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title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: History of the San Diego Chargers The professional American football team now known as the Los Angeles Chargers previously played in San Diego, California as the San Diego Chargers from 1961 to 2017 before relocating back to Los Angeles where the team played their inaugural 1960. The Chargers franchise relocated from Los Angeles to San Diego in 1961. The Chargers' first home game in San Diego was at Balboa Stadium against the Oakland Raiders on September 17, 1961. Their last game as a San Diego-based club was played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on January 1, 2017 against the

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: min. 100 attempts, + = min. 500 attempts ∗ = minimum 4 receptions, # = min. 20 receptions, + = min. 200 receptions ∗ = minimum 20; # = min. 5; + = min. 3 History of the San Diego Chargers The professional American football team now known as the Los Angeles Chargers previously played in San Diego, California as the San Diego Chargers from 1961 to 2017 before relocating back to Los Angeles where the team played their inaugural 1960. The Chargers franchise relocated from Los Angeles to San Diego in 1961. The Chargers' first home game in San

title: San Diego Super Chargers

text: San Diego Super Chargers "San Diego Super Chargers" was the fight song of the San Diego Chargers (now known as the Los Angeles Chargers) of the National Football League (NFL). The disco song was written in 1979 during the Air Coryell era of the San Diego Chargers, and it was recorded by a session band dubbed "Captain Q.B. and the Big Boys." New Chargers owners replaced the song in 1989 with a non-disco cover version, but the original version was revived around 2002. The team itself was also sometimes referred to as the "San Diego Super Chargers". In the 1970s,

title: Bruise Brothers (San Diego Chargers)

text: Bruise Brothers (San Diego Chargers) The Bruise Brothers were a group of American football players who played on the defensive line for the San Diego Chargers (now known as the Los Angeles Chargers) in the National Football League (NFL). The foursome, consisting of Fred Dean, Gary Johnson, Louie Kelcher, and Leroy Jones, formed one of the most dominant lines of their era. The Chargers selected Johnson, Kelcher, and Dean in the first two rounds of the 1975 NFL Draft, and they traded for Jones the following year. They helped San Diego lead the league in sacks in 1980. In the

title: San Diego Super Chargers

text: not played for a few seasons. It was brought back in 1989 with a more modern sound. The cover version was recorded by San Diego singer Leonard Tucker and produced by Bo Donovan. However, the recording was lost when Qualcomm Stadium, the home of the Chargers, renovated its sound-system room in the late 1990s. Around 2002, the Chargers resumed playing the original version by Captain Q.B. and the Big Boys. The song was played by the Chargers at home games after San Diego scores and victories. The team became the Los Angeles Chargers after relocating in 2017. Bernie Wilson, Associated

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: to 'Los Angeles Chargers'. A new marketing logo using the iconic 'LA' symbol used by the Los Angeles Dodgers was also debuted. The team moved to StubHub Center and will play there for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 NFL seasons until the new Los Angeles stadium is complete. After the Chargers relocated it was reported that the NFL was prepared to go to lengths to keep the Chargers in San Diego. One of the options included Rams owner Stan Kroenke sending money (possibly over a series of years) to help the Chargers build a stadium in San Diego in an

title: San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team

text: San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team The San Diego Chargers (known now as the Los Angeles Chargers) announced their 50th anniversary team in 2009 to honor the top players and coaches in the history of the National Football League team. The Chargers were founded in 1959 as part of the American Football League. The anniversary team included 53 players and coaches selected from 103 nominees. The Chargers originally stated that only 50 members would be selected; the group is still sometimes referred to as the 50 Greatest Chargers. Online voting by fans accounted for 50 percent of the voting results;

text: votes from Chargers Hall of Famers and five members of the local media made up for the other 50 percent. Over 400,000 votes were cast online. Dan Fouts and LaDainian Tomlinson received the first and second most votes, respectively. The team features eight Pro Football Hall of Fame members and 11 players that were active on the 2009 Chargers team. San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team The San Diego Chargers (known now as the Los Angeles Chargers) announced their 50th anniversary team in 2009 to honor the top players and coaches in the history of the National Football League team.

title: San Diego Super Chargers

text: outside of San Diego as well. ESPN football anchors Chris Berman and Tom Jackson sometimes sung "San Diego Super Chargers" when announcing Chargers highlights. Various news sources including ESPN, "The Los Angeles Times" and the New England Sports Network have referred to the Chargers team itself as the "San Diego Super Chargers" Chargers offensive guard Doug Wilkerson, who played under Coryell, said, "We were the ‘San Diego Super Chargers.’ That song was fast and electric, and so were we." San Diego Super Chargers "San Diego Super Chargers" was the fight song of the San Diego Chargers (now known as the

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: Chiefs rallied in the second half, defeating the Chargers 33-27. In San Diego, the Chargers defeated the Jaguars 38-14. Running back Danny Woodhead did not play due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The Chargers then lost to the Colts, the Saints and the Raiders before winning against the Broncos 21-13 and the Falcons, 22 points to 30. There were further losses including to the Dolphins, 31-24; to Kansas City, 37-27 in San Diego; and to the Browns in week 16. The owner of the Chargers, Dean Spanos advocated for many years for the city of San Diego to build

title: 1984 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1984 San Diego Chargers season The 1984 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 1983. Despite winning seven games, the Chargers failed to win a single game within their division. Before the second game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks, running back Chuck Muncie missed the team's charter flight from San Diego. He told Chargers coach Don Coryell that he was late because vandals slashed the four tires on his car, but Coryell did not believe him. Muncie arrived in Seattle, but he was sent back to San Diego and

title: 1961 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1961 San Diego Chargers season The 1961 San Diego Chargers season was the team's second in the American Football League. It was the Chargers' first season in San Diego, where the team remained until 2017. The Chargers won their first eleven games and clinched the Western Division by mid-November, but only managed one victory in December. Like the previous season, the Chargers' season ended with a loss to the Houston Oilers in the AFL championship game, this time 10–3 at Balboa Stadium in San Diego. The 1961 Chargers set a modern-era pro football record with 66 takeaways, most in AFL

title: 2006 San Diego Chargers season

text: The loss ended the Chargers' season with an overall record of 14–3. First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter The San Diego Chargers had more Pro Bowlers for the 2006 season than any other team, with a total of 11. This included QB Philip Rivers (who did not play due to a foot injury), RB LaDainian Tomlinson, K Nate Kaeding, OLB Shawne Merriman, T Jamal Williams, OC Nick Hardwick, FB Lorenzo Neal, ST Kassim Osgood, TE Antonio Gates, LT Marcus McNeil, and LS David Binn. 2006 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 37th

title: 1961 San Diego Chargers season

text: or NFL history. The Chargers also recorded the most interceptions returned for a touchdown in both league histories with nine, with the team recording a total of 49 interceptions for 929 yards, both NFL records. 1961 San Diego Chargers season The 1961 San Diego Chargers season was the team's second in the American Football League. It was the Chargers' first season in San Diego, where the team remained until 2017. The Chargers won their first eleven games and clinched the Western Division by mid-November, but only managed one victory in December. Like the previous season, the Chargers' season ended with

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: yards in returns. In the eleventh week, the Chargers were defeated by Oakland 41-21 with 52,661 spectators at the game. In addition, 2,018 viewers watched the game on closed-circuit television in the San Diego Sports Arena. In 1968, the Chargers played a first pre-season game at the San Diego Stadium against the NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers. The Chargers won 30-18, before 39,553 spectators. "Speedy" Duncan set an AFL record with a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown in a game where the Chargers were defeated by the New York Jets 37-15. The Chargers came third in the West

title: 2016 San Diego Chargers season

text: be the final game played as the San Diego Chargers before relocating to Los Angeles following the season. 2016 San Diego Chargers season The 2016 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League, the 57th overall, the 56th and final season in San Diego, California and the fourth under head coach Mike McCoy. Due to the age of Qualcomm Stadium, there was speculation that the team would be relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise played its first season in 1960. This followed a decision by the NFL to allow the St. Louis Rams

title: 2000 San Diego Chargers season

text: yards than San Diego did in 2000, and the 1992 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, both of whom would contribute to the Chargers’ success in the middle and late 2000s. 2000 San Diego Chargers season The San

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: $100 million if they were to enter into an agreement with the city of San Diego. On January 29, 2016, Spanos, the Chargers' chief executive officer, announced that the team would remain in San Diego for the season. The Chargers continued to seek public approval of a new stadium in San Diego. On February 23, 2016, the Chargers announced that their preferred location for a new stadium was the East Village, in Downtown San Diego. The funds for the stadium would come from the team, the NFL and the City of San Diego. Even though it was a more economical

title: 1963 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1963 San Diego Chargers season The 1963 San Diego Chargers season was the team's fourth in the American Football League. The team had gone 4–10 in 1962. They won their only AFL Championship with a 51–10 win over the Boston Patriots in Balboa Stadium. Receiver Lance Alworth was named the league M.V.P. Through 2016, this is the Chargers' only league championship season in the AFL or NFL, although they did win the 1994 AFC Championship before losing in Super Bowl XXIX to the San Francisco 49ers. This is also the most recent world championship ever won by a major league

title: 2016 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2016 San Diego Chargers season The 2016 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League, the 57th overall, the 56th and final season in San Diego, California and the fourth under head coach Mike McCoy. Due to the age of Qualcomm Stadium, there was speculation that the team would be relocating to Los Angeles, where the franchise played its first season in 1960. This followed a decision by the NFL to allow the St. Louis Rams to move to the Greater Los Angeles Area with a provision that the Chargers may relocate to Los

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: attendance for home games was falling below 10,000 league and ABC television officials fearing that showing empty seats in the 100,000+ seat Coliseum might jeopardize the entire league persuaded the Chargers to give up the advantage and move the game to Houston (where they lost). In December 1960, reports surfaced that Chargers were considering relocation offers from San Diego, Atlanta and Seattle. Greg Gregston of the San Diego Union reported that the Chargers "have learned in one season that Los Angeles has been saturated beyond sensible proportions with sports." In January 1961, the team announced the move to Balboa Stadium

title: 1963 San Diego Chargers season

text: sports team in the city and county of San Diego. In 2003, the team was inducted into the Chargers Ring of Honor. The Chargers were the only AFL team to go undefeated against four teams in the regular season that would go on to make the postseason. The 1963 San Diego Chargers were one of the best. 1963 San Diego Chargers season The 1963 San Diego Chargers season was the team's fourth in the American Football League. The team had gone 4–10 in 1962. They won their only AFL Championship with a 51–10 win over the Boston Patriots in Balboa

title: 1967 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1967 San Diego Chargers season The 1967 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 7–6–1 record in 1966. It was the team's first season at San Diego Stadium (now known as Qualcomm Stadium), and the Chargers finished in third place in the AFL West Division with a record of 8–5–1. In August 1967, the San Diego Chargers played their first game at the new football stadium. The city named it the San Diego Stadium. In 1980, the city officially changed it to Jack Murphy Stadium. The city revamped the stadium in 1984 and added

title: San Diego Super Chargers

text: while noting that the 1989 remake was "ill-advised." The "Union-Tribune" noted that a generation of fans grew up hearing the song and associate it with the good times and winning during the Chargers' Air Coryell era. Safety John Lynch, a San Diego native, sang the song to his Denver Broncos teammates before a 2004 game in his hometown against the Chargers. “When you've grown up with that, it's part of you,” he said. After hearing "San Diego Super Chargers" during a 2005 game, Chargers linebacker Donnie Edwards, another San Diego native, had a flashback to his childhood and attending a

