Final / OT · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 5 · Foxboro Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the San Diego Chargers 29–26 at home at Foxboro Stadium in overtime in Week 5 of the 2001 regular season on October 14, 2001. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of three games of Week 5 to need overtime.
The result moved the Patriots to 2–3 and dropped the Chargers to 3–2. The Chargers finished 2001 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2001 at 11–5 and won Super Bowl XXXVI.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 21–14 on September 29, 2002.
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 Patriots lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2001 Full series history
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
The Bills safety waved off the Patriots receiver as a practice-squad player after Sunday’s 29–26 loss. New England’s coach answered by pointing to how often Gardner-Johnson has changed teams.
