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NFL team season
1967 San Diego Chargers season |
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Owner | Western Division |
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Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
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All-AFL | |
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AFL All-Stars | |
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The
with a record of 8–5–1.
In August 1967, the San Diego Chargers played their first game at the new football stadium. The city named it the San Diego Stadium.
NFL / AFL draft
Roster
1967 San Diego Chargers final roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Rookies in italics
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Regular season
Schedule
Week
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Date
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Opponent
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Result
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Record
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Venue
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Attendance
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Recap
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1
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Bye
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2
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September 9
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Boston Patriots
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W 28–14
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1–0
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San Diego Stadium
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39,337
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Recap
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3
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Bye
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4
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September 24
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Houston Oilers
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W 13–3
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2–0
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San Diego Stadium
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36,032
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Recap
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5
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October 1
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at Buffalo Bills
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W 37–17
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3–0
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War Memorial Stadium
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39,310
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Recap
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6
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October 8
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Boston Patriots*
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T 31–31
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3–0–1
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San Diego Stadium
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23,620
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Recap
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7
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October 15
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Kansas City Chiefs
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W 45–31
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4–0–1
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San Diego Stadium
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45,355
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Recap
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8
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October 22
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at Denver Broncos
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W 38–21
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5–0–1
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Bears Stadium
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34,465
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Recap
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9
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October 29
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at Oakland Raiders
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L 10–51
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5–1–1
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Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum
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53,474
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Recap
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10
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Bye
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11
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November 12
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Miami Dolphins
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W 24–0
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6–1–1
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San Diego Stadium
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34,761
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Recap
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12
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November 19
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at Kansas City Chiefs
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W 17–16
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7–1–1
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Municipal Stadium
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46,738
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Recap
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13
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November 23
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Denver Broncos
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W 24–20
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8–1–1
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San Diego Stadium
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34,586
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Recap
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14
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December 3
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Oakland Raiders
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L 21–41
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8–2–1
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San Diego Stadium
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52,661
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Recap
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15
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December 10
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at Miami Dolphins
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L 24–41
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8–3–1
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Miami Orange Bowl
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23,007
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Recap
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16
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December 16
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at Houston Oilers
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L 17–24
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8–4–1
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Rice Stadium
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19,870
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Recap
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17
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December 24
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New York Jets
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L 31–42
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8–5–1
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San Diego Stadium
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34,580
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Recap
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Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
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>(*) Played at San Diego Stadium due to the Fenway Park, Patriot's home field, used by stadium's owner, Boston Red Sox, for the 1967 World Series.
Game summaries
Week 2: vs. Boston Patriots
Week Two: Boston Patriots at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period |
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Patriots |
7 |
7 |
0 | 0 | 14 |
Chargers |
7 |
7 |
0 | 14 | 28 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: September 9
- Game time: 8:00 p.m.
PDT
- Game weather: 70 °F (21.1 °C), relative humidity 74%, wind 9 mph
- Game attendance: 39,337
- Referee: Walt Fitzgerald
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- BOS – Art Graham 4-yard pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick), 13:37. Patriots 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards.
- SDG – Willie Frazier 28-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 0:45. Tied 14–14. Drive: 4 plays, 76 yards.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Willie Frazier 11-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 6:57. Chargers 21–14. Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards.
- SDG – Kenny Graham 68-yard interception return (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 2:22. Chargers 28–14.
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Top passers
- BOS – Babe Parilli – 17/32, 187 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- SDG – John Hadl – 15/29, 242 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- BOS – Jim Nance – 18 rushes, 61 yards
- SDG – John Hadl – 4 rushes, 28 yards
Top receivers
- BOS – Art Graham – 9 receptions, 116 yards, TD
- SDG – Willie Frazier – 5 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TD
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Week 4: vs. Houston Oilers
Week Four: Houston Oilers at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Oilers |
0 |
3 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
Chargers |
3 |
3 |
0 | 7 | 13 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: September 24
- Game weather: 69 °F (20.6 °C), relative humidity 70%, wind 6 mph
- Game attendance: 36,032
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- HOU – John Wittenborn 31-yard field goal. Tied 3–3.
