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2000 San Diego Chargers season

NFL team 41st season

NFL team 41st season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year2000
record1–15
division_place5th AFC West
coachMike Riley
ownerAlex Spanos
stadiumQualcomm Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title2
1P Darren Bennett
2LB Junior Seau
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title1
1LB Junior Seau *(1st team)*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

| AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The 2000 season was the San Diego Chargers' 31st in the National Football League (NFL), their 41st overall and their second under head coach Mike Riley. The Chargers failed to improve on their 8–8 record from 1999, and finished the season 1–15, the worst record of any Chargers team in history. The team lost its first eleven games before their only victory of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs (by one point, which was obtained on a last-second field goal). The 2000 Chargers were also the first team to finish 1–15 and have their only win of the season be at home. Oddly enough, out of the eleven teams in NFL history to finish 1–15, only three others had their only win at home (2007 Miami Dolphins, 2016 Cleveland Browns, and 2020 Jacksonville Jaguars). The Chargers were also the third 1–15 team to win their lone game by a single point; the others, the 1980 New Orleans Saints and 1991 Indianapolis Colts, each defeated the New York Jets on the road. It was also quarterback Ryan Leaf’s final season with the Chargers.

San Diego had a historically inept running attack in 2000; their 1,062 total team rushing yards (66.4 per game) is the lowest total of rushing yards by any team in NFL history in a 16-game season. For perspective, the strike-shortened 1982 NFL season—which was a nine-game schedule—included thirteen teams who rushed for more yards than San Diego did in 2000, and the 1992 Seattle Seahawks, who scored only 140 points in 16 games, rushed for 1,596 yards.

Despite this, there were a few bright spots; Darren Bennett and Junior Seau would be selected for the Pro Bowl that year.

After their miserable season, the Chargers earned the first overall pick in the next season's draft. The Chargers would trade that pick to the Falcons and draft LaDainian Tomlinson and also Drew Brees.

The last remaining active member of the 2000 San Diego Chargers was David Binn, who played his final NFL game in the 2011 playoffs, although he played his final regular season game in 2010.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
DE Neil Smith (Broncos)
WR Curtis Conway (Bears)
CB DeRon Jenkins (Ravens)
G Kevin Gogan (Dolphins)
T Ben Coleman (Jaguars)
LB Steve Tovar (Panthers)

NFL draft

Main article: 2000 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Pat BatteauxWide receiverTCU
Mike BurtonQuarterbackTrinity
Robert CooperRunning backCincinnati

