Final

Chargers 17

(0-2, 0-1 away)

Broncos 20

(1-1, 1-0 home)

4:15 PM ET, September 18, 2005

 

1 2 3 4 T
SD 0 14 0 317
DEN 3 0 7 1020

Top Performers

Passing: J. Plummer (DEN) - 248 YDS, 1 INT

Rushing: L. Tomlinson (SD) - 19 CAR, 52 YDS, 2 TD

Receiving: R. Smith (DEN) - 8 REC, 83 YDS

1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | All

1st Quarter Play by Play

 DEN wins toss, elects to Receive, and SD elects to defend the South goal.00
 N.Kaeding kicks 74 yards from SD 30 to DEN -4. D.Williams to DEN 17 for 21 yards (S.Merriman).  
Denver Broncos at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:56)		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 17(14:56) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to DEN 32 for 15 yards (D.Florence).  
1st and 10 at DEN 32(14:20) J.Plummer pass incomplete to A.Lelie (Q.Jammer).  
2nd and 10 at DEN 32(14:13) M.Anderson up the middle to DEN 35 for 3 yards (R.Godfrey).  
3rd and 7 at DEN 35(13:36) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to C.Adams to DEN 46 for 11 yards (D.Edwards).  
1st and 10 at DEN 46(12:58) J.Plummer pass to M.Anderson pushed ob at 50 for 4 yards (S.Foley).  
2nd and 6 at 50(12:32) M.Anderson left guard to SD 46 for 4 yards (J.Cesaire).  
3rd and 2 at SD 46(12:04) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith pushed ob at SD 38 for 8 yards (S.Davis).  
1st and 10 at SD 38(11:36) M.Anderson up the middle to SD 41 for -3 yards (R.Godfrey).  
2nd and 13 at SD 41(10:58) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to A.Lelie pushed ob at SD 33 for 8 yards (S.Davis).  
3rd and 5 at SD 33(10:28) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to SD 13 for 20 yards (B.Jue).  
1st and 10 at SD 13(9:41) J.Plummer right end to SD 11 for 2 yards (S.Foley).  
2nd and 8 at SD 11(8:58) M.Anderson up the middle to SD 5 for 6 yards (S.Phillips).  
3rd and 2 at SD 5(8:14) M.Anderson left guard to SD 2 for 3 yards (R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by SD-J.Williams at SD 2.  
San Diego Chargers at 8:07		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 2(8:07) L.Neal up the middle to SD 5 for 3 yards (C.Bailey).  
2nd and 7 at SD 5(7:30) D.Brees pass to L.Neal to SD 11 for 6 yards (A.Wilson).  
3rd and 1 at SD 11(6:47) PENALTY on SD-T.Fonoti, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SD 11 - No Play.  
3rd and 6 at SD 6(6:23) D.Brees pass incomplete to A.Gates.  
4th and 6 at SD 6(6:17) M.Scifres punts 53 yards to DEN 41, Center-D.Binn. D.Williams to DEN 45 for 4 yards (D.Binn).  
Denver Broncos at 6:06		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 45(6:06) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to C.Adams to SD 43 for 12 yards (B.Jue).  
1st and 10 at SD 43(5:31) M.Anderson right guard to SD 35 for 8 yards (B.Leber).  
2nd and 2 at SD 35(4:56) M.Anderson left tackle to SD 27 for 8 yards (B.Leber).  
1st and 10 at SD 27(4:21) R.Dayne left tackle to SD 26 for 1 yard (D.Edwards).  
2nd and 9 at SD 26(3:45) J.Plummer pass incomplete to J.Putzier.  
3rd and 9 at SD 26(3:40) (Shotgun) J.Plummer sacked at SD 27 for -1 yards (D.Scott).  
4th and 10 at SD 27(3:03) J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.03
 T.Sauerbrun kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to end zone, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 0 DEN 3, 7 plays, 28 yards, 3:08 drive, 12:02 elapsed
San Diego Chargers at 2:58		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 20(2:58) L.Tomlinson left tackle to SD 27 for 7 yards (N.Ferguson).  
 PENALTY on SD-K.McCardell, Illegal Motion, 5 yards, enforced at SD 20 - No Play.  
1st and 15 at SD 15(2:58) L.Tomlinson left end pushed ob at SD 19 for 4 yards (J.Lynch).  
2nd and 11 at SD 19(2:27) D.Brees pass to A.Gates to SD 25 for 6 yards (A.Wilson).  
3rd and 5 at SD 25(1:47) D.Brees pass to A.Gates to SD 37 for 12 yards (N.Ferguson).  
1st and 10 at SD 37(1:04) M.Turner up the middle to SD 43 for 6 yards (N.Ferguson).  
2nd and 4 at SD 43(:22) D.Brees pass incomplete to K.McCardell.  
3rd and 4 at SD 43(:16) D.Brees pass to A.Gates to DEN 44 for 13 yards (J.Lynch).  

