Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 16 · Ford Field · Saturday
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The Detroit Lions beat the San Diego Chargers 38–10 at home at Ford Field in Week 16 of the 2011 regular season on December 24, 2011.
The result moved the Lions to 10–5 and dropped the Chargers to 7–8. It was the Lions’ third straight win. The Chargers finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2011 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Chargers’ 10 points were their fewest in any game of 2011.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 51–14 on December 16, 2007. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 33–28 on September 13, 2015.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Chargers lead the series 3–1 after meeting No. 4 since 1999 Full series history
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