Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 5 · Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The San Diego Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 29–24 on the road at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Week 5 of the 2011 regular season on October 9, 2011. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 5 points.
The result moved the Chargers to 4–1 and dropped the Broncos to 1–4. It was the Chargers’ third straight win. It was the Broncos’ third straight loss. The Chargers finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2011 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 33–28 on January 2, 2011. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 16–13 on November 27, 2011.
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 13–12 after meeting No. 25 since 1999 Full series history
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.
Surtain and Moss are out against the Chargers; Bryant is on injured reserve, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey has joined Denver’s active roster.
