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1986 San Diego Chargers season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year1986
record4–12
division_place5th AFC West
coachDon Coryell (fired October 29, 1-7 record)
Al Saunders (interim, 3-5 record)
general managerJohnny Sanders
ownerAlex Spanos
stadiumJack Murphy Stadium
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title1
1RB Gary Anderson
AP All-pros*None*
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

Al Saunders (interim, 3-5 record) | AP All-pros = None

The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 27th overall. the team failed to improve on their 8–8 record from 1985. Following a stagnant 1–7 start, Head Coach Don Coryell was fired and Al Saunders was named interim Head Coach. After the season, Saunders was named the permanent Head Coach and would hold the position through the end of the 1988 season. Leslie O'Neal was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.

NFL draft

Main article: 1986 NFL draft

Roster

Preseason

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August 9[Dallas Cowboys](1986-dallas-cowboys-season)**W** 20–01–0Jack Murphy Stadium
August 16[Philadelphia Eagles](1986-philadelphia-eagles-season)**W** 45–382–0Jack Murphy Stadium
August 23at [Los Angeles Rams](1986-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 17–202–1Anaheim Stadium
August 29[St. Louis Cardinals](1986-st-louis-cardinals-season)**W** 24–173–1Jack Murphy Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 7[Miami Dolphins](1986-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 50–281–0Jack Murphy Stadium57,726[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609070sdg.htm)
September 14at [New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)**L** 7–201–1Giants Stadium74,921[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609140nyg.htm)
September 21[Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season)**L** 27–301–2Jack Murphy Stadium57,853[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609210sdg.htm)
September 28at **[Los Angeles Raiders](1986-los-angeles-raiders-season)****L** 13–171–3Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum63,153[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609280rai.htm)
at **[Seattle Seahawks](1986-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 7–331–4Kingdome63,207[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610060sea.htm)
October 12**[Denver Broncos](1986-denver-broncos-season)****L** 14–311–5Jack Murphy Stadium55,662[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610120sdg.htm)
October 19at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1986-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 41–421–6Arrowhead Stadium55,767[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610190kan.htm)
October 26at [Philadelphia Eagles](1986-philadelphia-eagles-season)**L** 7–231–7Veterans Stadium41,469[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610260phi.htm)
November 2**[Kansas City Chiefs](1986-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 23–241–8Jack Murphy Stadium48,518[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611020sdg.htm)
November 9at **[Denver Broncos](1986-denver-broncos-season)****W** 9–32–8Mile High Stadium75,012[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611090den.htm)
November 16[Dallas Cowboys](1986-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 21–242–9Jack Murphy Stadium55,622[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611160sdg.htm)
**[Los Angeles Raiders](1986-los-angeles-raiders-season)****L** 31–37 (OT)2–10Jack Murphy Stadium56,031[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611200sdg.htm)
November 30at [Indianapolis Colts](1986-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 17–33–10Hoosier Dome47,950[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611300clt.htm)
December 7[Houston Oilers](1986-houston-oilers-season)**W** 27–04–10Jack Murphy Stadium40,103[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612070sdg.htm)
December 14**[Seattle Seahawks](1986-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 24–344–11Jack Murphy Stadium47,096[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612140sdg.htm)
December 21at [Cleveland Browns](1986-cleveland-browns-season)**L** 17–474–12Cleveland Municipal Stadium68,505[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612210cle.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

All game reports use the Pro Football Researchers' gamebook archive as a source.

Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • SDG – Gary Anderson 18-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 10:52. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 2:07.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 26-yard field goal, 2:17. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 6:17.'''''
  • SDG – Tim Spencer 17-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:24. ''Chargers 17–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 0:53.''''' Second quarter
  • MIA – Mark Clayton 22-yard pass from Dan Marino (Fuad Reveiz kick), 12:00. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:24.'''''
  • SDG – Buford McGee 4-yard run (kick blocked), 4:02. ''Chargers 23–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 2:59.'''''
  • MIA – Mark Clayton 49-yard pass from Dan Marino (Fuad Reveiz kick), 2:19. ''Chargers 23–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:43.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 36-yard field goal, 0:28. ''Chargers 26–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 1:51.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 7-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:22. ''Chargers 33–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:21.'''''
  • MIA – Nat Moore 6-yard pass from Dan Marino (Fuad Reveiz kick), 6:47. ''Chargers 33–21. '''Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 2:35.'''''
  • SDG – Pete Holohan 17-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:21. ''Chargers 40–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 6:26.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Buford McGee 4-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 14:15. ''Chargers 47–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 16 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 36-yard field goal, 5:48. ''Chargers 50–21. '''Drive: 8 plays, 20 yards, 4:25.'''''
  • MIA – Nat Moore 17-yard pass from Don Strock (Fuad Reveiz kick), 0:58. ''Chargers 50–28. '''Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 0:46.''''' Top passers
  • MIA – Dan Marino – 23/36, 290 yards, 3 TD
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 23/35, 293 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • MIA – Lorenzo Hampton – 6 rushes, 26 yards
  • SDG – Lionel James – 10 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers
  • MIA – Mark Clayton – 5 receptions, 143 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 6 receptions, 78 yards, TD

