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New York Jets at San Diego Chargers

Final / OT · Kickoff

2004 Postseason · Wild Card · 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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Jets beat Chargers 20–17 in the Wild Card round

The New York Jets beat the San Diego Chargers 20–17 on the road at Qualcomm Stadium in overtime in the Wild Card round of the 2004 playoffs on January 8, 2005. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.

It was one of two games of the 2004 playoffs to need overtime.

The Jets went 10–6 in the regular season and the Chargers went 12–4. The Jets’ run ended in the Divisional round, a 20–17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The loss ended the Chargers’ season.

In their previous meeting, the New York Jets won 34–28 on September 19, 2004. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 31–26 on November 6, 2005.

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 3–0 after meeting No. 3 since 2002 Full series history

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