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1 Offseason  



1.1  Signings  





1.2  Departures  







2 NFL draft  





3 Staff  





4 Final roster  





5 Schedule  



5.1  Preseason  





5.2  Regular season  





5.3  Game summaries  



5.3.1  Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions  





5.3.2  Week 2: at Cincinnati Bengals  





5.3.3  Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings  





5.3.4  Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns  





5.3.5  Week 5: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers  





5.3.6  Week 6: at Green Bay Packers  





5.3.7  Week 7: vs. Oakland Raiders  





5.3.8  Week 8: at Baltimore Ravens  





5.3.9  Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears  





5.3.10  Week 11: vs. Kansas City Chiefs  





5.3.11  Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars  





5.3.12  Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos  





5.3.13  Week 14: at Kansas City Chiefs  





5.3.14  Week 15: vs. Miami Dolphins  





5.3.15  Week 16: at Oakland Raiders  





5.3.16  Week 17: at Denver Broncos  









6 Standings  



6.1  Division  





6.2  Conference  







7 References  





8 External links  














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2015 San Diego Chargers season
OwnerAlex Spanos
General managerTom Telesco
Head coachMike McCoy
Home fieldQualcomm Stadium
Local radioKIOZ, KLSD
Results
Record4–12
Division place4th AFC West
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers

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  • The 2015 season was the San Diego Chargers' 46th in the National Football League (NFL), their 56th overall and their third under head coach Mike McCoy. The team had its worst season since 2003 with a 4–12 record. 9 of their 12 losses were by 8 points or less.

    Offseason

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    Signings

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    Position Player 2014 Team Contract
    G Orlando Franklin Denver Broncos 5 years, $36.5 million
    WR Stevie Johnson San Francisco 49ers 3 years, $10.5 million
    DB Jimmy Wilson Miami Dolphins 2 years, $4.25 million
    CB Patrick Robinson New Orleans Saints 1 year, $2 million
    DE Mitch Unrein Denver Broncos 2 years, $1.9 million
    RT Joe Barksdale St. Louis Rams 1 year, $1.095 million
    LT Chris Hairston Buffalo Bills 1 year, $685,000

    Departures

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    Position Player 2015 Team
    SS Marcus Gilchrist New York Jets
    C Nick Hardwick Retired
    WR Eddie Royal Chicago Bears
    RB Ryan Mathews Philadelphia Eagles
    DE Dwight Freeney Arizona Cardinals
    G Jeromey Clary Retired
    OLB Andrew Gachkar Dallas Cowboys
    CB Shareece Wright San Francisco 49ers
    K Nick Novak Houston Texans
    RB Ronnie Brown Retired
    WR Seyi Ajirotutu Philadelphia Eagles

    NFL draft

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    2015 San Diego Chargers draft
    Round Pick Player Position College Notes
    1 15 Melvin Gordon *  RB Wisconsin
    2 48 Denzel Perryman *  LB Miami (FL)
    3 83 Craig Mager  CB Texas St
    4 None – see draft trades below
    5 153 Kyle Emanuel  DE North Dakota St
    6 192 Darius Philon  DT Arkansas
    7 None – see draft trades below
          Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

    Notes

    Staff

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    2015 San Diego Chargers staff

    Front office

    • Owner – Alex Spanos
    • Minority owner – George Pernicano
    • Chairman/president – Dean Spanos
    • Executive vice president – Michael Spanos
    • CEO/president - Business Operations – A. G. Spanos
    • General manager – Tom Telesco
    • President - football operations – John Spanos
    • Executive vice president of football administration/player finance – Ed McGuire
    • Senior executive – Randy Mueller
    • Director of pro scouting – Dennis Abraham
    • Director of player personnel – JoJo Wooden
    • Director of college scouting – Kevin Kelly
    • Assistant director of pro scouting – Bryan Cox

    Head coaches

    Offensive coaches

    Defensive coaches

    Special teams coaches

    Strength and conditioning

    • Strength and conditioning – Kent Johnston
    • Assistant strength and conditioning – Rick Lyle
    • Coaching administrative assistant – Mark Ridgley

