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1977 San Diego Chargers season

1977 NFL team season

1977 NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year1977
record7–7
division_place3rd AFC West
coachTommy Prothro
general managerJohnny Sanders
ownerEugene V. Klein
stadiumSan Diego Stadium
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title2
1DT Louie Kelcher
2T Russ Washington
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title1
1DT Louie Kelcher *(2nd team)*
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

| AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's eighth season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 18th overall. It was Tommy Prothro's final full season as the team's head coach.

The 7–7 record allowed the Chargers to break a string of seven consecutive losing seasons. It was their best mark since the AFL–NFL merger.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1977 NFL draft

Roster

  • Gary Johnson DT

  • James Harris QB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Keith King S (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

Preseason

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August 6at [Dallas Cowboys](1977-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 14–340–1Texas Stadium
August 13[San Francisco 49ers](1977-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 32–131–1San Diego Stadium
August 20[New York Giants](1977-new-york-giants-season)**W** 29–172–1San Diego Stadium
August 27at [Oakland Raiders](1977-oakland-raiders-season)**L** 7–352–2Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum
September 1at [Los Angeles Rams](1977-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 26–253–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
September 11[Seattle Seahawks](1977-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 38–204–2San Diego Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 18at **[Oakland Raiders](1977-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 0–240–1Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum51,022[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197709180rai.htm)
September 25at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1977-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 23–71–1Arrowhead Stadium56,146[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197709250kan.htm)
October 2[Cincinnati Bengals](1977-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 24–32–1San Diego Stadium40,352[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197710020sdg.htm)
October 9at [New Orleans Saints](1977-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 14–03–1Louisiana Superdome53,942[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197710090nor.htm)
October 16[New England Patriots](1977-new-england-patriots-season)**L** 20–243–2San Diego Stadium50,327[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197710160sdg.htm)
October 23**[Kansas City Chiefs](1977-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 16–213–3San Diego Stadium33,010[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197710230sdg.htm)
October 30at [Miami Dolphins](1977-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 14–134–3Miami Orange Bowl40,670[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197710300mia.htm)
November 6at [Detroit Lions](1977-detroit-lions-season)**L** 0–204–4Pontiac Silverdome72,559[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197711060det.htm)
November 13**[Denver Broncos](1977-denver-broncos-season)****L** 14–174–5San Diego Stadium45,211[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197711130sdg.htm)
November 20**[Oakland Raiders](1977-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 12–75–5San Diego Stadium50,887[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197711200sdg.htm)
November 27at **[Seattle Seahawks](1977-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 30–286–5Kingdome58,994[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197711270sea.htm)
December 4[Cleveland Browns](1977-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 37–147–5San Diego Stadium37,312[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197712040sdg.htm)
December 11at **[Denver Broncos](1977-denver-broncos-season)****L** 9–177–6Mile High Stadium74,905[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197712110den.htm)
December 18[Pittsburgh Steelers](1977-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 9–107–7San Diego Stadium50,727[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197712180sdg.htm)
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Game summaries

Week 1: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – Cliff Branch 7-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick), 4:54. ''Raiders 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, 0:28.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Errol Mann 20-yard field goal, 9:29. ''Raiders 10–0. '''Drive: 17 plays, 72 yards, 8:37.'''''
  • OAK – Dave Casper 1-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick), 0:28. ''Raiders 17–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards, 0:14.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – Pete Banaszak 2-yard run (Errol Mann kick), 0:33. ''Raiders 24–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:51.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SDG – James Harris – 11/22, 77 yards, INT
  • OAK – Ken Stabler – 13/20, 139 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Don Woods – 7 rushes, 30 yards
  • OAK – Mark van Eeghen – 19 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 4 receptions, 33 yards
  • OAK – Cliff Branch – 4 receptions, 56 yards, TD

