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2004 San Diego Chargers season

NFL team 45th season

NFL team 45th season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year2004
record12–4
division_place1st AFC West
coachMarty Schottenheimer
general managerA.J. Smith
ownerAlex Spanos
stadiumQualcomm Stadium
playoffsLost [Wild Card Playoffs](2004-05-nfl-playoffs)
(vs. [Jets](2004-new-york-jets-season)) 17–20 (OT)
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title3
1QB Drew Brees
2TE Antonio Gates
3RB LaDainian Tomlinson
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title4
1LB Donnie Edwards *(2nd team)*
2TE Antonio Gates *(1st team)*
3RB LaDainian Tomlinson *(1st team)*
4DT Jamal Williams *(2nd team)*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

(vs. Jets) 17–20 (OT) | AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's 35th season in the National Football League (NFL), its 45th overall and the third under head coach Marty Schottenheimer. It was the franchise's first season involving quarterback Philip Rivers. The team improved on their 4–12 record in 2003 and finished the regular season 12–4, made the playoffs for the first time in nine years, and captured their first division title since the 1994 season. In the playoffs they lost in overtime to the New York Jets. At the end of the season Marty Schottenheimer was named NFL Coach of the Year.

Offseason

AdditionsSubtractions
WR Keenan McCardell (Buccaneers)
T Roman Oben (Buccaneers)
LB Randall Godfrey (Seahawks)

NFL draft

Entering the draft, the consensus top pick was Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning. However, Manning had said prior to the draft that he did not want to play for the Chargers and would not sign with them if he was drafted. The Chargers struck a deal with the Giants before the draft that would shape the future of both franchises: the Chargers would select Manning first overall, as they had intended to, and the Giants would draft quarterback Philip Rivers of North Carolina State and then swap him and two 2005 draft picks for Manning.

Personnel

Staff

  • Owner – Alex Spanos

  • President/chief executive officer – Dean Spanos

  • Executive vice president – Michael Spanos

  • Executive vice president/general manager – A. J. Smith

  • Assistant general manager/director of player personnel – Buddy Nix

  • Vice president of football operations – Ed McGuire

  • Director of college scouting – Jimmy Raye

  • Director of pro scouting – Fran Foley

  • Head coach – Marty Schottenheimer

  • Assistant head coach – Tim Brewster

  • Offensive coordinator – Cam Cameron

  • Quarterbacks – Brian Schottenheimer

  • Running backs – Clarence Shelmon

  • Wide receivers – James Lofton

  • Tight ends – Tim Brewster

  • Offensive line – Hudson Houck

  • Offensive assistant/quality control – Pete Carmichael, Jr.