Week 2: at New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Joe Cooper 21-yard field goal, 6:10. ''Giants 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:49.''''' Second quarter
  • NYG – Joe Morris 1-yard run (Joe Cooper kick), 13:16. ''Giants 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 32 yards, 1:35.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 29-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 3:24. ''Giants 10–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 1:22.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Lionel Manuel 12-yard pass from Phil Simms (Joe Cooper kick), 7:14. ''Giants 17–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:14.'''''
  • NYG – Joe Cooper 20-yard field goal, 3:12. ''Giants 20–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:32.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 19/43, 224 yards, TD, 5 INT
  • NYG – Phil Simms – 18/37, 300 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Buford McGee – 5 rushes, 19 yards
  • NYG – Joe Morris – 30 rushes, 83 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 4 receptions, 58 yards
  • NYG – Mark Bavaro – 5 receptions, 89 yards

Week 3: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • WAS – Mark Moseley 29-yard field goal, 10:06. ''Redskins 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 3:43.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 13-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 6:17. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:49.'''''
  • SDG – Buford McGee 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:47. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 4:10.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Buford McGee 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 8:02. ''Chargers 21–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:11.'''''
  • WAS – George Rogers 2-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 4:08. ''Chargers 21–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 3:54.''''' Third quarter
  • WAS – Mark Moseley 24-yard field goal, 10:48. ''Chargers 21–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:12.'''''
  • WAS – Mark Moseley 26-yard field goal, 4:19. ''Chargers 21–16. '''Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 4:24.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 50-yard field goal, 2:03. ''Chargers 24–16. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 2:16.'''''
  • WAS – George Rogers 10-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 0:13. ''Chargers 24–23. '''Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:50.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 31-yard field goal, 9:07. ''Chargers 27–23. '''Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:21.'''''
  • WAS – Gary Clark 14-yard pass from Jay Schroeder (Mark Moseley kick), 1:16. ''Redskins 30–27. '''Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 0:44.''''' Top passers
  • WAS – Jay Schroeder – 16/36, 341 yards, TD
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 22/36, 235 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • WAS – George Rogers – 23 rushes, 87 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Lionel James – 9 rushes, 67 yards Top receivers
  • WAS – Art Monk – 7 receptions, 174 yards
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 4 receptions, 42 yards SDG – Charlie Joiner – 3 receptions, 42 yards With the loss, the Chargers dropped to 1-2 on the season. This would be the Chargers last loss at home to Washington until 2025.

Week 4: at Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 9-yard pass from Dan Fouts (kick failed), 8:38. ''Chargers 6–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 4:26.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Trumaine Johnson 9-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 3:34. ''Chargers 13–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 34 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • RAI – Dokie Williams 12-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 0:16. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 0:43.''''' Third quarter
  • RAI – Jessie Hester 40-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 14:35. ''Raiders 14–13. '''Drive: 1 play, 40 yards, 0:07.''''' Fourth quarter
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 18-yard field goal, 1:41. ''Raiders 17–13. '''Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:32.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 20/45, 208 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
  • RAI – Marc Wilson – 19/28, 314 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Lionel James – 13 rushes, 41 yards
  • RAI – Napoleon McCallum – 14 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Lionel James – 8 receptions, 77 yards
  • RAI – Dokie Williams – 8 receptions, 143 yards, TD