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 42-yard field goal. Chargers 6–3.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- HOU – Jacky Lee – 8/20, 77 yards
- SDG – John Hadl – 20/39, 213 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
- HOU – Charley Frazier – 3 receptions, 31 yards
- SDG – Lance Alworth – 10 receptions, 121 yards
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Week 5: at Buffalo Bills
Week Five: San Diego Chargers at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
7 |
14 |
13 | 3 | 37 |
Bills |
3 |
0 |
7 | 7 | 17 |
at War Memorial Stadium, Buffalo, New York
- Date: October 1
- Game time: 2:00 p.m.
EDT
- Game weather: 49 °F (9.4 °C), relative humidity 79%, wind 11 mph
- Game attendance: 39,310
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- SDG – Willie Frazier 21-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 9:34. Chargers 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards.
- SDG – Jacque MacKinnon 3-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 2:14. Chargers 21–3. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards.
Third quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 32-yard field goal, 8:59. Chargers 24–3. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards.
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 30-yard field goal, 4:40. Chargers 27–3. Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards.
- SDG – Scott Appleton 2-yard fumble return (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 2:12. Chargers 34–3.
- BUF – Keith Lincoln 60-yard pass from Jack Kemp (Mike Mercer kick), 0:05. Chargers 34–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards.
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 25-yard field goal, 1:05. Chargers 37–10. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards.
- BUF – Keith Lincoln 10-yard run (Mike Mercer kick), 0:01. Chargers 37–17. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards.
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Top passers
- SDG – John Hadl – 18/31, 282 yards, 2 TD
- BUF – Jack Kemp – 7/18, 198 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- SDG – Dickie Post – 20 rushes, 121 yards, TD
- BUF – Keith Lincoln – 8 rushes, 34 yards, TD
Top receivers
- SDG – Willie Frazier – 5 receptions, 106 yards, TD
- BUF – Keith Lincoln – 3 receptions, 90 yards, TD
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Week 6: vs. Boston Patriots
Week Six: Boston Patriots at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
7 |
14 |
10 | 0 | 31 |
Patriots |
7 |
10 |
0 | 14 | 31 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: October 8
- Game time: 4:00 p.m.
PDT
- Game weather: 72 °F (22.2 °C), relative humidity 28%, wind 6 mph
- Game attendance: 23,620
- Referee: Ben Dreith
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- SDG – John Hadl 1-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 11:54. Chargers 14–7. Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards.
- BOS – Jim Nance 1-yard run (Gino Cappelletti kick), 3:07. Tied 14–14. Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards.
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 32-yard field goal, 1:35. Chargers 17–14. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards.
- BOS – Jim Nance 18-yard run (Gino Cappelletti kick), 0:40. Patriots 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards.
Third quarter
- BOS – Art Graham 8-yard pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick), 3:24. Patriots 28–17. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards.
- BOS – Gino Cappelletti 41-yard field goal, 0:05. Patriots 31–17. Drive: 4 plays, -1 yards.
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Willie Frazier 4-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 10:19. Patriots 31–24. Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards.
- SDG – Lance Alworth 24-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 7:00. Tied 31–31. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards.
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Top passers
- BOS – Babe Parilli – 17/34, 264 yards, 2 TD, INT
- SDG – John Hadl – 17/29, 249 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
- BOS – Jim Nance – 29 rushes, 127 yards, TD
- SDG – Brad Hubbert – 9 rushes, 39 yards
Top receivers
- BOS – Larry Garron – 5 receptions, 96 yards, TD
- SDG – Brad Hubbert – 2 receptions, 69 yards, TD
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Week 7: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week Seven: Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
7 |
7 |
3 | 14 | 31 |
Chiefs |
14 |
10 |
14 | 7 | 45 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: October 15
- Game time: 1:34 p.m.