  • Defensive coordinator – Wade Phillips

  • Defensive line – Wayne Nunnely

  • Linebackers – Greg Manusky

  • Secondary – Brian Stewart

  • Defensive assistant/quality control – John Pagano

  • Special teams – Steve Crosby

  • Strength and conditioning – Dave Redding

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Matt Schiotz

Roster

  • Drew Brees

  • Doug Flutie

  • Cleo Lemon

  • Philip Rivers

  • Jesse Chatman PR

  • Lorenzo Neal FB

  • Andrew Pinnock FB

  • LaDainian Tomlinson

  • Michael Turner

  • Tim Dwight KR/PR

  • Malcom Floyd

  • Keenan McCardell

  • Eric Parker PR

  • Kassim Osgood

  • Bobby Shaw

  • Antonio Gates

  • Ryan Krause

  • Justin Peelle

  • David Brandt C/G

  • Kris Dielman G

  • Toniu Fonoti G

  • Mike Goff G

  • Bob Hallen C/G

  • Nick Hardwick C

  • Leander Jordan G/T

  • Roman Oben T

  • Shane Olivea T

  • Jacques Cesaire DE

  • Adrian Dingle DE

  • Jason Fisk NT

  • Igor Olshansky DE

  • Robert Pollard DE

  • DeQuincy Scott DE

  • Jamal Williams NT

  • Stephen Cooper ILB

  • Donnie Edwards ILB

  • Steve Foley OLB

  • Randall Godfrey ILB

  • Ben Leber OLB

  • Shaun Phillips OLB

  • Matt Wilhelm ILB

  • Robb Butler CB

  • Sammy Davis CB

  • Jamar Fletcher CB

  • Drayton Florence CB

  • Clinton Hart SS

  • Quentin Jammer CB

  • Terrence Kiel SS

  • Hanik Milligan FS

  • Jerry Wilson FS

  • David Binn LS

  • Nate Kaeding K

  • Mike Scifres P

  • Dave Ball DE (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Ryon Bingham NT (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Reche Caldwell WR (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Eric Downing NT (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Leon Johnson RB (PUP) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Zeke Moreno LB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Carlos Polk LB (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Courtney Van Buren T (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Jonathan Cox CB

  • Brock Edwards TE (IR) [[File:Injury icon.svg|7px]]

  • Ahmaad Galloway RB

  • Howard Hodges LB

  • Carlos Joseph T

  • Carl Morris WR

  • Cal Murray RB

  • Willie Quinnie WR

Preseason

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August 14[Indianapolis Colts](2004-indianapolis-colts-season)**L** 17–210–1Qualcomm Stadium
August 21at [Arizona Cardinals](2004-arizona-cardinals-season)**W** 38–131–1Cardinals Stadium
August 27[Seattle Seahawks](2004-seattle-seahawks-season)**L** 20–261–2Qualcomm Stadium
September 2at [San Francisco 49ers](2004-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 31–152–2Monster Park

Regular season

Schedule

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September 12at [Houston Texans](2004-houston-texans-season)**W** 27–201–0Reliant Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-texans-2004-reg-1)
September 19[New York Jets](2004-new-york-jets-season)**L** 28–341–1Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/jets-at-chargers-2004-reg-2)
September 26at **[Denver Broncos](2004-denver-broncos-season)****L ** 13–231–2Invesco Field at Mile High[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-broncos-2004-reg-3)
October 3[Tennessee Titans](2004-tennessee-titans-season)**W** 38–172–2Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/titans-at-chargers-2004-reg-4)
October 10[Jacksonville Jaguars](2004-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**W** 34–213–2Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/jaguars-at-chargers-2004-reg-5)
October 17at [Atlanta Falcons](2004-atlanta-falcons-season)**L** 20–213–3Georgia Dome[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-falcons-2004-reg-6)
October 24at [Carolina Panthers](2004-carolina-panthers-season)**W** 17–64–3Bank of America Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-panthers-2004-reg-7)
October 31**[Oakland Raiders](2004-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 42–145–3Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/raiders-at-chargers-2004-reg-8)
November 7[New Orleans Saints](2004-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 43–176–3Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/saints-at-chargers-2004-reg-9)
November 21at **[Oakland Raiders](2004-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 23–177–3McAfee Coliseum[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-raiders-2004-reg-11)
November 28at **[Kansas City Chiefs](2004-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 34–318–3Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-chiefs-2004-reg-12)
December 5**[Denver Broncos](2004-denver-broncos-season)****W** 20–179–3Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/broncos-at-chargers-2004-reg-13)
December 12[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](2004-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 31–2410–3Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/buccaneers-at-chargers-2004-reg-14)
December 19at [Cleveland Browns](2004-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 21–011–3Cleveland Browns Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-browns-2004-reg-15)
December 26at [Indianapolis Colts](2004-indianapolis-colts-season)**L** 31–34 (OT)11–4RCA Dome[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chargers-at-colts-2004-reg-16)
January 2, 2005**[Kansas City Chiefs](2004-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 24–1712–4Qualcomm Stadium[Recap](https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-chargers-2004-reg-17)
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Game summaries

