Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 6 · Georgia Dome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Diego Chargers 21–20 at home at Georgia Dome in Week 6 of the 2004 regular season on October 17, 2004. The final margin was a single point.
The result moved the Falcons to 5–1 and dropped the Chargers to 3–3. The Chargers finished 2004 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Falcons finished 2004 at 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 22–16 on November 30, 2008.
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 Falcons lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2004 Full series history
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
Emanuel Wilson scored twice in his first start as Seattle built a 27–6 lead, and Uchenna Nwosu’s strip-sack ended a late Los Angeles comeback.