2nd Quarter Play by Play

San Diego Chargers continued.		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 44(15:00) L.Tomlinson up the middle to DEN 39 for 5 yards (J.Engelberger).  
2nd and 5 at DEN 39(14:22) D.Brees pass to K.McCardell to DEN 25 for 14 yards (N.Ferguson).  
1st and 10 at DEN 25(13:38) L.Tomlinson up the middle to DEN 24 for 1 yard (J.Lynch).  
2nd and 9 at DEN 24(12:58) (Shotgun) D.Brees pass to K.McCardell to DEN 16 for 8 yards (L.Walls).  
3rd and 1 at DEN 16(12:19) L.Tomlinson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.63
 N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-M.Scifres.73
 N.Kaeding kicks 67 yards from SD 30 to DEN 3. D.Williams to DEN 24 for 21 yards (J.Wilson).  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 7 DEN 3, 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:45 drive, 2:47 elapsed
Denver Broncos at 12:13, (1st play from scrimmage 12:04)		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 24(12:04) J.Plummer pass to A.Lelie to DEN 35 for 11 yards (B.Leber).  
1st and 10 at DEN 35(11:29) M.Anderson right tackle to DEN 38 for 3 yards (R.Godfrey, D.Edwards).  
2nd and 7 at DEN 38(11:00) J.Plummer sacked at DEN 33 for -5 yards (S.Foley).  
3rd and 12 at DEN 33(10:29) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to DEN 42 for 9 yards (T.Kiel).  
4th and 3 at DEN 42(9:46) T.Sauerbrun punts 41 yards to SD 17, Center-M.Leach, out of bounds.  
San Diego Chargers at 9:35		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 17(9:35) D.Brees pass incomplete to L.Tomlinson.  
 PENALTY on DEN-E.Ekuban, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at SD 17 - No Play.  
 Penalty on DEN-E.Ekuban, Defensive Offside, declined.  
1st and 10 at SD 32(9:28) L.Tomlinson right tackle to SD 34 for 2 yards (A.Wilson).  
2nd and 8 at SD 34(9:04) D.Sproles left end to SD 46 for 12 yards (DJ.Williams).  
1st and 10 at SD 46(8:29) D.Brees pass to K.McCardell pushed ob at DEN 42 for 12 yards (L.Walls).  
1st and 10 at DEN 42(7:44) L.Tomlinson up the middle to DEN 38 for 4 yards (E.Ekuban).  
2nd and 6 at DEN 38(7:06) D.Brees pass to K.McCardell to DEN 29 for 9 yards (DJ.Williams).  
 PENALTY on SD-K.McCardell, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at DEN 38 - No Play.  
2nd and 16 at DEN 48(6:41) L.Tomlinson right guard to DEN 43 for 5 yards (A.Wilson).  
3rd and 11 at DEN 43(5:58) (Shotgun) D.Brees pass to K.McCardell to DEN 23 for 20 yards (N.Ferguson).  
 Timeout #1 by DEN at 05:17.  
1st and 10 at DEN 23(5:17) D.Brees pass to E.Parker ran ob at DEN 4 for 19 yards.  
1st and 4 at DEN 4(4:59) L.Tomlinson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.133
 N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-M.Scifres.143
 N.Kaeding kicks 71 yards from SD 30 to DEN -1. D.Williams to DEN 21 for 22 yards (C.Hart).  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 14 DEN 3, 8 plays, 83 yards, 1 penalty, 4:40 drive, 10:05 elapsed
Denver Broncos at 4:55, (1st play from scrimmage 4:49)		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 21(4:49) J.Plummer pass incomplete to J.Putzier.  
2nd and 10 at DEN 21(4:41) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to A.Lelie to DEN 30 for 9 yards (T.Kiel).  
3rd and 1 at DEN 30(4:03) M.Anderson up the middle to DEN 33 for 3 yards (D.Edwards).  
1st and 10 at DEN 33(3:24) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to A.Lelie to DEN 39 for 6 yards (T.Kiel).  
2nd and 4 at DEN 39(2:45) (Shotgun) J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 29, recovered by DEN-C.Carlisle at DEN 29. C.Carlisle to DEN 29 for no gain (S.Phillips).  
3rd and 14 at DEN 29(2:04) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to DEN 32 for 3 yards (C.Hart).  
 Two-Minute Warning  
4th and 11 at DEN 32(1:57) T.Sauerbrun punts 52 yards to SD 16, Center-M.Leach. D.Sproles to SD 16 for no gain (S.Brandon).  
 PENALTY on SD-T.Kiel, Offensive Holding, 8 yards, enforced at SD 16.  
San Diego Chargers at 1:46		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 8(1:46) L.Tomlinson up the middle to SD 6 for -2 yards (G.Warren).  
 Timeout #2 by DEN at 01:40.  
2nd and 12 at SD 6(1:40) D.Brees pass incomplete.  
3rd and 12 at SD 6(1:34) L.Tomlinson up the middle to SD 8 for 2 yards (I.Gold).  
 Timeout #3 by DEN at 01:29.  
4th and 10 at SD 8(1:29) M.Scifres punts 43 yards to DEN 49, Center-D.Binn, fair catch by D.Williams.  
Denver Broncos at 1:20		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 49(1:20) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to A.Lelie to SD 35 for 16 yards (Q.Jammer).  
1st and 10 at SD 35(1:02) (Shotgun) PENALTY on DEN-T.Nalen, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SD 35 - No Play.  
1st and 15 at SD 40(:46) (Shotgun) J.Plummer sacked at SD 49 for -9 yards (T.Kiel).  
2nd and 24 at SD 49(:23) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass incomplete to T.Devoe.  
3rd and 24 at SD 49(:16) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to SD 42 for 7 yards (D.Florence).  