Week 1: at Houston Texans

First quarter

  • HOU – Kris Brown 37-yard field goal, 11:49. ''Texans 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:11.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 48-yard field goal, 6:35. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 5:14.''''' Second quarter
  • HOU – Kris Brown 20-yard field goal, 14:07. ''Texans 6–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 7:28.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:51. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:22.'''''
  • HOU – Dominick Davis 2-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 4:43. ''Texans 13–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 5:08.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Reche Caldwell 36-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:12. ''Chargers 17–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:15.'''''
  • HOU – Dominick Davis 1-yard run (Kris Brown kick), 4:36. ''Texans 20–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:36.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 29-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:36.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Eric Parker 19-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 8:34. ''Chargers 27–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:13.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 17/24, 209 yards, 2 TD
  • HOU – David Carr – 19/25, 229 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 26 rushes, 121 yards, TD
  • HOU – Domanick Williams – 21 rushes, 87 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Antonio Gates – 8 receptions, 123 yards
  • HOU – Domanick Williams – 5 receptions, 70 yards

Week 2: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 1-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 7:50. ''Jets 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:08.'''''
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin 2-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 3:42. ''Jets 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 3:16.''''' Second quarter
  • NYJ – Doug Brien 28-yard field goal, 9:40. ''Jets 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 22 yards, 2:55.'''''
  • SDG – Tim Dwight 87-yard kickoff return (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:28. ''Jets 17–7. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12.''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – Doug Brien 23-yard field goal, 11:16. ''Jets 20–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:44.'''''
  • NYJ – Jerald Sowell 4-yard pass from Chad Pennington (Doug Brien kick), 3:31. ''Jets 27–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 5:24.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 4-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 2:12. ''Jets 27–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:19.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Reche Caldwell 33-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:38. ''Jets 27–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:21.'''''
  • NYJ – Chris Baker 1-yard pass from Chad Pennington (Doug Brien kick), 3:56. ''Jets 34–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:42.'''''
  • SDG – Doug Flutie 6-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:30. ''Jets 34–28. '''Drive: 18 plays, 81 yards, 3:26.''''' Top passers
  • NYJ – Chad Pennington – 22/29, 258 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 8/19, 146 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin – 32 rushes, 119 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 19 rushes, 87 yards, TD Top receivers
  • NYJ – Santana Moss – 4 receptions, 97 yards
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 3 receptions, 76 yards

Week 3: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Rod Smith 16-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Jason Elam kick), 8:15. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:27.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 23-yard field goal, 2:18. ''Broncos 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 5:57.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Jason Elam 22-yard field goal, 12:24. ''Broncos 10–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:54.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 23-yard field goal, 7:43. ''Broncos 13–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 3:14.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Drew Brees 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:37. ''Broncos 13–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 3:40.'''''
  • DEN – Ashley Lelie 33-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Jason Elam kick), 3:29. ''Broncos 20–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:08.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 51-yard field goal, 14:06. ''Broncos 20–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 4:23.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 43-yard field goal, 11:12. ''Broncos 23–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:54.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 14/29, 121 yards
  • DEN – Jake Plummer – 25/36, 294 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 22 rushes, 60 yards
  • DEN – Garrison Hearst – 3 rushes, 13 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Reche Caldwell – 3 receptions, 39 yards
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 5 receptions, 75 yards, TD

Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans

First quarter

  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 15-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 5:56. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 89 yards, 2:45.''''' Second quarter
  • TEN – Derrick Mason 4-yard pass from Billy Volek (Gary Anderson kick), 14:10. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:46.'''''
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 11-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 5:16. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:57.'''''
  • SDG – Justin Peelle 10-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:38. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:37.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 31-yard field goal, 4:18. ''Chargers 24–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:37.''''' Fourth quarter
  • TEN – Gary Anderson 24-yard field goal, 12:26. ''Chargers 24–10. '''Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 6:52.'''''
  • TEN – Shad Meier 3-yard pass from Billy Volek (Gary Anderson kick), 7:04. ''Chargers 24–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 5:22.'''''
  • SDG – Reche Caldwell 58-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 6:42. ''Chargers 31–17. '''Drive: 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:22.'''''
  • SDG – Jesse Chatman 21-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 3:18. ''Chargers 38–17. '''Drive: 1 play, 21 yards, 0:07.''''' Top passers
  • TEN – Billy Volek – 39/58, 279 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 16/20, 206 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • TEN – Chris Brown – 15 rushes, 55 yards
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 17 rushes, 147 yards, TD Top receivers
  • TEN – Drew Bennett – 9 receptions, 109 yards
  • SDG – Reche Caldwell – 3 receptions, 110 yards, TD

