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1974 San Diego Chargers season

1974 NFL team season

1974 NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year1974
record5–9
division_place4th AFC West
coachTommy Prothro
general managerHarland Svare
ownerEugene V. Klein
stadiumSan Diego Stadium
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title1
1T Russ Washington
AP All-pros*None*
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

| AP All-pros = None

The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's fifth season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 15th overall. The team improved on their 2–11–1 record in 1973 and finished 5–9. It was Tommy Prothro's first season as the team's head coach.

Before the season, the team changed from white helmets and powder blue jerseys—which it had had since its inception in 1960—to royal blue helmets and jerseys. Players' uniform numbers were also removed from the helmets. The royal blue would remain through 1984, when the helmets and jerseys became a darker shade of blue (navy blue); that blue became even darker in 1988. The Chargers switched back permanently to modified white helmets in 2007.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1974 NFL draft

Roster

MLB/OLB

CB/SS

Preseason

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August 3[San Francisco 49ers](1974-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 20–61–0San Diego Stadium
August 10[New York Jets](1974-new-york-jets-season)**W** 20–142–0San Diego Stadium
August 18vs. [St. Louis Cardinals](1974-st-louis-cardinals-season)**L** 14–482–1Husky Stadium (Seattle)
August 24[New England Patriots](1974-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 14–232–2San Diego Stadium
August 31[Los Angeles Rams](1974-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 16–302–3San Diego Stadium
September 7at [Minnesota Vikings](1974-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 0–422–4Metropolitan Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 15at [Houston Oilers](1974-houston-oilers-season)**L** 14–210–1Astrodome25,317[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409150oti.htm)
September 22at [Cincinnati Bengals](1974-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 20–171–1Riverfront Stadium51,178[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409220cin.htm)
September 29[Miami Dolphins](1974-miami-dolphins-season)**L** 21–281–2San Diego Stadium44,706[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409290sdg.htm)
October 6[Philadelphia Eagles](1974-philadelphia-eagles-season)**L** 7–131–3San Diego Stadium36,124[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410060sdg.htm)
October 13**[Oakland Raiders](1974-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 10–141–4San Diego Stadium40,539[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410130sdg.htm)
October 20at **[Denver Broncos](1974-denver-broncos-season)****L** 7–271–5Mile High Stadium50,928[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410200den.htm)
October 27**[Kansas City Chiefs](1974-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 24–141–6San Diego Stadium34,371[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410270sdg.htm)
November 3[Cleveland Browns](1974-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 36–352–6San Diego Stadium35,683[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411030sdg.htm)
November 10at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1974-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 14–73–6Arrowhead Stadium48,551[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411100kan.htm)
November 17at **[Oakland Raiders](1974-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 10–173–7Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum50,178[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411170rai.htm)
November 24at [Green Bay Packers](1974-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 0–343–8Lambeau Field56,267[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411240gnb.htm)
December 1at [New York Jets](1974-new-york-jets-season)**L** 14–273–9Shea Stadium44,888[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412010nyj.htm)
December 8[Chicago Bears](1974-chicago-bears-season)**W** 28–214–9San Diego Stadium33,662[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412080sdg.htm)
December 15**[Denver Broncos](1974-denver-broncos-season)****W** 17–05–9San Diego Stadium36,571[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412150sdg.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Season summary

Week 1: at Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • HOU – George Amundson 1-yard run (Skip Butler kick), 10:27. ''Oilers 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 4:33.'''''
  • HOU – George Amundson 8-yard pass from Lynn Dickey (Skip Butler kick), 0:03. ''Oilers 14–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:23.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Glen Bonner 3-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 1:23. ''Oilers 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:24.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 29-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 13:07. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:53.''''' Fourth quarter
  • HOU – George Amundson 3-yard run (Skip Butler kick), 13:20. ''Oilers 21–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 2:54.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 13/26, 209 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • HOU – Lynn Dickey – 19/26, 195 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Cid Edwards – 16 rushes, 100 yards
  • HOU – Ronnie Coleman – 21 rushes, 123 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 80 yards, TD
  • HOU – George Amundson – 5 receptions, 51 yards, TD