3rd Quarter Play by Play

 SD elects to Receive, and DEN elects to defend the South goal.  
 T.Sauerbrun kicks 74 yards from DEN 30 to SD -4. D.Sproles to SD 23 for 27 yards (K.Johnson).  
San Diego Chargers at 15:00, (1st play from scrimmage 14:56)		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 23(14:56) D.Brees pass intended for K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at SD 25. C.Bailey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.143
Denver Broncos at 14:49		SDGDEN
 J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.1410
 T.Sauerbrun kicks 70 yards from DEN 30 to end zone, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 14 DEN 10, 0 plays, 25 yards, 0:00 drive , 0:11 elapsed
San Diego Chargers at 14:49		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 20(14:49) L.Tomlinson left tackle to SD 24 for 4 yards (A.Wilson).  
2nd and 6 at SD 24(14:12) L.Tomlinson up the middle to SD 23 for -1 yards (A.Wilson).  
3rd and 7 at SD 23(13:34) (Shotgun) PENALTY on SD-S.Olivea, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SD 23 - No Play.  
3rd and 12 at SD 18(13:19) (Shotgun) D.Brees pass to D.Sproles to SD 23 for 5 yards (N.Ferguson).  
4th and 7 at SD 23(12:45) M.Scifres punts 45 yards to DEN 32, Center-D.Binn. D.Williams to SD 39 for 29 yards (K.Osgood). FUMBLES (K.Osgood), recovered by DEN-C.Sapp at SD 37.  
Denver Broncos at 12:23		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 37(12:23) M.Anderson up the middle to SD 35 for 2 yards (J.Williams).  
2nd and 8 at SD 35(11:48) J.Plummer pass incomplete to A.Lelie (D.Florence).  
3rd and 8 at SD 35(11:42) J.Plummer pass incomplete to C.Adams.  
4th and 8 at SD 35(11:35) J.Elam 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-M.Leach, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.  
San Diego Chargers at 11:30		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 43(11:30) L.Tomlinson left tackle to SD 42 for -1 yards (J.Engelberger).  
2nd and 11 at SD 42(10:46) D.Brees pass incomplete to A.Gates.  
3rd and 11 at SD 42(10:43) (Shotgun) D.Brees sacked at SD 35 for -7 yards (I.Gold). FUMBLES (I.Gold), RECOVERED by DEN-C.Brown at SD 35. C.Brown to SD 35 for no gain (R.Oben).  
Denver Broncos at 10:37		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 34(10:37) Direction Change. J.Plummer pass to A.Lelie pushed ob at SD 22 for 12 yards (Q.Jammer).  
1st and 10 at SD 22(10:16) M.Anderson left guard to SD 19 for 3 yards (D.Edwards).  
2nd and 7 at SD 19(9:37) J.Plummer pass incomplete to M.Anderson.  
3rd and 7 at SD 19(9:31) J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by B.Jue (D.Scott) at SD 9. B.Jue to SD 17 for 8 yards (T.Nalen).  
San Diego Chargers at 9:22		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 17(9:22) L.Tomlinson up the middle to SD 26 for 9 yards (A.Wilson).  
2nd and 1 at SD 26(8:46) L.Neal up the middle to SD 29 for 3 yards (DJ.Williams, K.Burns).  
1st and 10 at SD 29(8:11) L.Tomlinson up the middle to SD 26 for -3 yards (I.Gold).  
2nd and 13 at SD 26(7:31) D.Brees sacked at SD 18 for -8 yards (C.Brown).  
3rd and 21 at SD 18(6:52) L.Tomlinson right end to SD 20 for 2 yards (A.Wilson).  
4th and 19 at SD 20(6:17) M.Scifres punts 45 yards to DEN 35, Center-D.Binn. D.Williams to DEN 31 for -4 yards (H.Milligan).  
 Penalty on DEN-R.Alexander, Offensive Holding, offsetting.  
 Penalty on SD-K.Osgood, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting.  
Denver Broncos at 6:02		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 31(6:02) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to DEN 41 for 10 yards (D.Edwards).  
1st and 10 at DEN 41(5:22) M.Anderson up the middle to DEN 43 for 2 yards (B.Jue).  
2nd and 8 at DEN 43(4:43) J.Plummer pass to R.Smith to SD 46 for 11 yards (D.Edwards).  
1st and 10 at SD 46(4:04) J.Plummer pass to D.Watts to SD 36 for 10 yards (B.Leber).  
1st and 10 at SD 36(3:29) R.Dayne left guard to SD 31 for 5 yards (J.Williams).  
2nd and 5 at SD 31(2:43) PENALTY on DEN-S.Alexander, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SD 31 - No Play.  
2nd and 10 at SD 36(2:26) J.Plummer pass to J.Putzier for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty.1410
 PENALTY on DEN-G.Foster, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at SD 36 - No Play.  
 Penalty on DEN-C.Carlisle, Offensive Holding, declined.  
2nd and 25 at DEN 49(2:15) J.Plummer pass to S.Alexander to SD 46 for 5 yards (C.Hart).  
3rd and 20 at SD 46(1:35) J.Plummer pass to M.Anderson to SD 35 for 11 yards (D.Scott).  
4th and 9 at SD 35(:54) J.Elam 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-M.Leach, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.  
San Diego Chargers at 0:49		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 43(:49) D.Brees pass to A.Gates to DEN 45 for 12 yards (J.Lynch).  
1st and 10 at DEN 45(:23) L.Tomlinson up the middle to DEN 44 for 1 yard (J.Lynch).  

