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The Denver Broncos beat the San Diego Chargers 16–13 on the road at Qualcomm Stadium in overtime in Week 12 of the 2011 regular season on November 27, 2011. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 12 to need overtime.
The result moved the Broncos to 6–5 and dropped the Chargers to 4–7. It was the Broncos’ fourth straight win. It was the Chargers’ sixth straight loss. The Broncos finished 2011 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round. The Chargers finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 29–24 on October 9, 2011. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 35–24 on October 15, 2012. The teams split their two 2011 meetings.
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.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
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.