Week 2: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • SDG – Glen Bonner 2-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 9:06. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:54.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Dennis Partee 22-yard field goal, 12:56. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:19.'''''
  • CIN – Lenvil Elliott 16-yard run (Horst Muhlmann kick), 8:06. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:44.'''''
  • SDG – Ray Wersching 28-yard field goal, 2:20. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:46.''''' Third quarter
  • CIN – Boobie Clark 12-yard run (Horst Muhlmann kick), 12:13. ''Bengals 14–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:47.'''''
  • CIN – Horst Muhlmann 34-yard field goal, 2:59. ''Bengals 17–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 6:20.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Dan Fouts 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 7:45. ''Chargers 20–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 98 yards, 4:14.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 13/24, 173 yards
  • CIN – Ken Anderson – 17/28, 178 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Cid Edwards – 12 rushes, 45 yards
  • CIN – Lenvil Elliott – 11 rushes, 66 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 8 receptions, 116 yards
  • CIN – Charlie Joiner – 5 receptions, 57 yards

Week 3: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • MIA – Larry Csonka 1-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick), 12:43. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards, 6:55.'''''
  • SDG – Wayne Stewart 21-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 0:49. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:01.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Don Woods 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 9:37. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:23.'''''
  • SDG – Don Woods 56-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 7:51. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:09.''''' Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Nat Moore 13-yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick), 8:30. ''Chargers 21–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:09.'''''
  • MIA – Larry Csonka 3-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick), 3:38. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 2:29.'''''
  • MIA – Jim Kiick 3-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick), 0:15. ''Dolphins 28–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 1:35.''''' Top passers
  • MIA – Bob Griese – 14/27, 248 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 14/22, 189 yards, TD Top rushers
  • MIA – Larry Csonka – 21 rushes, 106 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Don Woods – 18 rushes, 157 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • MIA – Jim Mandich – 4 receptions, 101 yards
  • SDG – Wayne Stewart – 3 receptions, 71 yards, TD

Week 4: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • PHI – Bill Dunstan 46-yard defensive fumble return (kick blocked), 5:49. Eagles 6–0. Second quarter
  • PHI – Tom Sullivan 1-yard run (Tom Dempsey kick), 2:29. ''Eagles 13–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:32.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 6-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 0:29. ''Eagles 13–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:00.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • PHI – Roman Gabriel – 18/33, 112 yards, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 13/32, 134 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • PHI – Po James – 15 rushes, 87 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 21 rushes, 133 yards Top receivers
  • PHI – Tom Sullivan – 5 receptions, 30 yards
  • SDG – Cid Edwards – 4 receptions, 50 yards

Week 5: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Ray Wersching 42-yard field goal, 5:33. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 55 yards, 8:08.'''''
  • OAK – Cliff Branch 46-yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick), 2:48. ''Raiders 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:35.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Don Woods 7-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 5:37. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:28.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Bob Moore 4-yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick), 14:56. ''Raiders 14–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:42.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Ken Stabler – 12/19, 162 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 11/24, 137 yards, INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Marv Hubbard – 14 rushes, 94 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 17 rushes, 118 yards, TD Top receivers
  • OAK – Cliff Branch – 7 receptions, 124 yards, TD
  • SDG – Harrison Davis – 2 receptions, 43 yards

Week 6: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Riley Odoms 5-yard pass from Charley Johnson (Jim Turner kick), 7:06. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:54.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Floyd Little 6-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 6:28. ''Broncos 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 6:14.'''''
  • DEN – Jim Turner 34-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Broncos 17–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:02.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Glen Bonner 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 6:54. ''Broncos 17–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 8:06.'''''
  • DEN – Otis Armstrong 10-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 4:48. ''Broncos 24–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 2:06.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Jim Turner 34-yard field goal, 2:15. ''Chargers 27–7. '''Drive: 16 plays, 64 yards, 10:15.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 14/29, 158 yards, 3 INT
  • DEN – Charley Johnson – 9/12, 146 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Don Woods – 13 rushes, 39 yards
  • DEN – Otis Armstrong – 20 rushes, 98 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Don Woods – 3 receptions, 38 yards
  • DEN – Floyd Little – 7 receptions, 127 yards

