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Broncos–Chargers rivalry
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Broncos and Chargers face off during the2010 season.
Denver Broncos Los Angeles Chargers
Location	Denver,Los Angeles
First meeting	October 16, 1960 Chargers 23,Broncos 19^[1]
Latest meeting	September 21, 2025 Chargers 23, Broncos 20^[1]
Next meeting	January 3/4, 2026
Stadiums	Broncos:Empower Field at Mile High Chargers:SoFi Stadium
Meetings total	132^[1]
All-time series	Broncos: 73–58–1^[1]
Regular season series	Broncos: 72–58–1^[1]
Postseason results	Broncos: 1–0^[1]
Largest victory	Broncos: 38–3(1997) Chargers: 58–20(1963), 41–3(2007)^[1]
Most points scored	Broncos: 50(1963) Chargers: 58(1963)^[1]
Longest win streak	Broncos: 7 (1975–1978) Chargers: 6 (1963–1966)^[1]
Current win streak	Chargers: 3 (2024–present)^[1]
Post-season history^[1]
2013 AFC Divisional: Broncos won: 24–17

460km
286miles

Chargers

Broncos

Locations of theDenver Broncos andLos Angeles Chargers

TheBroncos–Chargers rivalry is aNational Football League (NFL)rivalry between theDenver Broncos andLos Angeles Chargers.

Since theAmerican Football League was established in1960, the Broncos and Chargers have shared the same division, the first being the AFL Western Conference. Since theAFL–NFL merger, both clubs have competed in theAmerican Football Conference (AFC)West division.

The Broncos lead the overall series, 73–58–1. The two teams have met once in theplayoffs, with the Broncos holding a 1–0 record.^[1]

Notable moments

1985–2006

November 17, 1985: Broncos' safetyDennis Smith blocked two straight field goal attempts in overtime after the Chargers had advanced the football to the Broncos' 23-yard line in the first overtime possession. On 4th and 4 from the Broncos' 23, Smith blocked Bob Thomas' initial field goal attempt, only to have it negated due to a timeout being called by teammateMike Harden pbeforethe kick. Following the timeout, Thomas attempted a second kick; this was also blocked by Smith and returned byLouis Wright for a 60-yard touchdown for a 30–24 Broncos' overtime win atMile High Stadium.^[2]^[3]
September 4, 1994: The Broncos jumped out to a 24–6 lead at Mile High Stadium on the Chargers in the second quarter, however, the Chargers responded, and took a 27–24 lead at half time, after safetyStanley Richard returned aJohn Elway interception 99 yards for a touchdown just before halftime. The Chargers later sealed the victory after linebackerJunior Seau recovered a fumble by Elway in the game's closing seconds.^[4]
September 14, 2003: The Broncos routed the Chargers 37–13 atQualcomm Stadium. However, the game is notable for a uniform mix-up, in which the Broncos came to the stadium in their road white jerseys, when the host Chargers were planning to wear white, and were supposed to be the team that declared their uniform color. The Broncos were fined $25,000 as a result, and when the two teams met atInvesco Field at Mile High later that season in Week 11 (November 16), the NFL allowed the Chargers to choose their uniform color in advance. They chose navy blue, forcing the Broncos to wear their white jerseys at home for the first time since1983.^[5]
December 10, 2006: The Chargers routed the Broncos 48–20 at Qualcomm Stadium, in which Chargers' running backLaDainian Tomlinson set a newNFL record for touchdowns in a single season, with 28.^[6]

2007–2011

December 24, 2007: In the fourth quarter of aMonday night game atQualcomm Stadium, Broncos'quarterback Jay Cutler was involved in a verbal scuffle with Chargers'quarterback Philip Rivers and linebackerMatt Wilhelm, with Rivers taunting Cutler and Wilhelm mocking a "waving" gesture. Broncos' cornerbackChamp Bailey took exception to Rivers' taunting of Cutler.^[7]
September 14, 2008: With 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Chargers were leading 38–31 in Denver. The Broncos hiked the ball on 2nd-and-goal from the Chargers' 1-yard line. Jay Cutler rolled out to the right and fumbled the football before he brought his arm forward, which was recovered by Chargers' linebackerTim Dobbins. However,referee Ed Hochuli called the play dead as he believed it to be an incomplete pass, so the ball was returned to the Broncos at the 10-yard line (the spot where the ball hit the ground). Two plays later, on 4th-and-goal from the 4, Cutler threw a touchdown pass to wide receiverEddie Royal to make the score 38–37. Instead of kicking an extra point to tie the game and send it to overtime, Broncos'head coach Mike Shanahan opted for a 2-point conversion. Cutler completed the conversion with another pass to Royal, giving the Broncos a 39–38 victory.^[8]
December 28, 2008: The Broncos and Chargers met in the2008 regular-season finale in San Diego, with the winner clinching theAFC West title. Three weeks earlier, the Broncos were 8–5 and the Chargers were 5–8, with the Broncos losing their next two games and the Chargers winning their next two to pull to within one game of the Broncos for the division lead. Three and a half months after the aforementioned controversial Broncos' win in Denver, the Chargers exacted revenge, with an emphatic 52–21 win that not only completed a monumental Broncos' season-ending collapse but also denied the Broncos a playoff berth. The two teams finished the 2008 season tied for first place in the AFC West, each with an 8–8 record; however, the Chargers won the division based on a better record against AFC West divisional opponents (5–1 to the Broncos' 3–3).^[9] This was also Mike Shanahan's last game as the Broncos' head coach, as he was fired two days later after 14 seasons.^[10]
November 27, 2011: QuarterbackTim Tebow led the Broncos to a 16–13 win at Qualcomm Stadium in overtime, with kickerMatt Prater nailing a 37-yard field goal with 29 seconds left. Earlier in overtime, the Broncos blocked a 53-yard attempt by Chargers' kickerNick Novak, however, Broncos' head coachJohn Fox called a timeout before the kick. Novak subsequently missed the second attempt.^[11]