PDT
- Game weather: 68 °F (20.0 °C), relative humidity 77%, wind 9 mph
- Game attendance: 45,355
- Referee: Bob Finley
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
- SDG – John Hadl 1-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 8:17. Chargers 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards.
- SDG – Speedy Duncan 35-yard fumble return (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 1:07. Chargers 14–0.
- KAN – Otis Taylor 24-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 0:30. Chargers 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards.
Second quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 15-yard field goal, 8:52. Chargers 17–7. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards.
- SDG – Speedy Duncan 100-yard interception return (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 6:08. Chargers 24–7.
- KAN – Mike Garrett 1-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 1:52. Chargers 24–14. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards.
Third quarter
- SDG – Dickie Post 67-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 12:30. Chargers 31–14. Drive: 1 play, 67 yards.
- KAN – Jan Stenerud 34-yard field goal, 7:16. Chargers 31–17. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards.
- SDG – Lance Alworth 60-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 6:56. Chargers 38–17. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards.
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Lance Alworth 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 6:45. Chargers 45–17. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards.
- KAN – Chris Burford 16-yard pass from Len Dawson (Jan Stenerud kick), 4:58. Chargers 45–24. Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards.
- KAN – Frank Pitts 15-yard run (Jan Stenerud kick), 1:44. Chargers 45–31. Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards.
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Top passers
- KAN – Len Dawson – 24/37, 364 yards, TD, 3 INT
- SDG – John Hadl – 17/32, 307 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- KAN – Mike Garrett – 11 rushes, 33 yards, TD
- SDG – Dickie Post – 15 rushes, 116 yards, TD
Top receivers
- KAN – Otis Taylor – 9 receptions, 134 yards
- SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 108 yards
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Week 8: at Denver Broncos
Week Eight: San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
7 |
7 |
14 | 10 | 38 |
Broncos |
7 |
0 |
7 | 7 | 21 |
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Denver, Colorado
- Date: October 22
- Game weather: 55 °F (12.8 °C), relative humidity 25%, wind 9 mph
- Game attendance: 34,465
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- SDG – Dickie Post 2-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 2:10. Chargers 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards.
Third quarter
- DEN – Eric Crabtree 75-yard pass from Steve Tensi (Bob Humphreys kick), 0:05. Chargers 34–10. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards.
- SDG – Dickie Post 66-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 8:59. Chargers 24–3. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards.
- SDG – Willie Frazier 5-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 9:34. Chargers 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards.
Fourth quarter
- DEN – Al Denson 10-yard pass from Steve Tensi (Bob Humphreys kick), 0:01. Chargers 37–17. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards.
- SDG – Lance Alworth 67-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 1:05. Chargers 37–10. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards.
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 30-yard field goal, 1:05. Chargers 37–10. Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards.
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Top passers
- SDG – John Hadl – 15/34, 345 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
- DEN – Steve Tensi – 15/36, 234 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
- SDG – Dickie Post – 15 rushes, 70 yards, 2 TD
- DEN – Floyd Little – 9 rushes, 30 yards
Top receivers
- SDG – Lance Alworth – 5 receptions, 142 yards, TD
- DEN – Eric Crabtree – 6 receptions, 123 yards, TD
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Week 9: at Oakland Raiders
Week Nine: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
0 |
10 |
0 | 0 | 10 |
Raiders |
9 |
7 |
14 | 21 | 51 |
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- Date: October 29
- Game weather: 60 °F (15.6 °C), relative humidity 58%, wind 7 mph
- Game attendance: 53,474
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 40-yard field goal, 14:55. Raiders 9–3. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards.
- OAK – Daryle Lamonica 3-yard run (George Blanda kick), 4:39. Raiders 16–3. Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards.
- SDG – Lance Alworth 71-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 4:03. Raiders 16–10. Drive: 1 play, 71 yards.
