1997 San Diego Chargers season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1997 | at New England Patriots | L 41–7 | 60190 |
| 2 | September 7, 1997 | at New Orleans Saints | W 20–6 | 65760 |
| 3 | September 14, 1997 | Carolina Panthers | L 26–7 | 63149 |
| 4 | September 21, 1997 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 26–22 | 51110 |
| 5 | September 28, 1997 | Baltimore Ravens | W 21–17 | 54094 |
| 6 | October 5, 1997 | at Oakland Raiders | W 25–10 | 43648 |
| 7 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 8 | October 16, 1997 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 31–3 | 77196 |
| 9 | October 26, 1997 | Indianapolis Colts | W 35–19 | 63177 |
| 10 | November 2, 1997 | at Cincinnati Bengals | L 38–31 | 53754 |