    Final roster

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    2015 San Diego Chargers final roster
    Quarterbacks

    Running backs

    Wide receivers

    Tight ends

    Offensive linemen

    Defensive linemen

    Linebackers

    Defensive backs

    Special teams

    Reserve lists


    Practice squad


    Rookies in italics
    53 active, 16 inactive, 10 practice squad

    Schedule

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    Preseason

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    Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
    1 August 13 Dallas Cowboys W 17–7 1–0 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    2 August 22 atArizona Cardinals W 22–19 2–0 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap
    3 August 29 Seattle Seahawks L 15–16 2–1 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    4 September 3 atSan Francisco 49ers L 12–14 2–2 Levi's Stadium Recap

    Regular season

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    Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
    1 September 13 Detroit Lions W 33–28 1–0 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    2 September 20 atCincinnati Bengals L 19–24 1–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap
    3 September 27 atMinnesota Vikings L 14–31 1–2 TCF Bank Stadium Recap
    4 October 4 Cleveland Browns W 30–27 2–2 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    5 October 12 Pittsburgh Steelers L 20–24 2–3 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    6 October 18 atGreen Bay Packers L 20–27 2–4 Lambeau Field Recap
    7 October 25 Oakland Raiders L 29–37 2–5 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    8 November 1 atBaltimore Ravens L 26–29 2–6 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
    9 November 9 Chicago Bears L 19–22 2–7 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    10 Bye
    11 November 22 Kansas City Chiefs L 3–33 2–8 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    12 November 29 atJacksonville Jaguars W 31–25 3–8 EverBank Field Recap
    13 December 6 Denver Broncos L 3–17 3–9 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    14 December 13 atKansas City Chiefs L 3–10 3–10 Arrowhead Stadium Recap
    15 December 20 Miami Dolphins W 30–14 4–10 Qualcomm Stadium Recap
    16 December 24 atOakland Raiders L 20–23 (OT) 4–11 O.co Coliseum Recap
    17 January 3 atDenver Broncos L 20–27 4–12 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap

    Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

    Game summaries

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    Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions

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    Week One: Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Lions 7 14 0728
    Chargers 3 7 101333

    atQualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    The Chargers started their season at home against the Lions. After falling behind 21-10 at halftime, the Bolts managed to outscore the Lions 23-7 in the second half of the game and win it 33-28.

    With the win, the Chargers started their season 1-0 and improved to 5-0 all-time at home against Detroit.

    Week 2: at Cincinnati Bengals

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    Week Two: San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 3 7619
    Bengals 7 7 3724

    atPaul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

    Game information

    The Chargers would trail all game, and tried to come back towards the end of the game, but Philip Rivers threw an interception, sealing the game. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 1-1.

    Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings

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    Week Three: San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 7 0714
    Vikings 3 7 14731

    atTCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Game information

    The Chargers once again would never lead during the game. The game was officially sealed when Chad Greenway returned an interception 91 yards down the sidelines for a touchdown. Adrian Peterson would rush for 126 yards on 20 attempts, including a 43-yard touchdown early in the third quarter on a play in which he ran through Charger defenders. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 1-2.

    Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns

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    Week Four: Cleveland Browns at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Browns 3 10 31127
    Chargers 7 6 71030

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    The Browns would go down to tie the game with a touchdown and a 2-point conversion. The Chargers would then get into field goal range for kicker Josh Lambo. Lambo attempted a 39-yard attempt, but the kick was no good, and the game appeared to be heading to overtime. However, the Browns were flagged for being offsides, as Tramon Williams jumped before the ball was snapped. The penalty gave Lambo a chance at redemption. This time, Lambo drilled the game-winning 34-yard field goal to give the Chargers the win. With the win, the Chargers improved to 2-2.