Week 2: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Don Woods 12-yard pass from James Harris (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:59. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:21.'''''
  • KAN – Henry Marshall 19-yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick), 3:20. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:33.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Leroy Jones 17-yard interception return (kick failed), 13:33. Chargers 13–7.
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 31-yard field goal, 0:24. ''Chargers 16–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 2:10.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Mike Fuller 7-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 2:01. ''Chargers 23–7. '''Drive: 14 plays, 54 yards, 7:58.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – James Harris – 11/25, 85 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • KAN – Mike Livingston – 7/21, 101 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Clarence Williams – 9 rushes, 88 yards
  • KAN – Tony Reed – 13 rushes, 26 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Joe Washington – 2 receptions, 18 yards
  • KAN – Walter White – 5 receptions, 70 yards

Week 3: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 30-yard pass from James Harris (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:59. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:01.''''' Second quarter
  • CIN – Chris Bahr 35-yard field goal, 1:58. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 1:12.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 15-yard pass from James Harris (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:29. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:29.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – James Harris 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:13. ''Chargers 21–3. '''Drive: 17 plays, 83 yards, 9:08.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 42-yard field goal, 8:54. ''Chargers 24–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:59.''''' Top passers
  • CIN – Ken Anderson – 14/31, 161 yards, 3 INT
  • SDG – James Harris – 14/20, 200 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • CIN – Archie Griffin – 9 rushes, 38 yards
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 14 rushes, 62 yards Top receivers
  • CIN – Archie Griffin – 5 receptions, 59 yards
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 4 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TD

Week 4: at New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • SDG – Mike Fuller 88-yard punt return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 11:19. Chargers 7–0. Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rickey Young 5-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:16. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:28.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – James Harris – 11/21, 137 yards
  • NO – Archie Manning – 16/26, 124 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 11 rushes, 40 yards, TD
  • NO – Chuck Muncie – 18 rushes, 78 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Larry Dorsey – 3 receptions, 43 yards
  • NO – Tony Galbreath – 9 receptions, 55 yards

Week 5: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

  • NE – Don Hasselbeck 1-yard pass from Steve Grogan (John Smith kick), 7:14. ''Patriots 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 5:22.'''''
  • SDG – Clarence Williams 1-yard run (kick failed), 5:59. ''Patriots 7–6. '''Drive: 2 plays, 79 yards, 1:08.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • SDG – Rickey Young 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:58. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 0:54.'''''
  • NE – Ike Forte 7-yard run (John Smith kick), 3:30. ''Patriots 14–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:28.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NE – John Smith 28-yard field goal, 9:23. ''Patriots 17–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 5:38.'''''
  • NE – Don Hasselbeck 4-yard pass from Steve Grogan (John Smith kick), 3:09. ''Patriots 24–13. '''Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:49.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 16-yard pass from Bill Munson (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:45. ''Patriots 24–20. '''Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:24.''''' Top passers
  • NE – Steve Grogan – 12/22, 83 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • SDG – James Harris – 10/15, 152 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NE – Sam Cunningham – 12 rushes, 141 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 7 rushes, 30 yards Top receivers
  • NE – Sam Cunningham – 5 receptions, 71 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 8 receptions, 111 yards

Week 6: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 40-yard field goal, 10:25. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:35.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Larry Dorsey 26-yard pass from James Harris (Rolf Benirschke kick), 5:22. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:58.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Walter White 5-yard pass from Tony Adams (Jan Stenerud kick), 9:09. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:05.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 47-yard field goal, 4:11. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:58.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 24-yard field goal, 9:14. ''Chargers 16–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:28.'''''
  • KAN – Tony Reed 1-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 2:30. ''Chargers 16–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 1 yard, 0:27.'''''
  • KAN – Tim Gray 15-yard fumble return (Jan Stenerud kick), 2:08. Chiefs 21–16. Top passers
  • KAN – Tony Adams – 15/26, 215 yards, TD
  • SDG – James Harris – 18/35, 233 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KAN – Tony Reed – 22 rushes, 68 yards, TD
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 13 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
  • KAN – Walter White – 6 receptions, 96 yards, TD
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 9 receptions, 97 yards

