Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers (October 12, 1986)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Dan FoutsSDG26-403521240
John ElwayDEN20-342421146
Gary KubiakDEN1-15005

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Sammy WinderDEN1774124
Lionel JamesSDG527014
Gerald WillhiteDEN101919
John ElwayDEN218011
Gene LangDEN416014
Steve SewellDEN215015
Ken BellDEN214012

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Gary AndersonSDG695123
Steve WatsonDEN492046
Pete HolohanSDG570029
Wes ChandlerSDG358040
Mark JacksonDEN349028
Kellen WinslowSDG348027
Gerald WillhiteDEN437115
Lionel JamesSDG637018

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN371562
SDG10421

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN21-35247110
SDG26-40352125

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