Third quarter
- OAK – Clem Daniels 1-yard run (George Blanda kick), 10:52. Raiders 23–10. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards.
- OAK – Daryle Lamonica 1-yard rush (George Blanda kick), 3:28. Raiders 30–10. Drive: 3 plays, 28 yards.
Fourth quarter
- OAK – Fred Biletnikoff 70-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 14:16. Raiders 37–10. Drive: 5 plays, 87 yards.
- OAK – Warren Wells 14-yard pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick), 4:33. Raiders 44–10. Drive: 1 play, 14 yards.
- OAK – Hewritt Dixon 7-yard run (George Blanda kick), 2:34. Raiders 51–10. Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards.
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Top passers
- SDG – John Hadl – 19/39, 318 yards, TD, 3 INT
- OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 13/30, 316 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- SDG – Paul Lowe – 6 rushes, 29 yards
- OAK – Clem Daniels – 16 rushes, 94 yards, TD
Top receivers
- SDG – Lance Alworth – 10 receptions, 213 yards, TD
- OAK – Clem Daniels – 4 receptions, 101 yards, TD
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Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week Eleven: Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Dolphins |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers |
7 |
0 |
0 | 17 | 24 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: November 12
- Game time: 1:35 p.m.
PST
- Game weather: 65 °F (18.3 °C), relative humidity 79%, wind 6 mph
- Game attendance: 34,761
- Referee: John McDonough
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Gary Garrison 10-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 10:08. Chargers 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards.
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 32-yard field goal, 5:23. Chargers 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards.
- SDG – Lance Alworth 5-yard pass from Kay Stephenson (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 0:28. Chargers 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards.
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Top passers
- MIA – Bob Griese – 13/39, 186 yards
- SDG – John Hadl – 14/27, 216 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
Top rushers
- MIA – Bob Griese – 6 rushes, 36 yards
- SDG – Dickie Post – 14 rushes, 48 yards
Top receivers
- MIA – Jack Clancy – 5 receptions, 71 yards
- SDG – Lance Alworth – 4 receptions, 125 yards, TD
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Week 12: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week Twelve: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chiefs |
7 |
3 |
0 | 7 | 17 |
Chargers |
6 |
3 |
7 | 0 | 16 |
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- Date: November 19
- Game time: 3:36 p.m.
CST
- Game weather: 42 °F (5.6 °C), relative humidity 57%, wind 7 mph
- Game attendance: 46,738
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
- KAN – Jan Stenerud 12-yard field goal, 8:44. Chiefs 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards.
- KAN – Jan Stenerud 48-yard field goal, 4:00. Chiefs 6–0. Drive: 8 plays, 16 yards.
- SDG – Dickie Post 4-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 1:03. Chargers 7–6. Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards.
Second quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 12-yard field goal, 8:57. Chargers 10–6. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards.
- KAN – Jan Stenerud 48-yard field goal, 0:26. Chargers 10–9. Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Lance Alworth 2-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 8:31. Chargers 17–16. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards.
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Top passers
- SDG – John Hadl – 11/23, 139 yards, TD, INT
- KAN – Len Dawson – 18/31, 232 yards, TD
Top rushers
- SDG – Dickie Post – 18 rushes, 108 yards, TD
- KAN – Mike Garrett – 26 rushes, 83 yards
Top receivers
- SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 69 yards
- KAN – Gloster Richardson – 4 receptions, 79 yards, TD
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Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos
Week Thirteen: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
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2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Broncos |
7 |
10 |
3 | 0 | 20 |
Chargers |
0 |
7 |
3 | 14 | 24 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: November 23
- Game time: 1:34 p.m.
PST
- Game weather: 62 °F (16.7 °C), relative humidity 81%, wind 5 mph
- Game attendance: 34,586
- Referee: John McDonough
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- DEN – Eric Crabtree 5-yard pass from Steve Tensi (Bob Humphreys kick), 14:52. Broncos 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards.