Week 7: at Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • MIA – Garo Yepremian 52-yard field goal, 9:08. ''Dolphins 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:42.'''''
  • MIA – Garo Yepremian 45-yard field goal, 3:00. ''Dolphins 6–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:28.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Bob Klein 2-yard pass from James Harris (Rolf Benirschke kick), 7:25. ''Chargers 7–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 43 yards, 6:47.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring play. Fourth quarter
  • MIA – Norm Bulaich 3-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick), 9:43. ''Dolphins 13–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 6:02.'''''
  • SDG – James Harris 5-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:00. ''Chargers 14–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 28 yards, 1:48.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – James Harris – 15/31, 131 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • MIA – Bob Griese – 9/16, 82 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 14 rushes, 32 yards
  • MIA – Norm Bulaich – 12 rushes, 89 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Joe Washington – 4 receptions, 30 yards
  • MIA – Nat Moore – 3 receptions, 36 yards

Week 8: at Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • DET – Rick Kane 2-yard run (Steve Mike-Mayer kick), 5:08. ''Lions 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 7:10.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DET – Rick Kane 1-yard run (Steve Mike-Mayer kick), 9:56. ''Lions 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • DET – Marv Hubbard 1-yard run (kick failed), 4:57. ''Lions 20–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:55.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Bill Munson – 9/16, 90 yards
  • DET – Greg Landry – 5/7, 67 yards Top rushers
  • SDG – Joe Washington – 9 rushes, 54 yards
  • DET – Rick Kane – 24 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 4 receptions, 48 yards
  • DET – Horace King – 3 receptions, 49 yards

Week 9: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Fred Dean 11-yard fumble return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:27. Chargers 7–0.
  • DEN – Jim Turner 35-yard field goal, 4:54. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 4:33.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 32-yard pass from Joe Washington (Rolf Benirschke kick), 10:12. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 2:04.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Haven Moses 33-yard pass from Craig Morton (Jim Turner kick), 8:10. ''Chargers 14–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:11.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Haven Moses 8-yard pass from Craig Morton (Jim Turner kick), 1:36. ''Broncos 17–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 1:01.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Craig Morton – 12/32, 149 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • SDG – James Harris – 13/31, 166 yards Top rushers
  • DEN – Lonnie Perrin – 9 rushes, 33 yards DEN – Otis Armstrong – 6 rushes, 33 yards
  • SDG – Johnny Rodgers – 1 rush, 33 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Haven Moses – 3 receptions, 66 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 4 receptions, 79 yards, TD

Week 10: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter No scoring plays. Second quarter

  • SDG – Rickey Young 4-yard run (kick blocked), 8:46. ''Chargers 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:31.'''''
  • OAK – Mike Rae 7-yard run (Errol Mann kick), 3:04. ''Raiders 7–6. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:42.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 22-yard field goal, 3:57. ''Chargers 9–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 83 yards, 5:58.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 46-yard field goal, 3:15. ''Chargers 12–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 5:33.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Ken Stabler – 4/10, 40 yards
  • SDG – Cliff Olander – 5/13, 51 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Clarence Davis – 12 rushes, 49 yards
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 17 rushes, 83 yards, TD Top receivers
  • OAK – Fred Biletnikoff – 2 receptions, 29 yards
  • SDG – Joe Washington – 2 receptions, 22 yards