2012–present

October 15, 2012: Trailing 24–0 at halftime after back-to-back special teams turnovers and an interception returned for a touchdown, quarterbackPeyton Manning led the Broncos to a stunning 35–24 comeback win in San Diego. Three second-half interceptions and two lost fumbles by Chargers' quarterbackPhilip Rivers swung the momentum toward the Broncos' favor, as Manning and the Broncos capitalized on each Chargers' mistake. Manning went 13/14 for 167 yards and three touchdowns in the second half, hittingDemaryius Thomas on a 29-yard score with 10:56 left in the third quarter to get the Broncos on the scoreboard. Following a 65-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery by cornerbackTony Carter, the Broncos suddenly found themselves down only 10 as the Chargers watched their comfortable halftime lead dwindle. Manning added two more touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, findingEric Decker on a 7-yard score and then connecting withBrandon Stokley on a 21-yard pitch and catch to give the Broncos a 28–24 lead with 9:03 left. CornerbackChris Harris, Jr. sealed the comeback with a 46-yard interception return to put the Broncos up 35–24 with 2:06 left. The defense added one final takeaway as Rivers fumbled in the game's final minute to end what was certainly an instantMonday Night Football classic.^[12]
January 12, 2014: In the first and only postseason meeting in the history of the rivalry, Denver defeated the Chargers in theAFC Divisional Round 24–17 to advance to the franchise's firstAFC Championship Game since the2005 season.^[13] This wasPeyton Manning's first of five playoff wins with the Broncos, as well as his first career playoff victory outside ofIndianapolis. The Broncos, who honed a historically record-setting offense throughout the2013 season, would go on to emerge victorious the following week in the AFC Championship Game by a score of 26–16 over theNew England Patriots and advance toSuper Bowl XLVIII, where they fell to theSeattle Seahawks 43–8.^[14]^[15]
September 11, 2017: The Chargers were attempting a game-tying 44-yard field goal atSports Authority Field at Mile High with five seconds left in the game, after trailing 24–7 to begin the fourth quarter. However, Chargers'placekicker Younghoe Koo's field goal attempt was blocked by Broncos'defensive end Shelby Harris for a Broncos' 24–21 win. Koo's initial field goal attempt was good, but it was nullified as the result of Broncos' head coachVance Joseph calling a timeout toice the kicker, forcing a second attempt.^[16]
October 22, 2017: The Chargers shut out the Broncos by a score of 21–0. This was the Broncos' first shutout loss in 25 years, since the 1992 season. Chargers' wide receiverTravis Benjamin was instrumental in the victory with a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 42-yard touchdown catch.^[17]
November 18, 2018: The Chargers were leading 19–7 in the third quarter atStubHub Center, and were threatening to pull away from the Broncos. However, linebackerVon Miller swung the momentum in the Broncos' favor, with an interception of a screen pass by Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers, returning the football 40 yards to the Chargers' 18-yard line. This set up a 3-yard touchdown run by running backRoyce Freeman to pull the Broncos to within a 19–14 deficit. Following a 2-yard touchdown by running backPhillip Lindsay (with an unsuccessful two-point attempt) and a go-ahead 30-yard field goal by Chargers' placekickerMichael Badgley, Broncos' quarterbackCase Keenum engineered a game-winning drive, culminating in a 34-yard field goal by placekickerBrandon McManus as time expired, for a 23–22 Broncos' victory.^[18]
December 1, 2019: After a 46-yard field goal by Chargers' placekicker Michael Badgley tied the score at 20–20 with only 14 seconds remaining atEmpower Field at Mile High, the game appeared to be headed to overtime. However, instead of a kneel-down, Broncos' rookie quarterbackDrew Lock, in hisNFL debut, launched a deep pass attempt to wide receiverCourtland Sutton, who drew a pass interference penalty on cornerbackCasey Hayward at the Chargers' 35-yard line. This set up Broncos' placekicker Brandon McManus with the game-winning 53-yard field goal as time expired.^[19]
November 1, 2020: The Broncos trailed 24–3 in front of limited capacity at Empower Field at Mile High, and were stymied by the Chargers' defense in the first half. Entering the third quarter, the Broncos had scored only two touchdowns in the previous ten quarters. However, running backPhillip Lindsay ignited a rally with a 55-yard touchdown run, and quarterbackDrew Lock threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight endAlbert Okwuegbunam to draw the Broncos to within a 24–17 deficit early in the fourth quarter. After Lock's second touchdown pass—a 40-yarder to wide receiverDaeSean Hamilton, coupled with two field goals by Chargers' placekicker Michael Badgley, the Broncos trailed 30–24 with 2:34 remaining in the game. The Broncos began their game-winning drive at their own 19-yard line. Following a pass interference penalty on Chargers' cornerbackBrandon Facyson in the end zone on 4th-and-4 with one second remaining, Lock connected on a 1-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverK. J. Hamler as time expired, coupled with placekicker Brandon McManus kicking the subsequent game-winning extra point.^[20]
December 27, 2020: The Chargers and Broncos had their first matchup atSoFi Stadium. The Chargers, led by Justin Herbert, won the game 19–16, as kickerMichael Badgley converted a 37-yard field goal with 41 seconds remaining and the Chargers' defense intercepted the Broncos' last-second Hail Mary pass.

