Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 17 · Qualcomm Stadium · Sunday Night
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The San Diego Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 52–21 at home at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 17 of the 2008 regular season on December 28, 2008.
The 73 combined points were the most in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Chargers to 8–8 and dropped the Broncos to 8–8. It was the Chargers’ fourth straight win. It was the Broncos’ third straight loss. The Broncos finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Chargers finished 2008 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round. The Chargers’ 52 points were their most in any game of 2008.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 39–38 on September 14, 2008. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 34–23 on October 19, 2009. The teams split their two 2008 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.
Series Broncos lead the series 11–9 after meeting No. 20 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.