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: Chargers played the Green Bay Packers in an interconference match in San Diego. At the kickoff, the temperature was around 102 °F (38 °C). The Packers won 24-3. After this loss, the Chargers' head coach, Tommy Prothro was dismissed. He was replaced by Don Coryell of the St. Louis Cardinals. In New England, the Chargers won their first game under Coryell's coaching. When they returned, San Diego was still recovering from the recent PSA Flight 182. The Chargers' defeating Denver in San Diego was morale boosting for the city. Coryell coached the team in his "Air Coryell" offense: Fouts threw

title: 2002 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2002 San Diego Chargers season The 2002 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–11 record in 2001. It was Marty Schottenheimer's first season as the team's head coach. Their stadium, Qualcomm Stadium, hosted Super Bowl XXXVII at the end of the season, but the Chargers' failure to secure a playoff berth marked the 18th straight time that the Super Bowl did not include the team in whose region the game was being played. Their division was reduced to four teams at the start of the season with the Seattle Seahawks moving to the

title: 1984 San Diego Chargers season

text: did not play. Two days later, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round draft pick; however, a urinalysis given by Miami detected cocaine, and the trade was voided. Afterwards, Muncie entered an Arizona drug rehabilitation center for a month. On November 15, he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL; he never played another NFL game. As of 2015, this is the only time the Chargers have ever defeated the Packers, in either the regular or postseason. 1984 San Diego Chargers season The 1984 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10

title: 2011 San Diego Chargers season

text: but the Raiders struck back with Palmer completing a 26-yard touchdown pass to Moore. Afterwards, San Diego closed out the quarter with Rivers hooking up with fullback Jacob Hester on a 7-yard touchdown pass. The Chargers tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but Oakland's defense held on to preserve the win. Win the loss, not only did San Diego fall to 4–5, but it marked the first time since 2003 that the Chargers had lost four-straight. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 4–6 and lost 5 in a row for the first time since 2003. The loss was

title: 1970 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1970 San Diego Chargers season The 1970 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–6 record in 1969. It was their first season as an NFL team as a result of the NFL-AFL Merger, where the league was broken into two Conferences, with the AFL teams moving into the American Football Conference. San Diego's 5-6-3 record was the first of seven consecutive losing seasons for the franchise. The 1970 Chargers are the last NFL team to record three ties in a single season, a record which will likely stand, as the NFL adopted overtime

title: 1970 San Diego Chargers season

text: for regular season games in 1974. 1970 San Diego Chargers season The 1970 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–6 record in 1969. It was their first season as an NFL team as a result of the NFL-AFL Merger, where the league was broken into two Conferences, with the AFL teams moving into the American Football Conference. San Diego's 5-6-3 record was the first of seven consecutive losing seasons for the franchise. The 1970 Chargers are the last NFL team to record three ties in a single season, a record which will likely

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: proposal, the Chargers dismissed the City's alternative plan for a stadium in Mission Valley. Between April 21 and June 10, 2016, the Chargers collected 110,786 signatures in support of a new Downtown stadium. On July 9, 2016, the San Diego city clerk received the signatures and on July 18, 2016, the San Diego City Council voted unanimously to put the Downtown Stadium plan to a public ballot. On July 28, 2016, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced its support of the Chargers' Downtown stadium proposal, and on October 3, 2016, Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced his support. However, on

title: Bruise Brothers (San Diego Chargers)

text: Dan Marino out of the pocket numerous times, and had four unassisted tackles. Dean, Johnson, and Kelcher all finished their careers with San Francisco. They were each named to both the Chargers' 40th and 50th anniversary teams, and they were inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame. Dean was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. After they traded Dean, the Chargers defense did not return to the upper half of the NFL rankings until the late 1980s. The following table lists the Bruise Brothers members' sack totals during their Chargers career. Bruise Brothers (San Diego Chargers) The

title: 2003 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2003 San Diego Chargers season The 2003 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–8 record in 2002. They finished the campaign last in their division with only four wins and earned the #1 pick in the 2004 NFL draft. They played one “home” game during the season, against the Miami Dolphins, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona where the Arizona Cardinals played, due to the Cedar Fire. The team declined from the previous season, as the Chargers won four games and surrendered the second most points per game (27.6), trailing only the

title: San Diego Super Chargers

text: when he was an assistant coach with the New York Giants in 1980, when the Chargers won 44–7 while Fouts threw for 444 yards. Belichick called the game a "track meet" and recalled Chargers players such as Chuck Muncie, Kellen Winslow, and John Jefferson. "They didn’t get through playing that song before they had scored again and they started playing it again. It was ‘San Diego Super Chargers,’ that’s still ringing in my head." Chargers fans played the song in preparation for upcoming games, and some fans even played "San Diego Super Chargers" at their weddings. The song was known

title: 1992 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1992 San Diego Chargers season The 1992 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 33rd season, their 32nd in San Diego, and 23rd in the National Football League. The Chargers began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 1991. Bobby Ross began his first season as the team's head coach, after having spent the previous five years as a college coach at Georgia Tech. The team made the playoffs for the first time in ten years. The Chargers would lose their first four games of the season, but would rally to an 11–5 finish to the

title: 2004 San Diego Chargers season

text: exchange for Philip Rivers and several draft picks. In addition to their regular games with AFC West rivals, the Chargers played games against the AFC South and NFC South as per the schedule rotation, and also played against the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns who finished fourth in the other AFC divisions in 2003. This was the first time in their history, the Chargers beat the Falcons. San Diego clinches its first division title since 1994. 2004 San Diego Chargers season The 2004 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in

title: 1966 San Diego Chargers season

text: bolt returned the following season. 1966 San Diego Chargers season The 1966 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 9–2–3 record in 1965. In the team's final season at Balboa Stadium, the Chargers went 7–6–1 and finished in third place in the AFL West Division. The team would move to San Diego Stadium for the following season. It was also the first season to feature an AFL-NFL World Championship Game now known as the Super Bowl. For the 1966 season only, the Chargers changed the color of the lightning bolt on their helmets from

title: 1966 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1966 San Diego Chargers season The 1966 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 9–2–3 record in 1965. In the team's final season at Balboa Stadium, the Chargers went 7–6–1 and finished in third place in the AFL West Division. The team would move to San Diego Stadium for the following season. It was also the first season to feature an AFL-NFL World Championship Game now known as the Super Bowl. For the 1966 season only, the Chargers changed the color of the lightning bolt on their helmets from yellow to blue. The yellow

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: tenants of the Rams in the Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park. In 2017, when the Chargers moved their practice facility to Orange County, the Chargers removed all references to the city of San Diego from their website and merchandise. (*) Indicates Player or Coach began his tenure in Los Angeles The San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame was founded in 1976. The members of the Hall of Fame are honored at the Chargers' "Ring of Honor", founded in 2000. Eligible candidates must have been retired for at least four seasons. Selections for admission to the Hall of Fame are

title: 2008 San Diego Chargers season

text: Tony Scheffler (followed by Cutler’s 2-point conversion run), yet San Diego pulled away with Sproles’ 2-yard touchdown run and ending with rookie fullback Jacob Hester’s 4-yard touchdown run. With the win, not only did the Chargers finish their season at 8–8, but they also won the AFC West title and clinched the AFC's #4 seed. Entering the postseason as the AFC's fourth seed, the Chargers began their playoff run at home in the AFC Wild Card round against the #5 Indianapolis Colts, in a rematch of their Week 12 contest. San Diego trailed in the first quarter after Colts running

title: 2014 San Diego Chargers season

text: He and wide receiver Keenan Allen were sidelined during the final games of the season. For the season, the Chargers started five different players at center. Draft trades Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver John Brown scored on a 13-yard pass from Carson Palmer with 2:25 left in the game to defeat San Diego 18–17 on Monday night. The Chargers led 17–6 after three periods, but did not convert on multiple opportunities throughout the game. It was the fifth loss for San Diego over the prior three seasons in which they led by a touchdown

title: 2007 San Diego Chargers season

text: lead with kicker Nate Kaeding nailing a 20-yard field goal, along with QB Philip Rivers completing a 25-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson. In the fourth quarter, San Diego pulled away with RB LaDainian Tomlinson getting a 1-yard TD run. However, San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates had to leave the game with a right toe injury earlier in the game, and never returned. With the win, not only did the Chargers improve their overall record to 12–5, but they also gave the franchise its very first playoff win since the which led them to Super Bowl XXIX.

title: 1972 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1972 San Diego Chargers season The 1972 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–8 record in 1971. The Chargers would not get off to a good start, as they were devoured 34-3 in their season opener at San Francisco. After their week 2 win against the Denver Broncos, the Chargers would play to a 17-17 draw with another cross state rival, the Oakland Raiders. It was San Diego's fourth tie in 3 seasons (they tied 3 times in 1970). Even after they defeated the Baltimore Colts in the week following the tie, the

title: 1994 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1994 San Diego Chargers season The 1994 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 35th, its 25th in the National Football League (NFL), and its 34th in San Diego. The 1994 season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–8 record in 1993. They finished the season with an 11–5 record and were crowned AFC West Champions. After a 17–13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game, they would advance to Super Bowl XXIX, only to lose to the San Francisco 49ers 49–26 at Joe Robbie Stadium. To date, this is the Chargers' most recent,

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: In that case, they would have sought to obtain additional real estate in Oceanside or elsewhere in San Diego County to further develop. Chula Vista officials discussed multiple sites where the Chargers can build a stadium. Two privately owned sites on the city's east side and two near the waterfront. The mayor of Chula Vista suggested that a stadium deal could have involved the team being re-branded as the "Chula Vista Chargers". The team's spokesman did not completely reject the notion, but indicated that such a condition would only have been considered if the stadium was entirely publicly financed. On

title: 1979 San Diego Chargers season

text: Wilson also had one interception. The article stated, "People who have been around the Chargers for years said they had never seen him [Fouts] throw into so much double coverage." 1979 San Diego Chargers season The 1979 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 20th season, and 10th in the National Football League. Their 12–4 record was tied for the best in the league in 1979. The 1979 Chargers finished in first place in the AFC West after having finished 9–7 in 1978. The Chargers made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts threw

title: 1979 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1979 San Diego Chargers season The 1979 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 20th season, and 10th in the National Football League. Their 12–4 record was tied for the best in the league in 1979. The 1979 Chargers finished in first place in the AFC West after having finished 9–7 in 1978. The Chargers made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts threw for more than 4,000 yards, and wide receivers Charlie Joiner and John Jefferson both gained more than 1,000 yards receiving. The Chargers became the first AFC West champion to run

title: 2014 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2014 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 45th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 55th overall, and the second under head coach Mike McCoy. After former Chargers' offensive coordinator, Ken Whisenhunt, was hired by the Tennessee Titans to become their new head coach, the Chargers promoted Frank Reich to replace him. Reich spent last season as the Chargers' quarterback coach. The Chargers began the season 5–1, winning five straight after losing their season opener. It was followed by a three-game losing streak, and they finished 4–4 in the second half. They won

title: 1992 San Diego Chargers season

text: season, clinching the AFC West title, and becoming the first (and to this day, only) NFL team to start 0–4 and still make the playoffs. 1992 San Diego Chargers season The 1992 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 33rd season, their 32nd in San Diego, and 23rd in the National Football League. The Chargers began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 1991. Bobby Ross began his first season as the team's head coach, after having spent the previous five years as a college coach at Georgia Tech. The team made the playoffs for the

title: 1978 San Diego Chargers season

text: finished 8–4 under Coryell, winning seven of their last eight games for the franchise's first winning record since 1969. Blessed with Hall of Famer Dan Fouts, the creative Coryell always designed potent offenses, but the San Diego Defense didn't catch up until 1979..." 1978 San Diego Chargers season The 1978 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 19th season, and 9th in the National Football League. The Chargers improved on their 7–7 record in 1977. This season included the "Holy Roller" game. It was Don Coryell's first season as the team's head coach, replacing Tommy Prothro after four games, and