Personnel

Staff

  • Chairman of the board – Alex Spanos

  • President/vice chairman – Dean Spanos

  • Executive vice president – Michael Spanos

  • Vice president of football operations – Ed McGuire

  • Director of player personnel – Billy Devaney

  • Director of pro personnel – Greg Gaines

  • Director of college scouting – Jimmy Raye

  • Head coach – Mike Riley

  • Offensive supervisor/offensive line – Joe Bugel

  • Offensive coordinator – Geep Chryst

  • Quarterbacks – Mike Johnson

  • Running backs – Ollie Wilson

  • Wide receivers – Mike Sanford

  • Tight ends – Paul Chryst

  • Offensive assistant/quality control – DelVaughn Alexander

  • Defensive coordinator – Joe Pascale

  • Defensive line – Wayne Nunnely

  • Linebackers – Jim Vechiarella

  • Defensive backs – Rod Perry

  • Defensive assistant/secondary – Mark Banker

  • Defensive assistant/quality control – Andrew McClave

  • Special teams – Bruce Read

  • Strength and conditioning – John Hastings

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Mike Schleelein

Roster

Preseason

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at [San Francisco 49ers](2000-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 23–201–0[3Com Park](3com-park)
[Minnesota Vikings](2000-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 31–72–0Qualcomm Stadium
at [Atlanta Falcons](2000-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 28–143–0Georgia Dome
[Arizona Cardinals](2000-arizona-cardinals-season)**W** 24–204–0Qualcomm Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 3at **[Oakland Raiders](2000-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 6–90–1Network Associates Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009030rai.htm)
September 10[New Orleans Saints](2000-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 27–280–2Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009100sdg.htm)
September 17at **[Kansas City Chiefs](2000-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 10–420–3Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009170kan.htm)
September 24**[Seattle Seahawks](2000-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 12–200–4Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009240sdg.htm)
October 1at [St. Louis Rams](2000-st-louis-rams-season)**L** 31–570–5Trans World Dome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010010ram.htm)
October 8**[Denver Broncos](2000-denver-broncos-season)****L** 7–210–6Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010080sdg.htm)
October 15at [Buffalo Bills](2000-buffalo-bills-season)**L** 24–27 (OT)0–7Ralph Wilson Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010150buf.htm)
*Bye*
October 29**[Oakland Raiders](2000-oakland-raiders-season)****L** 13–150–8Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010290sdg.htm)
November 5at **[Seattle Seahawks](2000-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 15–170–9Husky Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011050sea.htm)
November 12[Miami Dolphins](2000-miami-dolphins-season)**L** 7–170–10Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011120sdg.htm)
November 19at **[Denver Broncos](2000-denver-broncos-season)****L** 37–380–11Mile High Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011190den.htm)
November 26**[Kansas City Chiefs](2000-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 17–161–11Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011260sdg.htm)
December 3[San Francisco 49ers](2000-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 17–451–12Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012030sdg.htm)
December 10at [Baltimore Ravens](2000-baltimore-ravens-season)**L** 3–241–13PSINet Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012100rav.htm)
December 17at [Carolina Panthers](2000-carolina-panthers-season)**L** 22–301–14Ericsson Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012170car.htm)
December 24[Pittsburgh Steelers](2000-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 21–341–15Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012240sdg.htm)

Game summaries

Week 1: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • OAK – Safety, Darrell Russell tackled Robert Chancey in end zone, 7:23. Raiders 2–0. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Robert Chancey 3-yard run (pass failed), 9:41. ''Chargers 6–2. '''Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 5:36.'''''
  • OAK – Andre Rison 10-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 2:37. ''Raiders 9–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 2:53.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 17/39, 180 yards, 3 INT
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 20/35, 176 yards, TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Robert Chancey – 23 rushes, 74 yards, TD
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 13 rushes, 47 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 4 receptions, 62 yards
  • OAK – Andre Rison – 5 receptions, 49 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 42-yard field goal, 6:39. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 1:45.'''''
  • NO – Joe Horn 6-yard pass from Jeff Blake (Doug Brien kick), 2:00. ''Saints 7–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:39.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Robert Chancey 3-yard run (John Carney kick), 14:20. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:40.'''''
  • SDG – Curtis Conway 20-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 7:04. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:12.'''''
  • NO – Doug Brien 20-yard field goal, 1:54. ''Chargers 17–10. '''Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 5:10.'''''
  • SDG – Ronney Jenkins 93-yard kickoff return (John Carney kick), 1:37. Chargers 24–10.
  • NO – Doug Brien 20-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chargers 24–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 1:37.''''' Third quarter
  • NO – Ricky Williams 13-yard pass from Jeff Blake (pass failed), 2:54. ''Chargers 24–19. '''Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 5:17.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NO – Doug Brien 31-yard field goal, 14:52. ''Chargers 24–22. '''Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:12.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 49-yard field goal, 5:08. ''Chargers 27–22. '''Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 2:16.'''''
  • NO – Joe Horn 8-yard pass from Jeff Blake (pass failed), 0:47. ''Saints 28–27. '''Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 4:21.''''' Top passers
  • NO – Jeff Blake – 33/46, 259 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 12/24, 134 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NO – Ricky Williams – 24 rushes, 50 yards
  • SDG – Robert Chancey – 15 rushes, 59 yards, TD Top receivers
  • NO – Joe Horn – 12 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 3 receptions, 46 yards