Week 7: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Gary Garrison 18-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 0:04. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:09.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Elmo Wright 12-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 11:49. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:15.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Woody Green 2-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:13. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:47.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Don Woods 6-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 12:06. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:29.'''''
  • KAN – Woody Green 69-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:24. ''Chiefs 21–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, 1:42.'''''
  • KAN – Jan Stenerud 23-yard field goal, 0:58. ''Chiefs 24–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 5:31.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Len Dawson – 4/4, 84 yards, TD
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 14/27, 221 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KAN – Woody Green – 23 rushes, 146 yards, TD
  • SDG – Don Woods – 22 rushes, 154 yards, TD Top receivers
  • KAN – Woody Green – 4 receptions, 98 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 6 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Week 8: vs. Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • CLE – Steve Holden 6-yard pass from Brian Sipe (Don Cockroft kick), 9:20. ''Browns 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 5:40.'''''
  • CLE – Greg Pruitt 3-yard run (Don Cockroft kick), 0:43. ''Browns 14–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:38.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Bo Matthews 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 10:57. ''Browns 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:41.'''''
  • CLE – Brian Sipe 1-yard run (Don Cockroft kick), 5:19. ''Browns 21–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 5:38.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Don Woods 43-yard pass from Dan Fouts (kick blocked), 11:05. ''Browns 21–13. '''Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • SDG – Glen Bonner 1-yard pass from Dan Fouts (kick failed), 6:42. ''Browns 21–19. '''Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:23.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CLE – Hugh McKinnis 6-yard run (Don Cockroft kick), 14:56. ''Browns 28–19. '''Drive: 4 plays, 18 yards, 1:11.'''''
  • SDG – Harrison Davis 70-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 14:27. ''Browns 28–26. '''Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 0:29.'''''
  • CLE – Brian Sipe 1-yard run (Don Cockroft kick), 9:47. ''Browns 35–26. '''Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:40.'''''
  • SDG – Don Woods 75-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Dennis Partee kick), 9:26. ''Browns 35–33. '''Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:21.'''''
  • SDG – Ray Wersching 40-yard field goal, 0:55. ''Chargers 36–35. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 2:23.''''' Top passers
  • CLE – Brian Sipe – 16/23, 186 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 12/21, 333 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
  • CLE – Hugh McKinnis – 11 rushes, 48 yards, TD
  • SDG – Don Woods – 18 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
  • CLE – Steve Holden – 6 receptions, 85 yards, TD
  • SDG – Don Woods – 3 receptions, 119 yards, 2 TD

Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Bo Matthews 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 6:19. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 52 yards, 7:27.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Larry Brunson 84-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 10:03. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 87 yards, 0:54.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 71-yard pass from Jesse Freitas (Dennis Partee kick), 9:02. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:50.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Jesse Freitas – 6/15, 120 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • KAN – Len Dawson – 26/44, 381 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Bo Matthews – 21 rushes, 73 yards, TD
  • KAN – Woody Green – 19 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 2 receptions, 84 yards, TD
  • KAN – Larry Brunson – 8 receptions, 193 yards, TD

Week 10: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – Cliff Branch 60-yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick), 7:06. ''Raiders 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:11.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Ray Wersching 42-yard field goal, 4:43. ''Raiders 7–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:08.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak 1-yard run (George Blanda kick), 1:37. ''Raiders 14–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 6:04.''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – George Blanda 28-yard field goal, 6:29. ''Raiders 17–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 6:42.'''''
  • SDG – Don Woods 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 5:17. ''Raiders 17–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:12.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 9/21, 159 yards
  • OAK – Ken Stabler – 16/32, 240 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Don Woods – 27 rushes, 117 yards, TD
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak – 12 rushes, 39 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 2 receptions, 73 yards
  • OAK – Cliff Branch – 7 receptions, 125 yards, TD