Week 5: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

  • SDG – Antonio Gates 1-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 10:14. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:46.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 4:03. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 4:13.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 11-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:23. ''Chargers 21–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:03.'''''
  • JAC – Chris Fuamatu-Maʻafala 1-yard run (Josh Scobee kick), 1:33. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 77 yards, 7:50.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 21-yard field goal, 7:15. ''Chargers 24–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:31.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 28-yard field goal, 0:46. ''Chargers 27–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:54.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAC – Byron Leftwich 2-yard run (Josh Scobee kick), 10:42. ''Chargers 27–14. '''Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 5:04.'''''
  • SDG – Jesse Chatman 41-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:54. ''Chargers 34–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:48.'''''
  • JAC – Cortez Hankton 7-yard pass from Byron Leftwich (Josh Scobee kick), 7:21. ''Chargers 34–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 2:33.''''' Top passers
  • JAC – Byron Leftwich – 36/54, 357 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 17/26, 211 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • JAC – Fred Taylor – 11 rushes, 64 yards
  • SDG – Jesse Chatman – 11 rushes, 103 yards, TD Top receivers
  • JAC – Jimmy Smith – 8 receptions, 113 yards
  • SDG – Antonio Gates – 8 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD

Week 6: at Atlanta Falcons

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • ATL – Alge Crumpler 19-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 10:24. ''Falcons 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:49.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 1:18. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 9:06.'''''
  • SDG – Eric Parker 17-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:18. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 39 yards, 0:20.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 53-yard field goal, 5:10. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 8 yards, 3:13.''''' Fourth quarter
  • ATL – Michael Vick 14-yard run (Jay Feely kick), 13:09. ''Chargers 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:43.'''''
  • ATL – Dez White 32-yard pass from Michael Vick (Jay Feely kick), 10:12. ''Falcons 21–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 1:02.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 28-yard field goal, 6:01. ''Falcons 21–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:11.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 23/31, 227 yards, TD, INT
  • ATL – Michael Vick – 12/21, 218 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 23 rushes, 64 yards, TD
  • ATL – T. J. Duckett – 11 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Antonio Gates – 6 receptions, 80 yards
  • ATL – Peerless Price – 2 receptions, 67 yards

Week 7: at Carolina Panthers

First quarter

  • CAR – John Kasay 28-yard field goal, 8:21. ''Panthers 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 6:39.'''''
  • CAR – John Kasay 21-yard field goal, 3:28. ''Panthers 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 4:34.''''' Second quarter
  • No scoring plays. Third quarter
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 8-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 8:13. ''Chargers 7–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:33.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 44-yard field goal, 2:36. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:32.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Jesse Chatman 5-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 1:42. ''Chargers 17–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 1:37.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 21/32, 196 yards
  • CAR – Jake Delhomme – 17/36, 155 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Jesse Chatman – 8 rushes, 69 yards, TD
  • CAR – Brad Hoover – 24 rushes, 99 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Keenan McCardell – 5 receptions, 65 yards
  • CAR – Keary Colbert – 7 receptions, 71 yards