Season-by-season results

Denver Broncos vs. San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers Season-by-Season Results^[1]

1960s (Chargers, 15–5)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atLos Angeles/San Diego Chargers	Overall series	Notes
1960	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 23–19	Chargers 41–33	Chargers 2–0	Inaugural season for both franchises and theAmerican Football League (AFL). The Broncos and Chargers were placed in the AFL Western Division, resulting in two meetings annually. Last season until the2017 season the Chargers played as aLos Angeles-based franchise. Chargers lose1960 AFL Championship.
1961	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 19–16	Chargers 37–0	Chargers 4–0	Chargers relocate toSan Diego. Chargers lose1961 AFL Championship.
1962	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 30–21	Broncos 23–20	Chargers 4–2
1963	Tie 1–1	Broncos 50–34	Chargers 58–20	Chargers 5–3	In Denver, the Broncos scored their most points in a game against the Chargers and set a franchise record for most points scored in a game (broken in2013). In San Diego, the Chargers record their largest victory against the Broncos with a 38-point differential, score their most points in a game against the Broncos, and set a franchise record for their most points scored in a game. Chargers win1963 AFL Championship.
1964	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 31–20	Chargers 42–14	Chargers 7–3	Chargers lose1964 AFL Championship.
1965	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 35–21	Chargers 34–31	Chargers 9–3	Chargers lose1965 AFL Championship.
1966	Tie 1–1	Broncos 20–17	Chargers 24–17	Chargers 10–4	Last matchup atBalboa Stadium.
1967	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 38–21	Chargers 24–20	Chargers 12–4	Chargers openSan Diego Stadium. Game in San Diego was played onThanksgiving.
1968	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 47–23	Chargers 55–24	Chargers 14–4
1969	Tie 1–1	Broncos 13–0	Chargers 45–24	Chargers 15–5

1970s (Broncos, 13–6–1)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atSan Diego Chargers	Overall series	Notes
1970	Chargers 1–0–1	Tie 17–17	Chargers 24–21	Chargers 16–5–1	As a result of theAFL–NFL merger, the Broncos and Chargers are placed in theAFC West.
1971	Tie 1–1	Broncos 20–16	Chargers 45–17	Chargers 17–6–1
1972	Tie 1–1	Broncos 38–13	Chargers 37–14	Chargers 18–7–1	Chargers win 9 straight home games (1963–1972).
1973	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 30–19	Broncos 42–28	Chargers 18–9–1	The Broncos' first season series sweep against the Chargers since the1962 season.
1974	Tie 1–1	Broncos 27–7	Chargers 17–0	Chargers 19–10–1
1975	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 13–10(OT)	Broncos 27–17	Chargers 19–12–1
1976	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 26–0	Broncos 17–0	Chargers 19–14–1
1977	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 17–9	Broncos 17–14	Chargers 19–16–1	Broncos loseSuper Bowl XII.
1978	Tie 1–1	Broncos 27–14	Chargers 23–0	Chargers 20–17–1
1979	Tie 1–1	Broncos 7–0	Chargers 17–7	Chargers 21–18–1	The Broncos win nine straight home games (1971–1979).