Week 11: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SDG – Rickey Young 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 7:55. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:38.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 40-yard field goal, 2:21. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 3:27.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 26-yard field goal, 12:19. ''Chargers 13–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:30.'''''
  • SEA – Don Testerman 5-yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick), 6:41. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:28.'''''
  • SEA – Steve Largent 27-yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick), 0:50. ''Seahawks 14–13. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:27.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 39-yard field goal, 13:19. ''Chargers 16–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:35.'''''
  • SEA – Steve Largent 10-yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick), 7:48. ''Seahawks 21–16. '''Drive: 11 plays, 53 yards, 5:23.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 17-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:50. ''Chargers 23–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • SDG – Fred Dean 22-yard interception return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 12:15. Chargers 30–21.
  • SEA – David Sims 16-yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick), 7:00. ''Chargers 30–28. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:26.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 19/26, 199 yards, TD, INT
  • SEA – Jim Zorn – 16/26, 291 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 19 rushes, 80 yards, TD
  • SEA – Sherman Smith – 14 rushes, 56 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 5 receptions, 72 yards, TD
  • SEA – Steve Largent – 4 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD

Week 12: vs. Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • SDG – Don Woods 29-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:57. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 5:03.'''''
  • SDG – Hank Bauer 15-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 4:34. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 2:51.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 35-yard field goal, 11:55. ''Chargers 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 4:22.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 30-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:17. ''Chargers 24–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:57.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 36-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chargers 27–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 43 yards, 0:15.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 24-yard field goal, 2:09. ''Chargers 30–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 7:15.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CLE – Reggie Rucker 16-yard pass from Dave Mays (Don Cockroft kick), 13:28. ''Chargers 30–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 3:33.'''''
  • SDG – Larry Dorsey 67-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 12:33. ''Chargers 37–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 67 yards, 0:55.'''''
  • CLE – Cleo Miller 6-yard run (Don Cockroft kick), 1:24. ''Chargers 37–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 1:18.''''' Top passers
  • CLE – Dave Mays – 19/30, 228 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 14/20, 237 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • CLE – Greg Pruitt – 16 rushes, 67 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 11 rushes, 62 yards, TD Top receivers
  • CLE – Greg Pruitt – 6 receptions, 98 yards
  • SDG – Larry Dorsey – 4 receptions, 108 yards, TD

Week 13: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Lonnie Perrin 41-yard pass from Craig Morton (Jim Turner kick), 11:31. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:29.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 46-yard field goal, 6:50. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 4:41.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 46-yard field goal, 0:18. ''Broncos 7–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 0:42.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 46-yard field goal, 4:23. ''Chargers 9–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:58.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Jim Turner 36-yard field goal, 6:39. ''Broncos 10–9. '''Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 5:18.'''''
  • DEN – Rick Upchurch 19-yard run (Jim Turner kick), 1:54. ''Broncos 17–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:55.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 24/41, 276 yards, 2 INT
  • DEN – Craig Morton – 9/17, 133 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Rickey Young – 8 rushes, 30 yards
  • DEN – Jon Keyworth – 12 rushes, 41 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 4 receptions, 67 yards
  • DEN – Riley Odoms – 6 receptions, 69 yards

Week 14: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • SDG – Clarence Williams 2-yard run (kick blocked), 7:42. ''Chargers 6–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 5:32.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 38-yard field goal, 8:26. ''Chargers 9–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards.''''' Third quarter
  • PIT – Sidney Thornton 1-yard run (Roy Gerela kick), 6:07. ''Chargers 9–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:07.'''''
  • PIT – Roy Gerela 27-yard field goal, 1:14. ''Steelers 10–9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 3:27.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • PIT – Terry Bradshaw – 8/17, 139 yards, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 12/22, 157 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
  • PIT – Alvin Maxson – 16 rushes, 51 yards
  • SDG – Don Woods – 13 rushes, 28 yards Top receivers
  • PIT – John Stallworth – 3 receptions, 72 yards
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 3 receptions, 53 yards

Standings

Awards

Two Chargers was named to the 1978 Pro Bowl, with Russ Washington and Louie Kelcher both reserves on the AFC squad; Kelcher was also selected in the AP All-Pro second team.

References

References

  1. "2021 Los Angeles Chargers Media Guide".
  2. "1977 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  3. "1977 NFL All-Pros".
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