Week 3: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Mike Dumas 56-yard interception return (John Carney kick), 10:22. Chargers 7–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 54-yard field goal, 1:19. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 6:44.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Sylvester Morris 36-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 10:12. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.'''''
  • KAN – Tony Richardson 1-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 0:47. ''Chiefs 14–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:54.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Sylvester Morris 9-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 7:26. ''Chiefs 21–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.'''''
  • KAN – Troy Drayton 2-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 4:38. ''Chiefs 28–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Sylvester Morris 20-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 12:26. ''Chiefs 35–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.'''''
  • KAN – Frank Moreau 1-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 1:57. ''Chiefs 42–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:26.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Moses Moreno – 11/22, 107 yards
  • KAN – Elvis Grbac – 20/33, 235 yards, 5 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Moses Moreno – 4 rushes, 20 yards
  • KAN – Frank Moreau – 18 rushes, 58 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 7 receptions, 66 yards
  • KAN – Sylvester Morris – 6 receptions, 112 yards, 3 TD

Week 4: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – Kris Heppner 25-yard field goal, 10:05. ''Seahawks 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:55.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 41-yard field goal, 3:37. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 6:28.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 1:04. ''Chargers 6–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:19.'''''
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson 68-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Kris Heppner kick), 0:05. ''Seahawks 10–6. '''Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 0:59.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – John Carney 24-yard field goal, 3:56. ''Seahawks 10–9. '''Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:41.'''''
  • SEA – Kris Heppner 26-yard field goal, 0:36. ''Seahawks 13–9. '''Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:20.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 45-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Seahawks 13–12. '''Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 0:36.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – Willie Williams 69-yard interception return (Kris Heppner kick), 6:50. Seahawks 20–12. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SEA – Jon Kitna – 11/21, 196 yards, TD
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 16/26, 153 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 16 rushes, 67 yards
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 5 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson – 1 reception, 68 yards, TD
  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 8 receptions, 82 yards

Week 5: at St.Louis Rams

First quarter

  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 51-yard field goal, 12:28. ''Rams 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:32.'''''
  • STL – Isaac Bruce 9-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 6:38. ''Rams 10–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:25.'''''
  • STL – Marshall Faulk 13-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 5:44. ''Rams 17–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:38.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 37-yard field goal, 0:40. ''Rams 17–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 5:04.''''' Second quarter
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 21-yard field goal, 11:59. ''Rams 20–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 3:41.'''''
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 6:35. ''Rams 20–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 5:42.'''''
  • STL – Torry Holt 7-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 2:41. ''Rams 27–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 3:54.'''''
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 31-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Rams 30–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 0:53.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Fred McCrary 3-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 12:00. ''Rams 30–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:00.'''''
  • STL – Isaac Bruce 12-yard pass from Kurt Warner (Jeff Wilkins kick), 10:57. ''Rams 37–17. '''Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, 1:03.'''''
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 33-yard field goal, 8:15. ''Rams 40–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:30.'''''
  • STL – Marshall Faulk 48-yard pass from Trent Green (Jeff Wilkins kick), 4:00. ''Rams 47–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:37.''''' Fourth quarter
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 20-yard field goal, 11:36. ''Rams 50–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 5:57.'''''
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher 6-yard run (John Carney kick), 7:42. ''Rams 50–24. '''Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 3:54.'''''
  • STL – Justin Watson 12-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick), 3:19. ''Rams 57–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:23.'''''
  • SDG – Trevor Gaylor 62-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 1:52. ''Rams 57–31. '''Drive: 3 plays, 71 yards, 1:27.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 27/40, 348 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • STL – Kurt Warner – 24/30, 390 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 4 rushes, 23 yards, TD
  • STL – Justin Watson – 14 rushes, 102 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 7 receptions, 107 yards
  • STL – Isaac Bruce – 9 receptions, 167 yards, 2 TD

Week 6: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey 2-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jason Elam kick), 8:57. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 3:08.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 26-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 0:52. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 2:40.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey 5-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jason Elam kick), 6:16. ''Broncos 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:56.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Dwayne Carswell 14-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jason Elam kick), 1:25. ''Broncos 21–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:13.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Brian Griese – 27/40, 235 yards, 3 TD
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 18/43, 237 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Mike Anderson – 13 rushes, 52 yards
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 14 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey – 10 receptions, 71 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Reggie Jones – 7 receptions, 101 yards