Week 11: at Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • GB – Chester Marcol 22-yard field goal. Packers 3–0. Second quarter
  • GB – Chester Marcol 27-yard field goal. Packers 6–0.
  • GB – Eric Torkelson 29-yard fumble return (Chester Marcol kick). Packers 13–0. Third quarter
  • GB – Ken Ellis 38-yard interception return (Chester Marcol kick). Packers 20–0.
  • GB – MacArthur Lane 24-yard pass from John Hadl (Chester Marcol kick). Packers 27–0. Fourth quarter
  • GB – Steve Odom 56-yard pass from Jack Concannon (Chester Marcol kick). Packers 34–0. Top passers
  • SDG – Jesse Freitas – 8/23, 195 yards, INT
  • GB – John Hadl – 14/22, 157 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Don Woods – 14 rushes, 50 yards
  • GB – John Brockington – 13 rushes, 47 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 2 receptions, 32 yards
  • GB – Jon Staggers – 6 receptions, 80 yards

Week 12: at New York Jets

First quarter

  • NYJ – John Riggins 4-yard pass from Joe Namath (Pat Leahy kick), 11:27. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 3:33.'''''
  • NYJ – Pat Leahy 20-yard field goal, 7:08. ''Jets 10–0. '''Drive: 9 play, 54 yards, 3:03.''''' Second quarter
  • NYJ – John Riggins 3-yard run (Pat Leahy kick), 5:37. ''Jets 17–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:24.'''''
  • NYJ – John Riggins 2-yard run (Pat Leahy kick), 0:25. ''Jets 24–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 2:20.''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – Pat Leahy 45-yard field goal, 9:31. ''Jets 27–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:24.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Gary Garrison 28-yard pass from Don Woods (Dennis Partee kick), 13:14. ''Jets 27–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 1:46.'''''
  • SDG – Don Woods 4-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 0:49. ''Jets 27–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 1:05.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Jesse Freitas – 10/23, 147 yards, 2 INT
  • NYJ – Joe Namath – 17/27, 254 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Don Woods – 25 rushes, 142 yards, TD
  • NYJ – John Riggins – 18 rushes, 61 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 109 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Rich Caster – 7 receptions, 137 yards

Week 13: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • CHI – Ken Grandberry 4-yard run (Mirro Roder kick). Bears 7–0. Second quarter
  • SDG – Don Woods 21-yard pass from Jesse Freitas (Dennis Partee kick). Tied 7–7. Third quarter
  • SDG – Blenda Gay 17-yard fumble return (Dennis Partee kick). Chargers 14–7.
  • CHI – Perry Williams 3-yard run (Mirro Roder kick). Tied 14–14.
  • CHI – Wayne Wheeler 19-yard pass from Bobby Douglass (Mirro Roder kick). Bears 21–14. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Harrison Davis 43-yard pass from Jesse Freitas (Dennis Partee kick). Tied 21–21.
  • SDG – Bo Matthews 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick). Chargers 28–21. Top passers
  • CHI – Bobby Douglass – 14/25, 136 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Jesse Freitas – 9/19, 156 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • CHI – Hugh McKinnis – 11 rushes, 48 yards, TD
  • SDG – Don Woods – 26 rushes, 75 yards Top receivers
  • CHI – Charlie Wade – 3 receptions, 48 yards
  • SDG – Harrison Davis – 3 receptions, 86 yards, TD

Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Don Woods 6-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 6:23. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:47.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Bo Matthews 1-yard run (Dennis Partee kick), 14:58. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 4:05.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Ray Wersching 37-yard field goal, 4:09. ''Chargers 17–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 7:11.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Steve Ramsey – 8/13, 94 yards, 2 INT
  • SDG – Jesse Freitas – 16/29, 201 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Otis Armstrong – 18 rushes, 142 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 24 rushes, 105 yards, TD Top receivers
  • DEN – Riley Odoms – 5 receptions, 66 yards
  • SDG – Harrison Davis – 5 receptions, 77 yards

Awards

Only one Charger was named to the 1975 Pro Bowl, with tackle Russ Washington a starter on the AFC squad; none were selected for the AP All-Pro first or second teams, though Washington was named the best in his Conference. Woods won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year with 52 of the 78 votes available.

References

References

  1. [http://uniformdatabases.com/chargers.html Gridiron Uniform Database: San Diego Chargers]
  2. [http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/list_by_team/3071/San_Diego_Chargers/ SportsLogos.net: San Diego Chargers]
  3. "2021 Los Angeles Chargers Media Guide".
  4. "1974 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  5. "1974 NFL All-Pros".
  6. "1974 awards voting".
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