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New York Jets at San Diego Chargers

Final · Kickoff

2009 Postseason · Divisional · Qualcomm Stadium

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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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SDSan Diego Chargers14Home
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Jets beat Chargers 17–14 in the Divisional round

The New York Jets beat the San Diego Chargers 17–14 on the road at Qualcomm Stadium in the Divisional round of the 2009 playoffs on January 17, 2010. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.

The Jets went 9–7 in the regular season and the Chargers went 13–3. The Jets had already beaten the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round. The Jets’ run ended in the AFC Championship Game, a 30–17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The loss ended the Chargers’ season. The Chargers’ 14 points were their fewest in any game of 2009.

In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 48–29 on September 22, 2008. When they met again, the New York Jets won 27–21 on October 23, 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 Jets lead the series 4–2 after meeting No. 6 since 2002 Full series history

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