Week 5: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SDG – Buford McGee 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 7:32. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:34.''''' Second quarter
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 29-yard field goal, 13:49. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 15 plays, 68 yards, 5:54.'''''
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 30-yard field goal, 0:08. ''Chargers 7–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 3:15.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 54-yard field goal, 10:36. ''Seahawks 9–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 4:24.'''''
  • SEA – Byron Franklin 46-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 9:04. ''Seahawks 16–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 0:15.'''''
  • SEA – Steve Largent 15-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 8:51. ''Seahawks 23–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 15 yards, 0:03.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Eric Lane 2-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 12:39. ''Seahawks 30–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 95 yards, 5:43.'''''
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 20-yard field goal, 7:12. ''Seahawks 33–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 3:45.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 20/31, 231 yards, 3 INT
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 21/35, 284 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Lionel James – 10 rushes, 27 yards
  • SEA – Curt Warner – 28 rushes, 142 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 3 receptions, 61 yards
  • SEA – Byron Franklin – 5 receptions, 118 yards, TD

Week 6: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Gary Anderson 7-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 11:09. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 0:33.'''''
  • DEN – Sammy Winder 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 6:37. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:32.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 21-yard field goal, 0:26. ''Broncos 10–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:19.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Gerald Willhite 3-yard pass from John Elway (Rich Karlis kick), 5:48. ''Broncos 17–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 89 yards, 5:47.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Gerald Willhite 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 8:01. ''Broncos 24–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, 10:11.'''''
  • DEN – Mike Harden 41-yard punt return (Rich Karlis kick), 7:06. Broncos 31–7.
  • SDG – Buford McGee 4-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:29. ''Broncos 31–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 2:18.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – John Elway – 20/34, 242 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 26/40, 352 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Sammy Winder – 17 rushes, 74 yards, TD
  • SDG – Lionel James – 5 rushes, 27 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Steve Watson – 4 receptions, 92 yards
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 6 receptions, 95 yards, TD

Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KAN – Stephone Paige 45-yard pass from Todd Blackledge (Nick Lowery kick), 9:38. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 45 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 7-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 3:41. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:57.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Lloyd Burruss 56-yard interception return (Nick Lowery kick), 9:53. Chiefs 14–7.
  • KAN – Kevin Ross 21-yard fumble return (Nick Lowery kick), 9:41. Chiefs 21–7.
  • SDG – Buford McGee 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 4:41. ''Chiefs 21–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:00.'''''
  • KAN – Lloyd Burruss 47-yard interception return (Nick Lowery kick), 2:42. Chiefs 28–14.
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 30-yard field goal, 1:06. ''Chiefs 28–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 1:36.'''''
  • SDG – Leslie O'Neal 5-yard interception return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:56. Chiefs 28–24. Third quarter
  • KAN – Stephone Paige 16-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 12:57. ''Chiefs 35–24. '''Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:44.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 2-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 6:46. ''Chiefs 35–31. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:11.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 21-yard field goal, 14:06. ''Chiefs 35–34. '''Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 5:38.'''''
  • KAN – Boyce Green 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 10:18. ''Chiefs 42–34. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:48.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 12-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Rolf Benirschke kick), 3:42. ''Chiefs 42–41. '''Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 0:56.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 19/33, 200 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • KAN – Bill Kenney – 6/9, 97 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Tim Spencer – 10 rushes, 57 yards
  • KAN – Mike Pruitt – 10 rushes, 35 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 11 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD
  • KAN – Stephone Paige – 3 receptions, 66 yards, 2 TD

Week 8: at Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • PHI – Paul McFadden 33-yard field goal, 6:28. ''Eagles 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 3:37.''''' Second quarter
  • PHI – Paul McFadden 34-yard field goal, 2:00. ''Eagles 6–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 3:18.''''' Third quarter
  • PHI – Paul McFadden 36-yard field goal, 4:58. ''Eagles 9–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 55 yards, 5:21.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PHI – Mike Quick 10-yard pass from Ron Jaworski (Paul McFadden kick), 10:02. ''Eagles 16–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 20-yard pass from Tom Flick (Rolf Benirschke kick), 7:49. ''Eagles 16–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:13.'''''
  • PHI – Keith Byars 2-yard run (Paul McFadden kick), 1:12. ''Eagles 23–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:24.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Mark Herrmann – 11/29, 122 yards, INT
  • PHI – Ron Jaworski – 12/23, 98 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 12 rushes, 60 yards
  • PHI – Michael Haddix – 14 rushes, 48 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Trumaine Johnson – 7 receptions, 85 yards
  • PHI – John Spagnola – 7 receptions, 72 yards

