Washington Redskins at San Diego Chargers (October 31, 1983)

Game Recap

In a October 31 week 9 match-up in San Diego, the Redskins completed a very close 27-24 win over the Chargers. The Redskins began well early with a 10-7 halftime lead and held off the Chargers late.

The Redskins were guided by Joe Theismann who finished with 324 yards, 1 touchdown. John Riggins rumbled for 93 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns. Art Monk caught 106 receiving yards.

For the Chargers, tossed in 0 interceptions.

The Redskins tallied 482 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chargers tallied 428 total yards, 21 first downs, 8 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat San Diego Chargers 27-24
• Date: Monday, October 31, 1983
• Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 482, Turnovers: 1
• San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 428, Turnovers: 8

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
WAS	7	3	7	10	27
SDG	7	0	0	17	24

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Theismann	WAS	25-46	324	1	1	39
Ed Luther	SDG	19-36	314	2	6	39
Sherman Smith	SDG	0-1	0	0	0	0
Pete Holohan	SDG	0-1	0	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	WAS	29	93	2	11
Chuck Muncie	SDG	16	83	1	21
Jeff Hayes	WAS	1	48	0	48
Sherman Smith	SDG	11	35	0	6
Joe Theismann	WAS	2	15	0	0
Joe Washington	WAS	4	13	0	5
James Brooks	SDG	1	3	0	3

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Art Monk	WAS	7	106	0	25
Wes Chandler	SDG	4	103	1	39
Charlie Brown	WAS	8	101	0	18
Pete Holohan	SDG	3	69	1	35
Charlie Joiner	SDG	3	47	0	23
Joe Washington	WAS	5	40	0	12
Virgil Seay	WAS	1	39	1	39
Nick Giaquinto	WAS	3	33	0	17

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
SDG	28	121	1
WAS	36	169	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
SDG	19-38	314	2	6	1
WAS	25-46	324	1	1	1

More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at San Diego Chargers

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• Weather: 71 degrees, relative humidity 73%, wind 9 mph
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