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: San Diego for a multi-use stadium/convention center in addition to a citizen's initiative that would include a stadium. After many failed attempts by the Chargers and the city of San Diego to come to an agreement on the new stadium, mainly due to the city's inability to fund a stadium, the Chargers organization considered other places in San Diego County, notably Chula Vista, Oceanside, and Escondido. The Oceanside City Council agreed to have talks with the Chargers about building a stadium in Oceanside. The Center City Golf Course, also known as "Goat Hill", was under consideration as a possible stadium

title: 2006 San Diego Chargers season

text: number one seed in the AFC. "at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego" In the divisional playoffs, the New England Patriots faced San Diego Chargers team, who were unbeaten at home in the regular season. The favored Chargers boasted a roster that included nine Pro Bowlers, five All-Pro players, and league MVP running back LaDainian Tomlinson, who had shattered several league records. However, four turnovers, three of which were converted into Patriots scoring drives, eventually led to the demise of the Chargers. San Diego ended up losing despite outgaining the Patriots in rushing yards, 148–51 and total yards, 352–327, while also intercepting

title: 1989 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1989 San Diego Chargers season The 1989 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 1988. It was Dan Henning's first season as the team's head coach. After a falling out with Head Coach Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon was traded from the Chicago Bears to San Diego. He started 11 games for a dreadful 6–10 Chargers team in 1989. He went 4–7 in the games he started, though the team lost 4 of those games by a combined 11 points in spite of his spotty play at times. He only had 4

title: 2015 San Diego Chargers season

text: did not score a touchdown. This game, however, was a lot closer, as the Chargers lost by a mere 7 points. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 3-10. They were outscored in the season series with Kansas City 43-6. The Chargers easily dominated the Dolphins, 30-14, to go to 4-10 in what some thought could've been the last game the Chargers played in San Diego. The Chargers would tie the game after Josh Lambo converted a 45-yard field goal attempt with 55 seconds remaining in regulation. In overtime, the Raiders would kick the go-ahead field goal on their first

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: a San Diego Council member, said in a segment for NBC 7 San Diego that if the Chargers built the stadium at Tailgate Park that the city would have had to build new Padres parking. The chairman of the group which owns the San Diego Padres, Ron Fowler, noted that a new stadium at Tailgate Park would have forced San Diego to spend millions of tax dollars on new parking for the Padres. It had been estimated that the additional parking for the Padres would have cost $75 million on top of the Chargers' proposal. Fowler also stated that Ballot

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: favored by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as San Diego Representative Scott Peters, the Building Trades Council, and a fan group known as the San Diego Stadium Coalition. On July 28, 2016, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Chargers’ downtown stadium ballot measure. Chairman of the Chargers Dean Spanos hired several private consultants, including Robin Hunden, an economic development expert, to analyze the plan. Their preliminary results showed that a new stadium would have supplied an estimated additional 200,000 visitors yearly for conventions. The analysis stated their surveys showed that raising the hotel

title: 1967 San Diego Chargers season

text: 11,000 seats and fancy booths at a cost of 9.1 million dollars. But this was still not enough for the city and in 1997 another 11,500 seats were added along with more suites and a club level. This was the same year that the city sold the stadium's naming rights to a San Diego company for $18 million and the name officially changed to Qualcomm Stadium. 1967 San Diego Chargers season The 1967 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 7–6–1 record in 1966. It was the team's first season at San Diego Stadium

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: tax from its current 12.5% up to 16.5% would not have caused harm to the tourism economy, countering claims laid by the opposition that the additional tax would have caused fewer tourists to come to San Diego. Voice of San Diego reported on March 11, 2015, that a new Chargers' stadium would likely not make San Diego money, citing that the city still owed millions in tax dollars for the renovations to Chargers' Qualcomm Stadium repairs from 1997, and is currently paying about $12 million yearly for Qualcomm. The article stated that San Diego taxpayers subsidize Qualcomm stadium with over

title: 1978 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1978 San Diego Chargers season The 1978 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 19th season, and 9th in the National Football League. The Chargers improved on their 7–7 record in 1977. This season included the "Holy Roller" game. It was Don Coryell's first season as the team's head coach, replacing Tommy Prothro after four games, and the team's first 16-game schedule. Said the 2006 edition of "Pro Football Prospectus", "The Chargers were one of the worst franchises in the NFL before they hired Don Coryell four games into the 1978 season. The Chargers were 1–3 at the time, but

title: 2009 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1 yard to go situation, but the Jets ran the ball converting the first down and kneeled the ball to end the game, finishing the Chargers' season. During the game, Chargers All Pro kicker Nate Kaeding missed field goals from 36, 57 and 40 yards. 2009 San Diego Chargers season The 2009 San Diego Chargers season was the 50th season for the original American Football League team, and its 40th in the NFL. The Chargers improved upon their regular season record of 8–8 in 2008 and won their division for the fourth straight year and fifth time in six seasons.