    Week 5: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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    Week Five: Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Steelers 0 3 71424
    Chargers 7 0 01320

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    The Chargers took the lead after Josh Lambo made a 54-yard field goal with 2:56 remaining in the game. However, the Steelers, led by Michael Vick, were able to march all the way down the field to score as time expired. The final play came on a wildcat formation call, as running back Le'Veon Bell took the direct snap and rushed in for the game winner as the clock expired. The play was reviewed, and the call stood, giving Pittsburgh the win. This game is also notable for the number of Steeler fans that showed up to the game. According to the attendance, there were over 1,000 Steeler fans in the crowd during this game, and whenever the Steelers would score, terrible towels would be waved all over the place, as if the game was being held at Heinz Field. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-3.

    Week 6: at Green Bay Packers

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    Week Six: San Diego Chargers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 7 7320
    Packers 14 3 7327

    atLambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    Game information

    The Chargers travel to Lambeau Field to take on Aaron Rodgers and the red-hot Green Bay Packers. However, despite a big day from Philip Rivers throwing for 503 yards, it wasn't enough to stun the Packers in Lambeau and they would go on to lose, 27-20.

    With the close loss, the Chargers drop to 2-4.

    Week 7: vs. Oakland Raiders

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    Week Seven: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Raiders 10 20 7037
    Chargers 3 3 02329

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    The Chargers would trail as much as 37-6 for most of the game. The Chargers would try to come back, and outscored Oakland 23-0 in the fourth quarter. However, it was not enough, as the Chargers lost 37-29. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-5.

    Week 8: at Baltimore Ravens

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    Week Eight: San Diego Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 13 7326
    Ravens 6 7 61029

    atM&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

    Game information

    The 1-6 Ravens took down the Chargers after Justin Tucker nailed the game winning 39-yard field goal as time expired. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-6.

    Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears

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    Week Nine: Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Bears 0 7 01522
    Chargers 7 9 0319

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    For the second time this season, the Chargers home opponent's fans seemed to outnumber their own fans, as Bears fans were heard for most of the game. The Chargers would lead for most of the game. However, the Bears would go down to take the lead on a Zach Miller touchdown. Miller had to go airborne and made the catch with one hand. The grab would seal the win for the Bears. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-7.

    Week 11: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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    Week Eleven: Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chiefs 6 6 71433
    Chargers 0 3 003

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    This game was originally going to be on Sunday Night Football, but was later changed to 4:25 after the Bengals-Cardinals game was flexed to Sunday Night. The Chiefs rattled the Chargers 33-3, and it was the first time the Chargers failed to score a touchdown since 2012 against the Falcons. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-8.

    Week 12: at Jacksonville Jaguars

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    Week Twelve: San Diego Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 21 3731
    Jaguars 6 3 31325

    atEverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida

    Game information

    The Chargers were able to hold off a comeback by the Jaguars in the fourth quarter, and the Chargers got their first road win of the season. With the win, San Diego went to 3-8.

    Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos

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    Week Thirteen: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Broncos 14 3 0017
    Chargers 0 3 003

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    For the second time in 3 weeks, the Chargers would fail to score a touchdown, as they were only held to 3 points against a powerful Broncos defense. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 3-9.

    Week 14: at Kansas City Chiefs

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    Week Fourteen: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 0 303
    Chiefs 0 10 0010

    atArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

    Game information

    For the second time this season against the Chiefs, the Chargers did not score a touchdown. This game, however, was a lot closer, as the Chargers lost by a mere 7 points. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 3-10. They were outscored in the season series with Kansas City 43-6.

    Week 15: vs. Miami Dolphins

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    Week Fifteen: Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Dolphins 0 0 7714
    Chargers 6 17 0730

    at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

    Game information

    The Chargers easily dominated the Dolphins, 30-14, to go to 4-10 in what some thought could've been the last game the Chargers played in San Diego. After the game, several Chargers players such as Philip Rivers, Eric Weddle, and Malcom Floyd, along with coach Mike McCoy returned to the field to greet and sign autographs for the fans.[1] However, the team would stay in San Diego for the next season.[2]

    Week 16: at Oakland Raiders

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    Week Sixteen: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    Chargers 7 10 03020
    Raiders 7 3 28323

    atO.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

    Game information

    The Chargers would tie the game after Josh Lambo converted a 45-yard field goal attempt with 55 seconds remaining in regulation. In overtime, the Raiders would kick the go-ahead field goal on their first possession. The Chargers tried to go down the field to tie or win, but the comeback failed, and the Raiders held on for the win. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 4-11 and were swept by the Raiders for the first time since 2010.