Week 9: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Safety, ball snapped out of end zone, 12:11. Chargers 2–0. Second quarter
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 7-yard pass from Tom Flick (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:31. ''Chargers 9–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 4:34.'''''
  • SDG – Tim Spencer 4-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 10:42. ''Chargers 16–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:24.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Jeff Smith 1-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 4:08. ''Chargers 16–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 30 yards, 4:26.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Emile Harry 5-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 7:43. ''Chargers 16–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:01.'''''
  • KAN – Mike Pruitt 1-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 1:46. ''Chiefs 21–16. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 1:52.'''''
  • SDG – Tom Flick 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:02. ''Chargers 23–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 0:44.'''''
  • KAN – Nick Lowery 37-yard field goal, 0:07. ''Chiefs 24–23. '''Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 0:55.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Bill Kenney – 21/32, 287 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Tom Flick – 4/17, 42 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
  • KAN – Jeff Smith – 10 rushes, 41 yards
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 25 rushes, 100 yards Top receivers
  • KAN – Henry Marshall – 7 receptions, 90 yards KAN – Carlos Carson – 4 receptions, 90 yards
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 3 receptions, 40 yards, TD

Week 10: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 25-yard field goal, 5:37. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 17 plays, 78 yards, 9:23.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 44-yard field goal, 14:40. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:57.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 48-yard field goal, 7:27. ''Chargers 6–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 7:13.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 21-yard field goal, 7:18. ''Chargers 9–3. '''Drive: 16 plays, 48 yards, 8:45.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Tom Flick – 16/22, 130 yards, INT
  • DEN – John Elway – 13/31, 196 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Curtis Adams – 16 rushes, 38 yards
  • DEN – Sammy Winder – 9 rushes, 24 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 7 receptions, 54 yards
  • DEN – Mark Jackson – 2 receptions, 76 yards

Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Rafael Septien 33-yard field goal, 7:02. ''Cowboys 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 2:58.'''''
  • DAL – Mike Sherrard 68-yard pass from Steve Pelluer (Rafael Septien kick), 3:24. ''Cowboys 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:39.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Tim Spencer 7-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 3:17. ''Cowboys 10–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 3:40.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 28-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 6:39. ''Chargers 14–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 4-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 14:02. ''Chargers 21–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:36.'''''
  • DAL – Herschel Walker 1-yard run (Rafael Septien kick), 7:26. ''Chargers 21–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 2 yards, 0:56.'''''
  • DAL – Steve Pelluer 2-yard run (Rafael Septien kick), 1:37. ''Cowboys 24–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 0:32.''''' Top passers
  • DAL – Steve Pelluer – 18/33, 246 yards, TD
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 22/41, 275 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • DAL – Tony Dorsett – 14 rushes, 76 yards
  • SDG – Curtis Adams – 9 rushes, 33 yards Top receivers
  • DAL – Mike Sherrard – 4 receptions, 115 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 8 receptions, 85 yards

Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • RAI – Jerry Robinson 2-yard blocked punt return (Chris Bahr kick), 11:41. Raiders 7–0.
  • RAI – Todd Christensen 11-yard pass from Jim Plunkett (Chris Bahr kick), 6:29. ''Raiders 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:58.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 47-yard field goal, 9:12. ''Raiders 14–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 4:22.'''''
  • SDG – Curtis Adams 19-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 2:26. ''Raiders 14–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:16.'''''
  • RAI – Dokie Williams 10-yard pass from Jim Plunkett (Chris Bahr kick), 0:24. ''Raiders 21–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 2:02.''''' Third quarter
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 52-yard field goal, 12:31. ''Raiders 24–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:53.'''''
  • RAI – Lester Hayes 39-yard fumble return (Chris Bahr kick), 12:04. Raiders 31–10.
  • SDG – Curtis Adams 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:37. ''Raiders 31–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 1:32.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Curtis Adams 13-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 12:11. ''Raiders 31–24. '''Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:38.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 16-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:01. ''Tied 31–31. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 2:22.''''' Overtime
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 28-yard run, 6:27. ''Raiders 37–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 2:02.''''' Top passers
  • RAI – Jim Plunkett – 23/40, 348 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • SDG – Mark Herrmann – 13/23, 198 yards, TD Top rushers
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 21 rushes, 88 yards, TD
  • SDG – Curtis Adams – 26 rushes, 93 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
  • RAI – Todd Christensen – 11 receptions, 173 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 7 receptions, 113 yards

