Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 17 · Qualcomm Stadium · Saturday
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The Denver Broncos beat the San Diego Chargers 23–7 on the road at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 17 of the 2005 regular season on December 31, 2005.
The result moved the Broncos to 13–3 and dropped the Chargers to 9–7. It was the Broncos’ fourth straight win. The Broncos finished 2005 at 13–3 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Chargers finished 2005 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 20–17 on September 18, 2005. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 35–27 on November 19, 2006. The Broncos swept the 2005 season series.
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 10–4 after meeting No. 14 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.