    Week 17: at Denver Broncos

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    Week Seventeen: San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 3 3 7720
    Broncos 7 0 71327

    atSports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

    Game information

    The Chargers went to Denver to try and prevent the Broncos from clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC Playoffs. Despite forcing 5 turnovers, the Chargers failed to convert them into points, as their offense struggled all afternoon. Brock Osweiler would later be benched, and Peyton Manning would enter the game for Denver. The Chargers would have the lead twice in this game, but lost them both. The game was officially put away after Ronnie Hillman ran for 23 yards for a touchdown to put the Broncos ahead for good. With the loss, the Chargers ended their season at 4-12, and also finished 0-6 against their division.

    Standings

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    Division

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    AFC West
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  • W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
    (1) Denver Broncos 12 4 0 .750 4–2 8–4 355 296 W2
    (5) Kansas City Chiefs 11 5 0 .688 5–1 10–2 405 287 W10
    Oakland Raiders 7 9 0 .438 3–3 7–5 359 399 L1
    San Diego Chargers 4 12 0 .250 0–6 3–9 320 398 L2

    Conference

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  • e
  • # Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
    Division Leaders
    1[a] Denver Broncos West 12 4 0 .750 4–2 8–4 .500 .479 W2
    2[a] New England Patriots East 12 4 0 .750 4–2 9–3 .473 .448 L2
    3[a] Cincinnati Bengals North 12 4 0 .750 5–1 9–3 .477 .406 W1
    4 Houston Texans South 9 7 0 .563 5–1 7–5 .496 .410 W3
    Wild Cards
    5 Kansas City Chiefs West 11 5 0 .688 5–1 10–2 .496 .432 W10
    6[b] Pittsburgh Steelers North 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .504 .463 W1
    Did not qualify for the postseason
    7[b] New York Jets East 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .441 .388 L1
    8[c] Buffalo Bills East 8 8 0 .500 4–2 7–5 .508 .438 W2
    9[c] Indianapolis Colts South 8 8 0 .500 4–2 6–6 .500 .406 W2
    10 Oakland Raiders West 7 9 0 .438 3–3 7–5 .512 .366 L1
    11 Miami Dolphins East 6 10 0 .375 1–5 4–8 .469 .469 W2
    12[d] Jacksonville Jaguars South 5 11 0 .313 2–4 5–7 .473 .375 L3
    13[d] Baltimore Ravens North 5 11 0 .313 3–3 4–8 .508 .425 L1
    14 San Diego Chargers West 4 12 0 .250 0–6 3–9 .527 .328 L2
    15[e] Cleveland Browns North 3 13 0 .188 1–5 2–10 .531 .271 L3
    16[e] Tennessee Titans South 3 13 0 .188 1–5 1–11 .492 .375 L4
    Tiebreakers[f]
    1. ^ a b c Denver finished ahead of New England and Cincinnati for the No. 1 seed based on head-to-head sweep. New England finished ahead of Cincinnati for the No. 2 seed based
      on record vs. common opponents — New England's cumulative record against Buffalo, Denver, Houston and Pittsburgh was 4–1, while Cincinnati's cumulative record against
      the same four teams was 2–3.
  • ^ a b Pittsburgh finished ahead of the New York Jets for the No. 6 seed and qualified for the last playoff spot based on record vs. common opponents — Pittsburgh's cumulative
    record against Cleveland, Indianapolis, New England and Oakland was 4–1, while the Jets' cumulative record against the same four teams was 3–2.
  • ^ a b Buffalo finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head victory.
  • ^ a b Jacksonville finished ahead of Baltimore based on head-to-head victory.
  • ^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Tennessee based on head-to-head victory.
  • ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
  • References

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    1. ^ Wilson, Bernie (December 21, 2015). "Chargers win for fans in possible final SD game". 10News. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  • ^ Gehlken, Michael (January 29, 2016). "Philip Rivers 'fired up' Chargers still in SD". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
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