In a classic Bronco-Charger matchup led by quarterbacks John Elway and Dan Fouts, this game came down to the wire.
Denver scored on their third possession of the game on a 11 yard pass from Elway to Steve Watson, and San Diego matched it when Fouts hit Wes Chandler on a 21 yard pass to tie the game. On Denver's next possession, kicker Rich Karlis missed a 23 yard chip shot, and the rest of the quarter was filled with punts. The game was tied 7-7 at halftime
The Broncos started the second half with a long drive and took the lead on a 2 yard run by Sammy Winder for a 14-7 lead. After each team punted, the Chargers went down the field and Fouts hit Kellen Winslow on a 12 yard pass to tie the game at 14. Neither team could move the ball much until San Diego got the ball with under two minutes left in the 4th quarter.
With Wes Chandler sidelined, Fouts hit Lionel James for 11 yards, and Trumaine Johnson for 19. Gary Anderson then took off for 19 and 7 yard runs to put the Chargers on the Bronco 20 yard line. Rolf Benirschke is having an awful season, but with 3 seconds left he booted the game winning field goal to send the fans home happy.
This was a very close game that was a lot of fun. Thanks Kurt.
John/SD
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