title: 2006 San Diego Chargers season

text: bye and set up the Chargers to control their own destiny the next week against Arizona, as a win would clinch them homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. With the win, the Chargers improved to 13–2. "at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego With the San Diego Chargers on their way to owning the AFC's top seed in the playoffs, Rivers threw two touchdown passes after injuring his right foot, and LaDainian Tomlinson also limped off after wrapping up his first NFL rushing title in leading the Chargers to a 27–20 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Chargers clinched home-field advantage

title: 1975 San Diego Chargers season

text: – although that press acknowledged that even with three games to go the Chargers had a genuine chance to win facing fellow cellar-dwellers the Jets and Kansas City. The Chargers eventually finished 2–12, tying the New Orleans Saints for the NFL’s worst record. The team suffered badly from injuries, most critically running back Don Woods, who had been AFC Rookie of the Year in 1974, but played only the first four games in this season. 1975 would remain as the Chargers’ poorest until a 1–15 disaster in 2000. 1975 San Diego Chargers season The 1975 San Diego Chargers season began

title: 2008 San Diego Chargers season

text: pass to wide receiver Legedu Naanee, but Pittsburgh answered with Parker’s 16-yard touchdown run. The Chargers tried to come back as Rivers completed a 62-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles, but San Diego’s onside kick attempt failed, allowing the Steelers to seal the win. With the loss, the Chargers’ season ended with an overall record of 9–9. 2008 San Diego Chargers season The 2008 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise’s 49th overall season and their 39th in the NFL. While they completed the regular season with only an 8–8 record, they nonetheless captured their third consecutive AFC

title: History of the San Diego Chargers

text: However, in 1975, Woods and Fouts underperformed and the team finished 2-12. In 1976, the Chargers began with a three-game win streak but finished with a 6-8 record. In 1977, the Chargers again began strongly. However, the team lost four out of five games. Fouts was removed and the team finished 7-7. San Diego hired head coach Don Coryell in 1978, who would coach the team until 1986. Coryell developed a pass-heavy offensive scheme and philosophy known as Air Coryell, also known as the "Coryell offense" or the "vertical offense". With Dan Fouts as quarterback, the San Diego Chargers' offense

title: 2013 San Diego Chargers season

text: since 2008. 2013 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 44th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 54th overall, and the 1st under head coach Mike McCoy. The Chargers finished the regular season with a record of 9–7, improving on their 7–9 record from 2012. Also, they qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2009. The Chargers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round by a score of 27–10, but lost to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round by a score of 24–17. This was the Chargers' final

title: 2013 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2013 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 44th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 54th overall, and the 1st under head coach Mike McCoy. The Chargers finished the regular season with a record of 9–7, improving on their 7–9 record from 2012. Also, they qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2009. The Chargers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round by a score of 27–10, but lost to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round by a score of 24–17. This was the Chargers' final playoff appearance

title: 2005 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2005 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 36th season in the National Football League, and the 46th overall. The chargers failed to improve on their 12–4 record in 2004, and finished the campaign 9–7 and 3rd overall in their division, missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2003. Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was named rookie of the Year at the end of the season. Despite missing the playoffs the Chargers humiliated some of the best teams in the NFL such as the defending Super Bowl champions New England Patriots (41–17) and

title: 2011 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2011 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. The team failed to improve on its 9–7 record from 2010, and finished in a three-way tie with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders for the AFC West division title, with an 8–8 record, but lost the tiebreaker to the Broncos and missed the playoffs for a second consecutive season. For Norv Turner, this was his fifth season as the head coach of the Chargers. The Chargers had the 18th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

title: 2000 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2000 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise’s 31st season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 41st overall and the 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 Carolina Panthers would match this embarrassment the next year. The 2000

title: 2005 San Diego Chargers season

text: the previously undefeated Indianapolis Colts (26–17; ending the prospect of a perfect season). Following the season, Drew Brees would sign as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints. In addition to their regular games with AFC West rivals, the Chargers played teams from the AFC East and NFC East as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against the Steelers and the Colts based on divisional positions from 2004. 2005 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 36th season in the National Football League, and the 46th overall. The chargers failed to

title: 2007 San Diego Chargers season

text: key players' absences, the Chargers were unable to find the end zone the entire game. All twelve of their points were field goals. 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 48th overall. The team failed to equal their 14–2 2006 regular season record, As they went 5–5 under new head coach Norv Turner. However, they finished the regular season strongly, with six straight wins, an overall record of 11–5, and the AFC West title. The Chargers went further in the playoffs than the

title: 2008 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2008 San Diego Chargers season The 2008 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise’s 49th overall season and their 39th in the NFL. While they completed the regular season with only an 8–8 record, they nonetheless captured their third consecutive AFC West championship. In the first round of the playoffs, the Chargers upset the Indianapolis Colts, but they were eliminated the following week during their divisional round game on the road against the eventual Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chargers became the first team to go 8–8 and win their division since 1985, and by winning their Wild Card

title: 2012 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2012 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 43rd season in the National Football League, the 53rd overall and the sixth under head coach Norv Turner. The Chargers failed to improve on their 8–8 record from 2011 and missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season, resulting in Turner's firing on December 31, 2012. The Chargers (1–0) won their season opener 22–14 against the Oakland Raiders after five field goals by Nate Kaeding and three botched punts by the Raiders. The Raiders Pro Bowl long snapper Jon Condo suffered a head injury in the second

title: 1980 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1980 San Diego Chargers season The 1980 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 12–4 record in 1979. They won their first playoff game in 17 years. The season ended with loss to the Raiders in the playoffs. Dan Fouts broke his own record with over 4,500 yards passing, with 30 touchdowns. The Chargers finished #1 in total offense #2 in scoring. The defensive unit finished #6, leading the NFL with 60 QB sacks. The Chargers finished 11-5, winning the tiebreaker with the Oakland Raiders for the AFC West crown. To help bolster a

title: 1975 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1975 San Diego Chargers season The 1975 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–9 record in 1974. Instead, the Chargers lost their first eleven games amidst attendances under 30,000, along with considerable off-field problems as several regular players wanted to leave and the franchise knew it would not get first choice in the 1976 draft due to the expansion Seahawks and Buccaneers. By the beginning of December, the prospect of the first winless and tieless season since World War II loomed, and led to serious discussion of the Chargers’ plight in the press

title: 1980 San Diego Chargers season

text: quarter. "SD: Glen Edwards 2 INT, Willie Buchanon INT" 1980 San Diego Chargers season The 1980 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 12–4 record in 1979. They won their first playoff game in 17 years. The season ended with loss to the Raiders in the playoffs. Dan Fouts broke his own record with over 4,500 yards passing, with 30 touchdowns. The Chargers finished #1 in total offense #2 in scoring. The defensive unit finished #6, leading the NFL with 60 QB sacks. The Chargers finished 11-5, winning the tiebreaker with the Oakland Raiders

title: 1994 San Diego Chargers season

text:
and only, Super Bowl appearance. The Chargers overcame a 21–6 halftime deficit by limiting the Dolphins offense to only 16 plays in the second half.
 With the upset win over the Steelers, the Chargers go to their first Super Bowl.
 The 1994 Chargers are also remembered for tragedy in the form of numerous untimely deaths, as eight of the players from that 1994 squad have died prematurely since that time, all by the age of 44. It is part of a supposed locally infamous curse in the San Diego area, involving its sports teams. 1994 San Diego Chargers

title: 2014 San Diego Chargers season

text: selection to the Pro Bowl. It was the second straight year he was picked, and the third time in four seasons. Voted as first alternates were tight end Antonio Gates and special teams player Darrell Stuckey, while Philip Rivers was selected as a second alternate. Following are the winners of team awards, which are based on voting by Chargers players: 2014 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 45th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 55th overall, and the second under head coach Mike McCoy. After former Chargers' offensive coordinator, Ken Whisenhunt, was

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: $10 million a year because the Chargers and other stadium events didn't generate enough revenue to cover costs. Qualcomm stadium also cost taxpayers almost $2 million each year for police and fire services at Chargers games, as well as repairs to the stadium, costs which were not compensated for by the Chargers. On May 31, 2016, the American Institute of Architects San Diego wrote an article in opposition to a downtown stadium for the Chargers, because of "significant, unanswered questions about potential cost overruns and environmental impacts that may cost San Diego taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars." The “No

title: 2012 San Diego Chargers season

text: contention for the third-straight year. The Chargers' home crowd of 53,832 was their lowest since 2004. It was their third-straight blackout at home and fourth of the season. With the way ticket sales have been going, San Diego's home finale against the Raiders is expected to sell out, thus ending the home blackout streak. The team finished the season 0–4 against NFC opponents and had their first losing season since 2003. 2012 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 43rd season in the National Football League, the 53rd overall and the sixth under head coach

title: 2011 San Diego Chargers season

text: 7–7. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 7–8. With the win, the Chargers wrapped up their season at 8–8 and snapped their 3-game losing streak against the Raiders. 2011 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. The team failed to improve on its 9–7 record from 2010, and finished in a three-way tie with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders for the AFC West division title, with an 8–8 record, but lost the tiebreaker to the Broncos and missed the playoffs for a

title: 2015 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2015 San Diego Chargers season The San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 46th season in the National Football League, the 56th overall and the third under head coach Mike McCoy. The team had its worst season since 2003 with a 4–12 record. Notes Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. The Chargers started their season at home against the Lions. After falling behind 21-10 at halftime, the Bolts managed to outscore the Lions 23-7 in the second half of the game and win it 33-28. With the win, the Chargers started their season 1-0 and improved to 5-0 all-time

title: 2009 San Diego Chargers season

text: back. With the win, the Chargers improved to 9–3, and expanded their winning streak to seven games. San Diego came in with a 15–0 December record dated to 2005. San Diego gave up a field goal, then went on a 10-point streak. At the end of the third quarter, Dallas tied the game 10–10. Then the chargers piled up 10 more points, eating up the clock. By the time Dallas struck back, it was too late. With the win, the Chargers increased their win streak to 8, and had a 10–3 record. The Chargers took a 14–13 lead in the

title: 1982 San Diego Chargers season

text: touchdowns (15, tied with the Raiders) passing yards (2,927), and yards per attempt (8.9). The Chargers defense, however, surrendered the most passing yards (2,292), and second-most first downs (119) in the league. Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts was named the Pro Football Writers of America MVP, and 1982 AP Offensive Player of the Year. Wide receiver Wes Chandler, tight end Kellen Winslow, and guard Doug Wilkerson all made first-team All-Pro. 1982 San Diego Chargers season The 1982 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 23rd year, and 13th in the National Football League. The team had a 10–6 record in 1981.

title: 2002 San Diego Chargers season

text: NFC. Despite starting the season at 4–0 and ending 6–2 halfway through, the Chargers only went 2–6 in their last 8 games. In addition to their regular games with AFC West rivals, the Chargers played teams from the AFC East and NFC West as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against the Texans and the Bengals based on divisional positions from 2001. 2002 San Diego Chargers season The 2002 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 5–11 record in 2001. It was Marty Schottenheimer's first season as the team's head coach.

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: The facility could have to be used during major events, such as Comic Con, the San Diego Auto Show or other major events. The new stadium would have also allowed for San Diego to host the Super Bowl again and it would have given the city the option of applying to host the 2028 or 2032 Summer Olympics. The Chargers' current Convadium design would fit in this proposed location if the East Village site is not selected. The Chargers had talks with the City of San Diego regarding a site south of Petco Park in the East Village Area of

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: NFL standards) SDCCU Stadium with a more modern, Super Bowl-caliber football stadium, mainly due to obsolete features of the stadium as well as severe maintenance issues with the facility. The San Diego Stadium Coalition, a grassroots community organization formed in January 2009 with the singular objective of facilitating the development of a new stadium in San Diego County. Citing the economic benefits of constructing a new stadium and a desire to keep the San Diego Chargers in the region, they worked with taxpayers groups, developers, politicians and the Chargers to move the stadium effort forward. By leveraging social networking sites

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: attempt to keep Los Angeles a one-team town all to himself; however, Spanos used his Los Angeles option before the league could act and the money offered may not have been enough to build a new San Diego stadium anyway. San Diego Chargers stadium proposals There were several proposals to build a new stadium for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL), replacing SDCCU Stadium as the franchise's home venue. The team and city both attempted to bring business partners in on a proposed $800 million project, which was supposed to be located in the parking lot

title: San Diego Chargers stadium proposals

text: Diego. Measure D, also known as the Briggs Initiative, was an alternative measure to Measure C and was written by Cory Briggs, a public-interest attorney. Ballot Measure D would have permit the Chargers to build a stadium in either downtown or Mission Valley. It would have required another vote if it used public funds. The measure would have raised San Diego's tax on hotel stays from 12.5% to 15.5% (14% for small hotels). Ballot Measure D was not sponsored by the Chargers. It was opposed by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association and the San Diego Tourism Authority. It was

title: 2016 San Diego Chargers season

text: Angeles as well. On January 4, 2016, the team filed a relocation application to the NFL along with the Rams and the Oakland Raiders releasing a statement and a video on the team's website. The league made its decision in a special meeting on January 12; it approved the Chargers' relocation if they chose to share Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park with the Rams (the Raiders-Chargers proposal did not receive enough support from the league as a whole to proceed, prompting the Raiders to back out). On January 29, 2016, the Chargers announced they would remain in San Diego

title: 2012 San Diego Chargers season

text: all three of his field goals. San Diego led 24–14 in the third quarter before the New Orleans Saints rallied for a 31–24 victory. The Chargers' Melvin Ingram was called for roughing the passer, nullifying a Drew Brees interception returned for a touchdown that would have put the Chargers ahead 31–14. Rivers had two costly turnovers in the fourth quarter: an interception that led to a Saints field goal and a fumble as San Diego was driving to tie the score in the game's last minute. With the loss, San Diego missed an opportunity to take a two-game lead over

title: 2004 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2004 San Diego Chargers season The 2004 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 2003. They finished the regular season 12–4 and made the playoffs for the first time in nine years, as it was the team's 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. With the first pick overall, the Chargers drafted Eli Manning. Manning would be traded to the New York Giants in

title: 2007 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 48th overall. The team failed to equal their 14–2 2006 regular season record, As they went 5–5 under new head coach Norv Turner. However, they finished the regular season strongly, with six straight wins, an overall record of 11–5, and the AFC West title. The Chargers went further in the playoffs than the previous year, but fell again to the undefeated New England Patriots, this time in the AFC Championship game. For the second consecutive season,

title: 2010 San Diego Chargers season

text: a fumble and running 64 yards to the endzone for a touchdown to give the Chargers a loss, for the first time against the Raiders since 2003. With the loss, San Diego fell to 2–3 for the 4th straight season. Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Raiders the Chargers flew to Edward Jones Dome for an Interconference duel with the Rams. In the first quarter San Diego trailed early as kicker Josh Brown made a 39-yard field goal, followed by QB Sam Bradford completing a 38-yard TD pass to WR Danario Alexander. The Chargers struggled further in the

title: 1998 San Diego Chargers season

text: Coach. The opening game for 1998 constituted the first time since 1985 that the Chargers played the Buffalo Bills. The reason for this is that before the admission of the Texans in 2002, NFL scheduling formulas for games outside a team’s division were much more influenced by table position during the previous season. 1998 San Diego Chargers season The 1998 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 1997. It was Kevin Gilbride’s final season as the team's head coach. After a 2–4 start, Gilbride was fired and June Jones coached the

title: 2009 San Diego Chargers season

text: 2009 San Diego Chargers season The 2009 San Diego Chargers season was the 50th season for the original American Football League team, and its 40th in the NFL. The Chargers improved upon their regular season record of 8–8 in 2008 and won their division for the fourth straight year and fifth time in six seasons. They finished the regular season with a 13–3 record, the second best winning percentage in franchise history but were eliminated in the Divisional Playoffs by the New York Jets. It was also Norv Turner's best regular season record as head coach. Also, this was the

title: 1981 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1981 San Diego Chargers season The 1981 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record in 1980. In the playoffs they beat the Dolphins in a game known as the Epic in Miami and lost to the Bengals in a game known as the Freezer Bowl. 1981 was the second straight season in which the Chargers reached the AFC Championship Game, as well as their second consecutive loss. Running back Chuck Muncie enjoyed his best season, running for 1,144 yards and 19 touchdowns, tying the then-NFL season record for rushing touchdowns. During this

title: 1982 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1982 San Diego Chargers season The 1982 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 23rd year, and 13th in the National Football League. The team had a 10–6 record in 1981. It was a strike-shortened season so the league was divided up into two conferences instead of its normal divisional alignment. It ended with a second round loss to the Dolphins. This would be the team's last playoff appearance until 1992. The 1982 Chargers were the top-scoring team in the NFL. They scored a total of 288 points, 32 per game. They led the league in passing touchdowns (19), rushing

title: 1987 San Diego Chargers season

text: 1987 San Diego Chargers season The 1987 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 4–12 record in 1986. The strike of 1987 reduced the regular season schedule from sixteen to fifteen games. Their stadium, Jack Murphy Stadium, hosted Super Bowl XXII at the end of the season. The Chargers started the season 8–1, with victories over playoff teams Indianapolis and Cleveland, before notoriously losing their final six games of the season, narrowly missing the playoffs. All but one of their final six losses came to teams that made the postseason in 1987. 1987 was

title: 1988 San Diego Chargers season

text: keep this helmet and uniform through the 2006 season. 1988 San Diego Chargers season The 1988 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–7 record in 1987. It was Al Saunders's final season as the team's head coach. Before the season, the Chargers made modifications to their uniforms, changing the color of the helmet and jersey from royal blue to a darker navy blue. They also switched the colors on the lightning bolt: it went from a yellow bolt with a white outline to a white bolt with a yellow outline. The team's facemasks