- SDG – Dickie Post 7-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 10:01. Broncos 14–7. Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards.
- DEN – Bob Humphreys 13-yard field goal, 4:51. Broncos 17–7. Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards.
Third quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 24-yard field goal, 10:16. Broncos 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards.
- DEN – Bob Humphreys 16-yard field goal, 5:51. Broncos 20–10. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards.
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Speedy Duncan 72-yard blocked field goal return (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 13:48. Broncos 20–17.
- SDG – Dickie Post 8-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 2:33. Chargers 24–20. Drive: 3 plays, 24 yards.
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Top passers
- DEN – Steve Tensi – 18/41, 253 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- SDG – John Hadl – 13/26, 202 yards, INT
Top rushers
- DEN – Floyd Little – 22 rushes, 79 yards
- SDG – Dickie Post – 21 rushes, 77 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
- DEN – Eric Crabtree – 8 receptions, 107 yards, TD
- SDG – Gary Garrison – 4 receptions, 119 yards
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Week 14: vs. Oakland Raiders
Week Fourteen: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Raiders |
17 |
14 |
7 | 3 | 41 |
Chargers |
7 |
14 |
0 | 0 | 21 |
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San Diego, California
- Date: December 3
- Game time: 1:38 p.m.
PST
- Game weather: 56 °F (13.3 °C), relative humidity 46%, wind 6 mph
- Game attendance: 52,661
- Referee: Bob Finley
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
- OAK – Fred Biletnikoff 18-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 9:24. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards.
- SDG – John Hadl 1-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 6:34. Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards.
- OAK – Billy Cannon 64-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 5:14. Raiders 14–7. Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards.
- OAK – George Blanda 24-yard field goal, 1:28. Raiders 17–7. Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards.
Second quarter
- SDG – Lance Alworth 57-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 13:52. Raiders 17–14. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards.
- OAK – Bill Miller 29-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 6:47. Raiders 24–14. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards.
- OAK – Larry Todd 2-yard run (George Blanda kick), 4:02. Raiders 31–14. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards.
- SDG – Gary Garrison 29-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 1:14. Raiders 31–21. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards.
Third quarter
- OAK – Billy Cannon 1-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick), 7:41. Raiders 34–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards.
Fourth quarter
- OAK – George Blanda 21-yard field goal, 6:48. Raiders 41–21. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards.
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Top passers
- OAK – Daryle Lamonica – 21/34, 349 yards, 4 TD
- SDG – John Hadl – 18/40, 315 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
Top rushers
- OAK – Larry Todd – 16 rushes, 61 yards, TD
- SDG – Brad Hubbert – 8 rushes, 41 yards
Top receivers
- OAK – Bill Miller – 5 receptions, 96 yards, TD
- SDG – Gary Garrison – 3 receptions, 97 yards, TD
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Week 15: at Miami Dolphins
Week Fifteen: San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
3 |
7 |
14 | 0 | 24 |
Dolphins |
0 |
13 |
14 | 14 | 41 |
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Miami, Florida
- Date: December 10
- Game weather: 75 °F (23.9 °C), relative humidity 78%, wind 13 mph
- Game attendance: 23,007
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 23-yard field goal, 7:44. Chargers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards.
Second quarter
- MIA – Jack Harper 37-yard run (Booth Lusteg kick), 13:20. Dolphins 7–3. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards.
- MIA – Booth Lusteg 14-yard field goal, 9:21. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard.
- SDG – Willie Frazier 4-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 1:02. Tied 10–10. Drive: 14 plays, 78 yards.
- MIA – Booth Lusteg 19-yard field goal, 0:03. Dolphins 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards.
Third quarter
- SDG – Russ Smith 14-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 12:05. Chargers 17–13. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards.
- MIA – Doug Moreau 10-yard pass from Bob Griese (Booth Lusteg kick), 7:56. Dolphins 20–17. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards.