Week 7: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 36-yard field goal, 0:13. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 7:46.''''' Second quarter
  • BUF – Sammy Morris 32-yard run (Steve Christie kick), 14:05. ''Bills 7–3. '''Drive: 1 play, 32 yards, 0:08.'''''
  • BUF – Jerry Ostroski offensive fumble recovery in end zone (Steve Christie kick), 10:53. ''Bills 14–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 2:19.'''''
  • SDG – Curtis Conway 60-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 9:15. ''Bills 14–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:38.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 10:30. ''Chargers 17–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 2:38.'''''
  • SDG – Jeff Graham 52-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 8:09. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 52 yards, 0:49.''''' Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Shawn Bryson 11-yard pass from Rob Johnson (Steve Christie kick), 13:48. ''Chargers 24–21. '''Drive: 11 plays, 99 yards, 5:11.'''''
  • BUF – Steve Christie 29-yard field goal, 0:07. ''Tied 24–24. '''Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 2:26.''''' Overtime
  • BUF – Steve Christie 46-yard field goal, 6:34. ''Bills 27–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:01.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 21/33, 287 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • BUF – Rob Johnson – 29/47, 321 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 9 rushes, 51 yards, TD
  • BUF – Sammy Morris – 8 rushes, 60 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Curtis Conway – 7 receptions, 143 yards, TD
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 11 receptions, 170 yards

Week 9: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 40-yard field goal, 9:37. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 44 yards, 5:23.'''''
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 40-yard field goal, 4:34. ''Raiders 6–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 2:56.'''''
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 54-yard field goal, 0:14. ''Raiders 9–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:42.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 29-yard field goal, 6:55. ''Raiders 12–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 5:32.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 8-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 8:51. ''Raiders 12–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 6:09.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 21-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (pass failed), 5:58. ''Chargers 13–12. '''Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 3:22.'''''
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 24-yard field goal, 0:13. ''Raiders 15–13. '''Drive: 13 plays, 58 yards, 5:45.''''' Top passers
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 16/35, 156 yards, INT
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 25/35, 222 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 7 rushes, 27 yards OAK – Napoleon Kaufman – 6 rushes, 27 yards
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 9 rushes, 23 yards Top receivers
  • OAK – Andre Rison – 5 receptions, 67 yards
  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 10 receptions, 111 yards, 2 TD

Week 10: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SEA – Sean Dawkins 10-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Rian Lindell kick), 12:57. ''Seahawks 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 1:59.'''''
  • SEA – Christian Fauria 10-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Rian Lindell kick), 8:34. ''Seahawks 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 1:58.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 19-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Seahawks 14–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 1:59.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – John Carney 41-yard field goal, 9:11. ''Seahawks 14–6. '''Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 5:49.'''''
  • SDG – Curtis Conway 10-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (run failed), 4:12. ''Seahawks 14–12. '''Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 4:40.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 5:36. ''Chargers 15–14. '''Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 9:12.'''''
  • SEA – Rian Lindell 48-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Seahawks 17–15. '''Drive: 16 plays, 36 yards, 5:36.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 22/32, 236 yards, TD, INT
  • SEA – Jon Kitna – 11/19, 85 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 22 rushes, 74 yards
  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 21 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 5 receptions, 86 yards
  • SEA – Darrell Jackson – 2 receptions, 27 yards

Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • MIA – Lamar Smith 2-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 13:19. ''Dolphins 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 67 yards, 1:01.''''' Second quarter
  • MIA – Lamar Smith 6-yard run (Olindo Mare kick), 14:16. ''Dolphins 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 6:21.''''' Third quarter
  • MIA – Olindo Mare 35-yard field goal, 6:29. ''Dolphins 17–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:05.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Fred McCrary 8-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 14:55. ''Dolphins 17–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 6:34.''''' Top passers
  • MIA – Jay Fiedler – 13/20, 160 yards
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 9/21, 92 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIA – Lamar Smith – 27 rushes, 69 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 10 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
  • MIA – Oronde Gadsden – 1 reception, 61 yards
  • SDG – Trevor Gaylor – 3 receptions, 53 yards

