Game Recap
In a October week 6 tussle, the Broncos scored a 31-14 win against the Chargers. The Broncos had a rock solid 0 lead 10-7 and were able to hold it in the second.
The Broncos were guided by John Elway who tossed in 242 yards passing, 1 TD. Sammy Winder ran for 1 touchdown. Steve Watson had 92 yards receiving.
For the Chargers, finished with zero picks.
The Broncos ended with 403 total yards, 25 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chargers registered 358 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat San Diego Chargers 31-14
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 1986
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 403, Turnovers: 1
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 358, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DEN |
7 |
3 |
7 |
14 |
31 |
| SDG |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 26-40 | 352 | 1 | 2 | 40 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 20-34 | 242 | 1 | 1 | 46 | |
| Gary Kubiak | DEN | 1-1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Sammy Winder | DEN | 17 | 74 | 1 | 24 | |
| Lionel James | SDG | 5 | 27 | 0 | 14 | |
| Gerald Willhite | DEN | 10 | 19 | 1 | 9 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 2 | 18 | 0 | 11 | |
| Gene Lang | DEN | 4 | 16 | 0 | 14 | |
| Steve Sewell | DEN | 2 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Ken Bell | DEN | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Anderson | SDG | 6 | 95 | 1 | 23 | |
| Steve Watson | DEN | 4 | 92 | 0 | 46 | |
| Pete Holohan | SDG | 5 | 70 | 0 | 29 | |
| Wes Chandler | SDG | 3 | 58 | 0 | 40 | |
| Mark Jackson | DEN | 3 | 49 | 0 | 28 | |
| Kellen Winslow | SDG | 3 | 48 | 0 | 27 | |
| Gerald Willhite | DEN | 4 | 37 | 1 | 15 | |
| Lionel James | SDG | 6 | 37 | 0 | 18 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DEN | 37 | 156 | 2 | | |
| SDG | 10 | 42 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DEN | 21-35 | 247 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| SDG | 26-40 | 352 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
More Game Information On The Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 66 degrees, relative humidity 74%, wind 10 mph
- Time of Game: