), 0:55. ''Giants 35–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 4:24.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 16/31, 194 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • NYG – Fran Tarkenton – 16/20, 83 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 6 rushes, 45 yards
  • NYG – Ron Johnson – 12 rushes, 67 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Jeff Queen – 5 receptions, 85 yards
  • NYG – Coleman Zeno – 4 receptions, 90 yards

Week 9: vs. St. Louis Cardinals

First quarter

  • STL – Jim McFarland 3-yard pass from Jim Hart (Jim Bakken kick), 2:49. ''Cardinals 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:36.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 25-yard field goal, 13:36. ''Cardinals 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:11.'''''
  • STL – Jim Bakken 13-yard field goal, 0:30. ''Cardinals 10–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 4:28.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 4-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 5:32. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:52.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 4-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 3:16. ''Chargers 17–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 5:36.'''''
  • STL – Cid Edwards 1-yard run (Jim Bakken kick), 0:17. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:08.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 45-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chargers 20–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 0:16.''''' Top passers
  • STL – Jim Hart – 17/35, 214 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 20/28, 216 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • STL – MacArthur Lane – 18 rushes, 82 yards
  • SDG – Mike Montgomery – 17 rushes, 98 yards Top receivers
  • STL – John Gilliam – 5 receptions, 76 yards
  • SDG – Mike Montgomery – 6 receptions, 77 yards

Week 10: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – George Blanda 34-yard field goal, 7:42. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 51 yards, 7:18.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 14-yard field goal, 2:01. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:41.'''''
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 2-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 0:09. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:39.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 11-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 5:43. ''Chargers 17–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:53.'''''
  • OAK – Raymond Chester 16-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 4:48. ''Chargers 17–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 0:55.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 18-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 1:10. ''Chargers 24–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:38.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – Raymond Chester 13-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 11:37. ''Chargers 24–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 2:02.'''''
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak 2-yard run (George Blanda kick), 2:10. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 4:52.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – George Blanda 40-yard field goal, 11:05. ''Raiders 27–24. '''Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 3:55.'''''
  • OAK – Rod Sherman 32-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 6:49. ''Raiders 34–24. '''Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:29.'''''
  • SDG – Walker Gillette 15-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 3:08. ''Raiders 34–31. '''Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:30.'''''
  • SDG – Safety, Ray White tackled Jerry DePoyster in end zone, 0:00. Raiders 34–33. Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 20/36, 321 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 16/26, 190 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 13 rushes, 63 yards, TD
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak – 10 rushes, 50 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 4 receptions, 81 yards, TD
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff – 7 receptions, 80 yards

Week 11: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • CIN – Fred Willis 2-yard run (Horst Muhlmann kick), 5:41. ''Bengals 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:22.''''' Second quarter
  • CIN – Bob Trumpy 10-yard pass from Virgil Carter (Horst Muhlmann kick), 11:57. ''Bengals 17–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:05.'''''
  • CIN – Al Beauchamp 18-yard interception return (Horst Muhlmann kick), 3:42. Bengals 21–0. Third quarter
  • CIN – Fred Willis 3-yard run (Horst Muhlmann kick), 1:59. ''Bengals 28–0. '''Drive: 17 plays, 86 yards, 9:21.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CIN – Horst Muhlmann 40-yard field goal, 13:06. ''Bengals 31–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:22.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 5/18, 49 yards, 4 INT
  • CIN – Virgil Carter – 19/24, 174 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Mike Montgomery – 7 rushes, 30 yards
  • CIN – Fred Willis – 2 rushes, 90 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Pettis Norman – 1 reception, 28 yards
  • CIN – Bruce Coslet – 5 receptions, 62 yards