Week 12: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 41-yard field goal, 4:41. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 19 yards, 3:16.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey 1-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Elam kick), 14:47. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:54.'''''
  • SDG – Curtis Conway 68-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 13:06. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:41.'''''
  • SDG – Jeff Graham 45-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 3:15. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:40.'''''
  • SDG – Scott Turner 75-yard interception return (John Carney kick), 1:25. Chargers 24–7.
  • DEN – Jason Elam 26-yard field goal, 8:57. ''Chargers 24–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 1:01.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – John Carney 31-yard field goal, 11:25. ''Chargers 27–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:18.'''''
  • DEN – Dwayne Carswell 5-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Elam kick), 5:08. ''Chargers 27–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 2:07.'''''
  • SDG – Jeff Graham 83-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 0:08. ''Chargers 34–17. '''Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:51.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Rod Smith 26-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Elam kick), 13:00. ''Chargers 34–24. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:08.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 33-yard field goal, 7:13. ''Chargers 37–24. '''Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:28.'''''
  • DEN – Desmond Clark 10-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Elam kick), 4:59. ''Chargers 37–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:14.'''''
  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey 5-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Jason Elam kick), 1:33. ''Broncos 38–37. '''Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:11.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Gus Frerotte – 36/58, 462 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 13/27, 311 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Mike Anderson – 19 rushes, 97 yards
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 14 rushes, 49 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Ed McCaffrey – 11 receptions, 187 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 4 receptions, 144 yards, 2 TD

Week 13: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KAN – Todd Peterson 39-yard field goal, 6:34. ''Chiefs 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:36.'''''
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 20-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 4:23. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:11.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 7-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 13:12. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:40.'''''
  • KAN – Todd Peterson 34-yard field goal, 4:32. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 8 yards, 3:32.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Marvcus Patton 24-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick), 13:58. Chargers 14–13.
  • KAN – Todd Peterson 30-yard field goal, 1:51. ''Chiefs 16–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:40.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – John Carney 52-yard field goal, 2:14. ''Chargers 17–16. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:24.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Warren Moon – 12/31, 130 yards, INT
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 17/30, 177 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • KAN – Tony Richardson – 9 rushes, 52 yards
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 14 rushes, 40 yards Top receivers
  • KAN – Derrick Alexander – 4 receptions, 67 yards
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 3 receptions, 48 yards

Week 14: vs. San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher 7-yard run (John Carney kick), 5:43. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:41.''''' Second quarter
  • SF – Wade Richey 22-yard field goal, 12:31. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:17.'''''
  • SF – Fred Beasley 1-yard run (Wade Richey kick), 6:04. ''49ers 10–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 4:22.'''''
  • SF – Jerry Rice 1-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Wade Richey kick), 1:10. ''49ers 17–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 2:23.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 34-yard field goal, 0:06. ''49ers 17–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 1:04.''''' Third quarter
  • SF – Wade Richey 28-yard field goal, 6:31. ''49ers 20–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:46.'''''
  • SF – Charlie Garner 4-yard run (Wade Richey kick), 2:56. ''49ers 27–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:24.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Curtis Conway 17-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 12:47. ''49ers 27–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 1:58.'''''
  • SF – Wade Richey 38-yard field goal, 9:23. ''49ers 30–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 3:24.'''''
  • SF – Jerry Rice 12-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (J. J. Stokes pass from Jeff Garcia), 8:44. ''49ers 38–17. '''Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • SF – Monty Montgomery 46-yard interception return (Wade Richey kick), 1:39. 49ers 45–17. Top passers
  • SF – Jeff Garcia – 18/32, 323 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 24/47, 266 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
  • SF – Charlie Garner – 13 rushes, 28 yards, TD
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 12 rushes, 47 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SF – Terrell Owens – 4 receptions, 93 yards
  • SDG – Curtis Conway – 7 receptions, 88 yards, TD

