Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 5 · Invesco 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 Denver Broncos beat the San Diego Chargers 26–9 at home at Invesco Field at Mile High in Week 5 of the 2002 regular season on October 6, 2002.
The result moved the Broncos to 4–1 and dropped the Chargers to 4–1. The Chargers finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2002 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 26–16 on November 11, 2001. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 30–27 on December 1, 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 Broncos lead the series 5–2 after meeting No. 7 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.
