Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 1 · Qualcomm Stadium
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 Dallas Cowboys beat the San Diego Chargers 28–24 on the road at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 1 of the 2005 regular season on September 11, 2005. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 4 points.
The result moved the Cowboys to 1–0 and dropped the Chargers to 0–1. The Cowboys finished 2005 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Chargers finished 2005 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 32–21 on September 23, 2001. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 20–17 on December 13, 2009.
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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2001 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
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.