4th Quarter Play by Play

San Diego Chargers continued.		SDGDEN
2nd and 9 at DEN 44(15:00) D.Brees sacked at SD 42 for -14 yards (D.Veal).  
 Timeout #1 by SD at 14:23.  
3rd and 23 at SD 42(14:23) (Shotgun) D.Brees pass incomplete to R.Caldwell.  
4th and 23 at SD 42(14:17) M.Scifres punts 35 yards to DEN 23, Center-D.Binn, fair catch by D.Williams.  
Denver Broncos at 14:08		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 23(14:08) J.Plummer pass incomplete to R.Smith.  
 Timeout #1 by DEN at 14:02.  
2nd and 10 at DEN 23(14:02) M.Anderson left tackle to DEN 26 for 3 yards (L.Castillo).  
3rd and 7 at DEN 26(13:26) J.Plummer pass to J.Putzier to DEN 42 for 16 yards (D.Florence).  
1st and 10 at DEN 42(12:44) M.Anderson right tackle to DEN 44 for 2 yards (L.Castillo).  
2nd and 8 at DEN 44(12:06) J.Plummer pass incomplete to A.Lelie.  
3rd and 8 at DEN 44(11:59) J.Plummer pass incomplete to R.Smith.  
4th and 8 at DEN 44(11:55) T.Sauerbrun punts 39 yards to SD 17, Center-M.Leach, downed by DEN-K.Burns.  
San Diego Chargers at 11:43		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 17(11:43) L.Tomlinson up the middle to SD 16 for -1 yards (T.Pryce).  
2nd and 11 at SD 16(11:01) D.Brees sacked at SD 4 for -12 yards (J.Lynch).  
3rd and 23 at SD 4(10:34) L.Neal right tackle to SD 7 for 3 yards (A.Wilson).  
4th and 20 at SD 7(9:58) M.Scifres punts 54 yards to DEN 39, Center-D.Binn. D.Williams to SD 24 for 37 yards.  
 PENALTY on DEN, Offensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced at SD 24.  
Denver Broncos at 9:41		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 29(9:41) J.Plummer pass to M.Anderson to SD 3 for 26 yards (D.Florence).  
1st and 3 at SD 3(8:53) K.Johnson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.1416
 J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.1417
 T.Sauerbrun kicks 61 yards from DEN 30 to SD 9. D.Sproles to SD 27 for 18 yards (K.Burns).  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 14 DEN 17, 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:55 drive, 6:14 elapsed
San Diego Chargers at 8:46, (1st play from scrimmage 8:42)		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at SD 27(8:42) D.Brees pass to A.Gates to SD 40 for 13 yards (DJ.Williams).  
1st and 10 at SD 40(8:05) D.Brees pass to E.Parker to SD 49 for 9 yards (C.Bailey).  
2nd and 1 at SD 49(7:30) D.Brees pass to E.Parker to DEN 49 for 2 yards (C.Bailey).  