Week 12: vs. Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

  • SDG – Gary Garrison 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 7:46. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 7:14.'''''
  • MIN – Oscar Reed 10-yard run (Fred Cox kick), 1:56. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:50.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 12-yard field goal, 8:57. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:37.'''''
  • MIN – Clint Jones 1-yard run (Fred Cox kick), 6:31. ''Vikings 14–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:26.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 13:14. ''Chargers 17–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:52.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 43-yard field goal, 2:35. ''Chargers 20–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 2:51.'''''
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 22-yard field goal, 1:27. ''Chargers 23–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 0:39.'''''
  • SDG – Pete Barnes 36-yard interception return (Dennis Partee kick), 0:58. Chargers 30–14. Top passers
  • MIN – Bob Lee – 8/20, 122 yards, INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 20/29, 165 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIN – Clint Jones – 26 rushes, 96 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jerry LeVias – 2 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers
  • MIN – Bill Brown – 3 receptions, 61 yards
  • SDG – Jerry LeVias – 7 receptions, 56 yards

Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Jeff Queen 9-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 2:20. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 45 yards, 1:28.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Jim Turner 13-yard field goal, 10:13. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 3:53.'''''
  • SDG – Chuck Dicus 13-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 5:08. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 5:05.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 77-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 13:33. ''Chargers 21–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 2-yard pass from John Hadl (Dennis Partee kick), 5:33. ''Chargers 28–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 5:51.'''''
  • DEN – Floyd Little 12-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 1:01. ''Chargers 28–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 24 yards, 0:18.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 9-yard field goal, 10:15. ''Chargers 31–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:46.'''''
  • DEN – Fran Lynch 40-yard pass from Steve Ramsey (Jim Turner kick), 7:56. ''Chargers 31–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 82 yards, 2:19.'''''
  • SDG – Mike Garrett 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 4:52. ''Chargers 38–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 3:04.'''''
  • SDG – Walker Gillette 25-yard pass from Marty Domres (Dennis Partee kick), 1:54. ''Chargers 45–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 1:44.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Steve Ramsey – 10/25, 169 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • SDG – John Hadl – 21/36, 332 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
  • DEN – Floyd Little – 18 rushes, 96 yards, TD
  • SDG – Mike Garrett – 15 rushes, 62 yards, TD Top receivers
  • DEN – Billy Masters – 4 receptions, 43 yards
  • SDG – Jerry LeVias – 6 receptions, 83 yards

Week 14: at Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 4-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 11:57. Chargers 7–0.
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 50-yard field goal, 11:57. Chargers 10–0.
  • HOU – Charlie Joiner 14-yard pass from Woody Campbell (Mark Moseley kick), 3:42. Chargers 10–7.
  • SDG – Jeff Queen 5-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 11:57. Chargers 17–7.
  • SDG – Bob Babich 27-yard defensive fumble return (kick failed), 11:57. Chargers 23–7. Third quarter
  • HOU – Robert Holmes 1-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 1:59. Chargers 23–14.
  • SDG – Leon River 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 1:59. Chargers 30–14.
  • HOU – Ken Burrough 62-yard pass from Dan Pastorini (Mark Moseley kick), 3:42. Chargers 30–21.
  • HOU – Ken Houston 35-yard interception return (Mark Moseley kick), 3:42. Chargers 30–28.
  • HOU – Ken Houston 29-yard interception return (Mark Moseley kick), 3:42. Houston 35–30. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 20-yard field goal, 11:57. Houston 35–33.
  • HOU – Robert Holmes 2-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 1:59. Houston 42–33.
  • HOU – Bob Atkins 25-yard interception return (Mark Moseley kick), 1:59. Houston 49–33. Top passers
  • SDG – John Hadl – 12/29, 147 yards, 3 INT
  • HOU – Dan Pastorini – 14/22, 212 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Jeff Queen – 13 rushes, 53 yards, 2 TD
  • HOU – Robert Holmes – 16 rushes, 92 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Jerry LeVias – 5 receptions, 68 yards
  • HOU – Ken Burrough – 4 receptions, 122 yards, TD

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. Hadl was a runner-up for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award, receiving one of the sixty available votes.

References

References

  1. "2021 Los Angeles Chargers Media Guide".
  2. "1971 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  3. "1971 NFL All-Pros".
  4. "1971 awards voting".
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