- MIA – Bob Griese 1-yard run (Booth Lusteg kick), 3:44. Dolphins 27–17. Drive: 3 plays, 10 yards.
- SDG – Willie Frazier 38-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 0:58. Dolphins 27–24. Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards.
Fourth quarter
- MIA – Howard Twilley 10-yard pass from Bob Griese (Booth Lusteg kick), 4:57. Dolphins 34–24. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards.
- MIA – Stan Mitchell 1-yard rush (Booth Lusteg kick), 1:57. Dolphins 41–24. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards.
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Top passers
- SDG – John Hadl – 9/21, 166 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
- MIA – Bob Griese – 15/28, 145 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
- SDG – Russ Smith – 13 rushes, 50 yards, TD
- MIA – Jack Harper – 9 rushes, 71 yards, TD
Top receivers
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Week 16: at Houston Oilers
Week Sixteen: San Diego Chargers at Houston Oilers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Chargers |
0 |
7 |
0 | 10 | 17 |
Oilers |
3 |
7 |
7 | 7 | 24 |
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Houston, Texas
- Date: December 16
- Game time: 1:00 p.m.
CST
- Game weather: 46 °F (7.8 °C), relative humidity 97%, wind 8 mph
- Game attendance: 19,870
- Referee: John McDonough
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
- HOU – John Wittenborn 31-yard field goal, 5:53. Oilers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:19.
Second quarter
- SDG – Brad Hubbert 1-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 13:54. Chargers 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 5:13.
- HOU – Hoyle Granger 1-yard run (John Wittenborn kick), 7:19. Oilers 10–7. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:35.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 18-yard field goal, 11:56. Oilers 17–10. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 4:20.
- HOU – Alvin Reed 15-yard pass from Pete Beathard (John Wittenborn kick), 6:37. Oilers 24–10. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:19.
- SDG – Willie Frazier 16-yard pass from John Hadl (Dick Van Raaphorst kick), 2:50. Oilers 24–17. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:47.
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Top passers
- SDG – John Hadl – 23/40, 198 yards, 2 TD
- HOU – Pete Beathard – 14/24, 188 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- SDG – Brad Hubbert – 13 rushes, 65 yards
- HOU – Hoyle Granger – 27 rushes, 107 yards, TD
Top receivers
- SDG – Willie Frazier – 5 receptions, 64 yards, TD
- HOU – Ode Burrell – 5 receptions, 97 yards
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Week 17: vs. New York Jets
Week Seventeen: New York Jets at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Jets |
14 |
14 |
14 | 0 | 42 |
Chargers |
7 |
17 |
0 | 7 | 31 |
at
San Diego, California
- Date: December 24
- Game weather: 58 °F (14.4 °C), relative humidity 41%, wind 6 mph
- Game attendance: 34,580
- Box score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- SDG – Brad Hubbert 46-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick). Tied 14–14.
- SDG – Brad Hubbert 80-yard run (Dick Van Raaphorst kick). Chargers 21–14.
- NYJ – George Sauer 36-yard pass from Joe Namath (Jim Turner kick). Tied 21–21.
- SDG – Dick Van Raaphorst 13-yard field goal. Chargers 24–21.
- NYJ – Don Maynard 26-yard pass from Joe Namath (Jim Turner kick). Jets 28–24.
Third quarter
- NYJ – Bill Mathis 1-yard run (Jim Turner kick). Jets 35–24.
- NYJ – Don Maynard 36-yard pass from Joe Namath (Jim Turner kick). Jets 42–24.
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- NYJ – Joe Namath – 18/26, 343 yards, 4 TD
- SDG – John Hadl – 8/17, 173 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- NYJ – Abner Haynes – 8 rushes, 34 yards
- SDG – Brad Hubbert – 15 rushes, 189 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
- NYJ – Don Maynard – 8 receptions, 141 yards, 3 TD
- SDG – Gary Garrison – 8 receptions, 115 yards
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