Week 8: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • SDG – Justin Peelle 17-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 11:14. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:06.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:08. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 3:15.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 5-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 10:02. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:06.'''''
  • SDG – Keenan McCardell 13-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 4:56. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:06.'''''
  • SDG – Tim Dwight 23-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:36. ''Chargers 28–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:57.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 5-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 12:05. ''Chargers 35–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:55.'''''
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 1-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 3:08. ''Chargers 42–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 6:28.'''''
  • OAK – Doug Jolley 13-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 0:02. ''Chargers 42–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:06.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • OAK – Kerry Collins – 24/39, 263 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 22/25, 281 yards, 5 TD Top rushers
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 4 rushes, 23 yards, TD
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 19 rushes, 71 yards, TD Top receivers
  • OAK – Jerry Porter – 4 receptions, 50 yards OAK – Doug Gabriel – 3 receptions, 50 yards
  • SDG – Eric Parker – 6 receptions, 91 yards

Week 9: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • SDG – Antonio Gates 12-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:50. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:10.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 5:29. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 3:06.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 40-yard field goal, 13:02. ''Chargers 17–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 1:50.'''''
  • NO – Deuce McAllister 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 8:12. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:50.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 27-yard field goal, 3:16. ''Chargers 20–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:56.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Safety, Wayne Gandy called for offensive holding in end zone, 8:36. Chargers 22–7.
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 7-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 3:15. ''Chargers 29–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 5:21.'''''
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 2-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 2:04. ''Chargers 36–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 40 yards, 0:52.''''' Fourth quarter
  • NO – John Carney 37-yard field goal, 13:53. ''Chargers 36–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 3:11.'''''
  • SDG – Kassim Osgood 12-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:06. ''Chargers 43–10. '''Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 6:47.'''''
  • NO – Boo Williams 6-yard pass from Aaron Brooks (John Carney kick), 4:04. ''Chargers 43–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 3:02.''''' Top passers
  • NO – Aaron Brooks – 16/29, 173 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 22/36, 257 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
  • NO – Deuce McAllister – 16 rushes, 63 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jesse Chatman – 7 rushes, 51 yards Top receivers
  • NO – Boo Williams – 5 receptions, 71 yards, TD
  • SDG – Keenan McCardell – 6 receptions, 89 yards

Week 11: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • SDG – Antonio Gates 11-yard pass from Drew Brees (kick blocked), 9:05. ''Chargers 6–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:55.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Drew Brees 6-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 10:07. ''Chargers 13–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:39.'''''
  • OAK – Ronald Curry 22-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 6:40. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:27.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 19-yard field goal, 5:21. ''Chargers 16–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 22 yards, 3:56.'''''
  • OAK – Teyo Johnson 8-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 1:58. ''Chargers 16–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:23.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 6-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 11:06. ''Chargers 23–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:52.'''''
  • OAK – Sebastian Janikowski 31-yard field goal, 7:11. ''Chargers 23–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 3:55.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 18/34, 226 yards, TD
  • OAK – Kerry Collins – 18/30, 227 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 37 rushes, 164 yards, TD
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley – 12 rushes, 42 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Antonio Gates – 8 receptions, 101 yards, TD
  • OAK – Jerry Porter – 5 receptions, 63 yards

Week 12: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:01. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:00.'''''
  • KAN – Derrick Blaylock 5-yard run (Lawrence Tynes kick), 4:26. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:35.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Larry Johnson 6-yard run (Lawrence Tynes kick), 9:05. ''Chiefs 14–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 94 yards, 6:00.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 3-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 3:11. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 65 yards, 5:54.'''''
  • KAN – Lawrence Tynes 28-yard field goal, 0:45. ''Chiefs 17–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 2:26.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 25-yard field goal, 7:24. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:15.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Derrick Blaylock 22-yard run (kick failed), 14:17. ''Chiefs 23–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 4:29.'''''
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 18-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 10:13. ''Chargers 24–23. '''Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 4:04.'''''
  • KAN – Dante Hall 96-yard kickoff return (Eddie Kennison pass from Trent Green), 10:00. ''Chiefs 31–24. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.'''''
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 11-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 6:22. ''Tied 31–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 3:38.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 43-yard field goal, 2:24. ''Chargers 34–31. '''Drive: 7 plays, 8 yards, 2:26.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 28/37, 378 yards, 2 TD
  • KAN – Trent Green – 21/34, 208 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Eric Parker – 2 rushes, 58 yards
  • KAN – Derrick Blaylock – 8 rushes, 57 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Antonio Gates – 7 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD SDG – Kassim Osgood – 2 receptions, 92 yards
  • KAN – Tony Gonzalez – 8 receptions, 105 yards

Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 5-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 12:01. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:26.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Tatum Bell 16-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 13:27. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:33.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:05. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 2:49.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 23-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 13 yards, 1:30.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 23-yard field goal, 5:12. ''Chargers 20–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 4:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Reuben Droughns 4-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 14:18. ''Chargers 20–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:26.'''''
  • DEN – Jason Elam 31-yard field goal, 9:26. ''Chargers 20–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:47.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – Jake Plummer – 16/40, 278 yards, 4 INT
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 14/27, 106 yards, INT Top rushers
  • DEN – Reuben Droughns – 14 rushes, 38 yards, TD
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 30 rushes, 113 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • DEN – Ashley Lelie – 4 receptions, 105 yards
  • SDG – Eric Parker – 3 receptions, 37 yards

Week 14: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Eric Parker 79-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 11:49. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 79 yards, 0:12.'''''
  • TB – Joey Galloway 36-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jay Taylor kick), 9:02. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 2:47.'''''
  • SDG – Kassim Osgood 19-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:49. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 2:50.''''' Third quarter
  • TB – Joey Galloway 4-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jay Taylor kick), 4:56. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:08.'''''
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 7-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:30. ''Chargers 21–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 4:26.''''' Fourth quarter
  • TB – Michael Clayton 20-yard pass from Brian Griese (Jay Taylor kick), 6:53. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:49.'''''
  • SDG – Donnie Edwards 30-yard interception return (Nate Kaeding kick), 4:09. Chargers 28–21.
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 40-yard field goal, 2:06. ''Chargers 31–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:04.'''''
  • TB – Jay Taylor 31-yard field goal, 0:16. ''Chargers 31–24. '''Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 1:50.''''' Top passers
  • TB – Brian Griese – 36/50, 392 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 17/23, 220 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • TB – Michael Pittman – 12 rushes, 42 yards
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 25 rushes, 131 yards, TD Top receivers
  • TB – Michael Clayton – 9 receptions, 145 yards, TD
  • SDG – Eric Parker – 6 receptions, 118 yards, TD

Week 15: at Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 2:09. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 1:00.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 72-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 2:11. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, 0:13.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 8:32. ''Chargers 21–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 42 yards, 6:28.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 4/6, 85 yards, TD
  • CLE – Luke McCown – 11/27, 108 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 26 rushes, 111 yards, 2 TD
  • CLE – Lee Suggs – 21 rushes, 105 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Antonio Gates – 1 reception, 72 yards, TD
  • CLE – Dennis Northcutt – 4 receptions, 61 yards

San Diego clinches its first division title since 1994.

Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 74-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 4:48. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 92 yards, 2:52.''''' Second quarter
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 36-yard field goal, 14:18. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 5:30.'''''
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 50-yard field goal, 12:46. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 1:32.'''''
  • SDG – Eric Parker 19-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:09. ''Chargers 17–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 4:03.'''''
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 26-yard field goal, 4:30. ''Chargers 17–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 2:39.'''''
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 23-yard field goal, 0:18. ''Chargers 17–9. '''Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 2:32.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 4-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:24. ''Chargers 24–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:40.'''''
  • IND – James Mungro 3-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 6:11. ''Chargers 24–16. '''Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:13.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson 16-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 14:55. ''Chargers 31–16. '''Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 6:16.'''''
  • IND – Dominic Rhodes 88-yard kickoff return (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 14:42. ''Chargers 31–23. '''Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13.'''''
  • IND – Brandon Stokley 14-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Edgerrin James run), 0:56. ''Tied 31–31. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:46.''''' Overtime
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 30-yard field goal, 12:13. ''Colts 34–31. '''Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:47.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 21/31, 290 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • IND – Peyton Manning – 27/44, 383 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 21 rushes, 81 yards, TD
  • IND – Edgerrin James – 22 rushes, 86 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Eric Parker – 7 receptions, 103 yards, TD
  • IND – Brandon Stokley – 7 receptions, 123 yards, TD

Week 17: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 34-yard field goal, 10:56. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:04.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Lawrence Tynes 50-yard field goal, 7:08. ''Tied 3–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 39 yards, 5:26.'''''
  • SDG – Doug Flutie 1-yard run (Nate Kaeding kick), 2:24. ''Chargers 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:44.'''''
  • SDG – Ryan Krause 10-yard pass from Doug Flutie (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:12. ''Chargers 17–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 0:40.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Malcom Floyd 13-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nate Kaeding kick), 7:11. ''Chargers 24–3. '''Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 2:11.'''''
  • KAN – Larry Johnson 2-yard run (Lawrence Tynes kick), 4:10. ''Chargers 24–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:01.'''''
  • KAN – Larry Johnson 14-yard pass from Trent Green (Lawrence Tynes kick), 2:10. ''Chargers 24–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 2:00.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Doug Flutie – 13/22, 199 yards, TD
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 28/37, 378 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • KAN – Larry Johnson – 17 rushes, 46 yards, TD
  • SDG – Michael Turner – 15 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
  • KAN – Tony Gonzalez – 14 receptions, 144 yards
  • SDG – Ryan Krause – 5 receptions, 81 yards, TD

Standings

Division

Conference

Postseason

Main article: 2004–05 NFL playoffs

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January 8, 2005[New York Jets](2004-new-york-jets-season) (5)**L** 17–200–1Qualcomm Stadium67,536

Game summary

AFC Wild Card playoffs: vs. New York Jets

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Keenan McCardell 26-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 9:26. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 88 yards, 8:25.'''''
  • NYJ – Anthony Becht 13-yard pass from Chad Pennington (Doug Brien kick), 2:54. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:19.''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – Santana Moss 45-yard pass from Chad Pennington (Doug Brien kick), 10:29. ''Jets 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:31.'''''
  • NYJ – Doug Brien 42-yard field goal, 1:23. ''Jets 17–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 5:31.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Nate Kaeding 35-yard field goal, 10:43. ''Jets 17–10. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:40.'''''
  • SDG – Antonio Gates 1-yard pass from Drew Brees (Nate Kaeding kick), 0:11. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:35.''''' Overtime
  • NYJ – Doug Brien 28-yard field goal, 0:05. ''Jets 20–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 4:14.''''' Top passers
  • NYJ – Chad Pennington – 23/33, 279 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Drew Brees – 31/42, 319 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
  • NYJ – Curtis Martin – 18 rushes, 66 yards
  • SDG – LaDainian Tomlinson – 26 rushes, 80 yards Top receivers
  • NYJ – Santana Moss – 4 receptions, 100 yards, TD
  • SDG – Eric Parker – 9 receptions, 93 yards

Awards

Three Chargers were named to the 2005 Pro Bowl, and four were named first or second team Associated Press (AP) All-Pros. Brees won the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year with of the 48 available votes, and Schottenheimer took the Coach of the Year award with out of 48. Also, Brees and Tomlinson gained a vote each for Offensive Player of the Year, and Edwards gained a vote for Defensive Player of the Year.

PlayerPositionPro Bowl starterPro Bowl reserveAP 1st team All-ProAP 2nd team All-Pro
Drew BreesQuarterback
Donnie EdwardsLinebacker
Antonio GatesTight end
LaDainian TomlinsonRunning back
Jamal WilliamsDefensive tackle

References

References

  1. "2012 San Diego Chargers Media Guide".
  2. "2021 Los Angeles Chargers Media Guide".
  3. "2004 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  4. "2004 NFL All-Pros".
  5. "2004 awards voting".
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