1st and 10 at DEN 49(6:53) D.Brees pass to A.Gates to DEN 25 for 24 yards (A.Wilson).  
1st and 10 at DEN 25(6:19) L.Tomlinson up the middle to DEN 24 for 1 yard (J.Lynch; E.Ekuban).  
2nd and 9 at DEN 24(5:38) D.Brees pass incomplete to K.McCardell.  
 Timeout #2 by SD at 05:33.  
3rd and 9 at DEN 24(5:33) D.Brees pass intended for K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by D.Williams at DEN 2. D.Williams ran ob at DEN 2 for no gain.  
 Play Challenged by SD and REVERSED.  
 D.Brees pass incomplete to K.McCardell.  
4th and 9 at DEN 24(5:25) N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-M.Scifres.1717
 N.Kaeding kicks 70 yards from SD 30 to end zone, Touchback.  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 17 DEN 17, 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:25 drive, 9:39 elapsed
Denver Broncos at 5:21		SDGDEN
1st and 10 at DEN 20(5:21) J.Plummer pass incomplete to A.Lelie.  
2nd and 10 at DEN 20(5:14) J.Plummer pass to C.Adams to DEN 28 for 8 yards (D.Florence).  
3rd and 2 at DEN 28(4:34) M.Anderson up the middle to DEN 30 for 2 yards (D.Edwards).  
1st and 10 at DEN 30(3:52) J.Plummer pass incomplete to C.Adams.  
 PENALTY on SD-Q.Jammer, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at DEN 30 - No Play.  
1st and 10 at DEN 34(3:48) R.Dayne left tackle to DEN 47 for 13 yards (T.Kiel).  
1st and 10 at DEN 47(3:12) R.Dayne left tackle to SD 45 for 8 yards (D.Scott).  
2nd and 2 at SD 45(2:35) R.Dayne right guard to SD 42 for 3 yards (R.Godfrey).  
 Two-Minute Warning  
1st and 10 at SD 42(2:00) J.Plummer pass incomplete to R.Smith.  
2nd and 10 at SD 42(1:52) R.Dayne left guard to SD 37 for 5 yards (R.Godfrey).  
 PENALTY on SD-B.Leber, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at SD 42 - No Play.  
2nd and 5 at SD 37(1:47) R.Dayne right guard to SD 34 for 3 yards (T.Kiel).  
 Timeout #2 by DEN at 01:02.  
3rd and 2 at SD 34(1:02) R.Dayne left tackle to SD 33 for 1 yard (B.Leber).  
 Timeout #3 by SD at 00:57.  
 Timeout #3 by DEN at 00:57.  
4th and 1 at SD 33(:57) R.Dayne left end to SD 23 for 10 yards (S.Foley).  
1st and 10 at SD 23(:10) J.Plummer pass incomplete.  
2nd and 10 at SD 23(:09) J.Elam 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Leach, Holder-T.Sauerbrun.1720
 T.Sauerbrun kicks 51 yards from DEN 30 to SD 19. D.Sproles pushed ob at SD 45 for 26 yards (D.Williams).  
DRIVE TOTALS: SD 17 DEN 20, 12 plays, 57 yards, 2 penalties, 5:16 drive, 14:55 elapsed