Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 13 · Qualcomm Stadium
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The San Diego Chargers beat the Denver Broncos 20–17 at home at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 13 of the 2004 regular season on December 5, 2004. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Chargers to 9–3 and dropped the Broncos to 7–5. It was the Chargers’ sixth straight win. The Broncos finished 2004 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Chargers finished 2004 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 23–13 on September 26, 2004. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 20–17 on September 18, 2005. The teams split their two 2004 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 8–4 after meeting No. 12 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.