Week 13: at Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 19-yard field goal, 4:26. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 18 plays, 82 yards, 10:34.'''''
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 30-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:43. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 42 yards, 0:12.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • IND – Dean Biasucci 27-yard field goal, 9:27. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:33.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Curtis Adams 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:42. ''Chargers 17–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 2:45.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 24/31, 290 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • IND – Jack Trudeau – 15/28, 130 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Curtis Adams – 21 rushes, 68 yards, TD
  • IND – Albert Bentley – 8 rushes, 33 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 5 receptions, 110 yards, TD
  • IND – Bill Brooks – 7 receptions, 76 yards

Week 14: vs. Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Tim Spencer 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:21. ''Raiders 14–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 0:59.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 31-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:01. ''Raiders 14–10. '''Drive: 1 play, 31 yards, 0:07.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 20-yard field goal, 0:48. ''Raiders 31–17. '''Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 4:10.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 35-yard field goal, 10:45. ''Raiders 31–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:15.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 4-yard pass from Gary Anderson (Rolf Benirschke kick), 8:24. ''Raiders 31–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 4:05.''''' Top passers
  • HOU – Oliver Luck – 10/26, 110 yards, 2 INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 21/30, 250 yards, TD Top rushers
  • HOU – Ray Wallace – 9 rushes, 45 yards
  • SDG – Curtis Adams – 17 rushes, 53 yards Top receivers
  • HOU – Ernest Givins – 4 receptions, 50 yards HOU – Allen Pinkett – 4 receptions, 50 yards
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 7 receptions, 75 yards

Week 15: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – Norm Johnson 29-yard field goal, 9:29. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 32 yards, 4:06.'''''
  • SEA – Steve Largent 6-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 3:44. ''Seahawks 10–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 4:31.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Tim Spencer 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:38. ''Seahawks 10–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:06.'''''
  • SEA – Daryl Turner 72-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 13:19. ''Seahawks 17–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:19.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 23-yard field goal, 4:14. ''Seahawks 17–10. '''Drive: 16 plays, 76 yards, 9:05.'''''
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 14-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:10. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 0:58.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 25-yard field goal, 9:01. ''Seahawks 20–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:59.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Steve Largent 23-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 13:40. ''Seahawks 27–17. '''Drive: 14 plays, 96 yards, 7:42.'''''
  • SDG – Tim Spencer 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 6:56. ''Seahawks 27–24. '''Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:44.'''''
  • SEA – Ray Butler 14-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 2:23. ''Seahawks 34–24. '''Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 4:33.''''' Top passers
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 15/21, 305 yards, 4 TD
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 21/38, 237 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Curt Warner – 28 rushes, 93 yards
  • SDG – Curtis Adams – 18 rushes, 66 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Steve Largent – 6 receptions, 96 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 8 receptions, 105 yards, TD

Week 16: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • CLE – Webster Slaughter 46-yard pass from Herman Fontenot (Mark Moseley kick), 4:15. ''Browns 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:22.''''' Second quarter
  • CLE – Kevin Mack 2-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 11:25. ''Browns 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:50.'''''
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 19-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 8:20. ''Browns 14–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:05.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 40-yard field goal, 1:01. ''Browns 14–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 0:55.'''''
  • CLE – Brian Brennan 57-yard pass from Bernie Kosar (kick failed), 0:06. ''Browns 20–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 84 yards, 0:55.''''' Third quarter
  • CLE – Harry Holt 1-yard pass from Bernie Kosar (Mark Moseley kick), 13:12. ''Browns 27–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:33.'''''
  • CLE – Herman Fontenot 9-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 10:00. ''Browns 34–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 0:54.'''''
  • CLE – Mark Moseley 37-yard field goal, 6:36. ''Browns 37–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 10 yards, 3:14.'''''
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 65-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick, 4:49. ''Browns 37–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 79 yards, 1:47.''''' Fourth quarter
  • CLE – Curtis Dickey 2-yard run (Mark Moseley kick), 13:54. ''Browns 44–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:46.'''''
  • CLE – Mark Moseley 32-yard field goal, 3:19. ''Browns 47–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 3:49.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 15/27, 236 yards, 2 TD
  • CLE – Bernie Kosar – 21/28, 258 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Tim Spencer – 5 rushes, 22 yards
  • CLE – Major Everett – 10 rushes, 38 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 6 receptions, 113 yards, TD
  • CLE – Brian Brennan – 7 receptions, 176 yards, TD

Standings

Awards

Gary Anderson was the only Charger named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, making the team as a kick returner. None were named first or second team All-Pro by the Associated Press. Leslie O'Neal won the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award with 34 votes; no other play received more than 20.

References

References

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