Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 11 · Qualcomm Stadium
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The San Diego Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 at home at Qualcomm Stadium in overtime in Week 11 of the 2002 regular season on November 17, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 11 to need overtime.
The result moved the Chargers to 7–3 and dropped the 49ers to 7–3. The 49ers finished 2002 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Chargers finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the San Francisco 49ers won 45–17 on December 3, 2000. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 48–19 on October 15, 2006.
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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2000 Full series history
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
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.
The fullback has a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise from Sunday's win over Denver, and Kyle Shanahan will spread his role among the tight ends for the trip to Seattle.