Week 15: at Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

  • BAL – Matt Stover 32-yard field goal, 3:35. *Ravens 3–0. **Drive: 9 plays, 19 yards, 3:16. *Drive: 17 plays, 60 yards, 9:09. Second quarter
  • BAL – Qadry Ismail 28-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Matt Stover kick), 4:16. ''Ravens 10–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:55.'''''
  • SDG – John Carney 47-yard field goal, 0:48. ''Ravens 10–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards, 1:31.''''' Third quarter
  • BAL – Jamal Lewis 1-yard run (Matt Stover kick), 10:47. ''Ravens 17–3. '''Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:42.'''''
  • BAL – Brandon Stokley 22-yard pass from Trent Dilfer (Matt Stover kick), 4:51. ''Ravens 24–3. '''Drive: 3 plays, 17 yards, 1:54.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 9/23, 78 yards, INT
  • BAL – Trent Dilfer – 16/24, 187 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 16 rushes, 44 yards
  • BAL – Jamal Lewis – 29 rushes, 91 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Curtis Conway – 3 receptions, 32 yards
  • BAL – Qadry Ismail – 6 receptions, 80 yards, TD

Week 16: at Carolina Panthers

First quarter

  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad 11-yard pass from Steve Beuerlein (Joe Nedney kick), 9:25. ''Panthers 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 5:35.'''''
  • SDG – Safety, Albert Fontenot and John Parrella sacked Steve Beuerlein in end zone, 1:32. Panthers 7–2. Second quarter
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher 25-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 12:45. ''Chargers 9–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:47.'''''
  • SDG – Gerald Dixon 36-yard interception return (John Carney kick), 7:18. Chargers 16–7. Third quarter
  • CAR – Isaac Byrd 34-yard pass from Steve Beuerlein (Joe Nedney kick), 12:46. ''Chargers 16–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 0:51.'''''
  • SDG – Steve Heiden 4-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (run failed), 7:58. ''Chargers 22–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:40.'''''
  • CAR – Iheanyi Uwaezuoke 64-yard punt return (pass failed), 1:52. Chargers 22–20. Fourth quarter
  • CAR – Joe Nedney 18-yard field goal, 13:40. ''Panthers 23–22. '''Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:12.'''''
  • CAR – Doug Evans 54-yard blocked field goal return (Joe Nedney kick), 9:33. Panthers 30–22. Top passers
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 23/43, 259 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • CAR – Steve Beuerlein – 12/27, 139 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 16 rushes, 47 yards
  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad – 1 rush, 8 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 7 receptions, 66 yards, TD
  • CAR – Muhsin Muhammad – 9 receptions, 72 yards, TD

Week 17: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • SDG – Jeff Graham 71-yard pass from Ryan Leaf (John Carney kick), 13:02. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 71 yards, 0:12.'''''
  • PIT – Will Blackwell 98-yard kickoff return (Kris Brown kick), 12:41. Tied 7–7.
  • SDG – Rodney Harrison 63-yard interception return (John Carney kick), 10:20. Chargers 14–7. Second quarter
  • PIT – Courtney Hawkins 5-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Kris Brown kick), 8:43. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:51.'''''
  • PIT – Kris Brown 32-yard field goal, 2:14. ''Steelers 17–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 4:43.'''''
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart 19-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 0:55. ''Steelers 24–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 0:45.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 4:45. ''Steelers 24–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, 2:28.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 12:51. ''Steelers 31–21. '''Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 6:54.'''''
  • PIT – Kris Brown 28-yard field goal, 4:07. ''Steelers 34–21. '''Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 7:47.''''' Top passers
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart – 16/32, 190 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Ryan Leaf – 15/29, 171 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart – 10 rushes, 81 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 11 rushes, 25 yards, TD Top receivers
  • PIT – Courtney Hawkins – 5 receptions, 71 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 113 yards, TD

Standings

Awards

Seau and Bennett were the only Chargers in the AFC Pro Bowl squad, both qualifying as starters; Seau was also named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.

References

References

  1. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. as of 2017 season
  2. ''Pro Football Reference''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/1992.htm 1992 Seattle Seahawks]
  3. "2000 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  4. "2000 NFL All-Pros".
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