1980s (Broncos, 12–8)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atSan Diego Chargers	Overall series	Notes
1980	Tie 1–1	Chargers 30–13	Broncos 20–13	Chargers 22–19–1
1981	Tie 1–1	Broncos 42–24	Chargers 34–17	Chargers 23–20–1	Both teams finished with 10–6 records, but the Chargers clinched the AFC West based on a better division record, eliminating the Broncos from playoff contention.
1982	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 23–3	Chargers 30–20	Chargers 25–20–1	Both meetings were played despite theplayers' strike which reduced the season to 9 games. The Chargers' first season series sweep against the Broncos since the1968 season.
1983	Tie 1–1	Broncos 14–6	Chargers 31–7	Chargers 26–21–1
1984	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 16–13	Broncos 16–13	Chargers 26–23–1
1985	Tie 1–1	Broncos 30–24(OT)	Chargers 30–10	Chargers 27–24–1	In Denver, the Broncos block a potential Chargers' game-winning field goal and return it for a touchdown to win the game.
1986	Tie 1–1	Chargers 9–3	Broncos 31–14	Chargers 28–25–1	Chargers' win was the Broncos' only home loss in the1986 season. Broncos loseSuper Bowl XXI.
1987	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 24–0	Broncos 31–17	Chargers 28–27–1	Broncos loseSuper Bowl XXII.
1988	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 34–3	Broncos 12–0	Broncos 29–28–1
1989	Tie 1–1	Broncos 16–10	Chargers 19–16	Broncos 30–29–1	Broncos loseSuper Bowl XXIV.

1990s (Broncos, 13–7)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atSan Diego Chargers	Overall series	Notes
1990	Tie 1–1	Broncos 20–10	Chargers 19–7	Broncos 31–30–1
1991	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 27–19	Broncos 17–14	Broncos 33–30–1
1992	Tie 1–1	Broncos 21–13	Chargers 24–21	Broncos 34–31–1
1993	Tie 1–1	Broncos 34–17	Chargers 13–10	Broncos 35–32–1
1994	Tie 1–1	Chargers 37–34	Broncos 20–15	Broncos 36–33–1	In Denver, Chargers overcame a 24–6 deficit. Broncos' win handed the Chargers their first loss of theseason after a6–0 start. Chargers loseSuper Bowl XXIX.
1995	Tie 1–1	Broncos 30–27	Chargers 17–6	Broncos 37–34–1
1996	Tie 1–1	Chargers 28–17	Broncos 16–10	Broncos 38–35–1	In Denver, Broncos overcame a 17–0 deficit.
1997	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 38–3	Broncos 38–28	Broncos 40–35–1	In Denver, the Broncos record their largest victory against the Chargers with a 35-point differential. Broncos winSuper Bowl XXXII.
1998	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 27–10	Broncos 31–16	Broncos 42–35–1	Broncos winSuper Bowl XXXIII.
1999	Tie 1–1	Chargers 12–6	Broncos 33–17	Broncos 43–36–1

2000s (Broncos, 11–9)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atSan Diego Chargers	Overall series	Notes
2000	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 38–37	Broncos 21–7	Broncos 45–36–1	In Denver, Broncos overcame a 34–17 fourth quarter deficit. Last matchup at theMile High Stadium.
2001	Tie 1–1	Broncos 26–16	Chargers 27–10	Broncos 46–37–1	Broncos openInvesco Field at Mile High (now known as Empower Field at Mile High).
2002	Tie 1–1	Broncos 26–9	Chargers 30–27(OT)	Broncos 47–38–1
2003	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 37–8	Broncos 37–13	Broncos 49–38–1	In San Diego, the Broncos accidentally brought their wrong jerseys, the white jerseys, to the game when the Chargers opted to wear their white jerseys. As punishment, the NFL allowed the Chargers to choose their uniform color for their matchup in Denver, and they chose navy blue, forcing the Broncos to wear their white jerseys at home for the first time since the1983 season.
2004	Tie 1–1	Broncos 23–13	Chargers 20–17	Broncos 50–39–1
2005	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 20–17	Broncos 23–7	Broncos 52–39–1
2006	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 35–27	Chargers 48–20	Broncos 52–41–1	In Denver, Chargers overcame a 24–7 second half deficit. Chargers' first season series sweep against the Broncos since the1982 season.
2007	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 41–3	Chargers 23–3	Broncos 52–43–1	In Denver, the Chargers tied their largest victory against the Broncos with a 38–point differential (1963).
2008	Tie 1–1	Broncos 39–38	Chargers 52–21	Broncos 53–44–1	In Denver, refereeEd Hochuli made an incorrect call that helped the Broncos beat the Chargers. The Chargers' victory clinched them the AFC West and eliminated the Broncos from playoff contention. Both teams finished with 8–8 records, but the Chargers clinched the AFC West based on a better division record.
2009	Tie 1–1	Chargers 32–3	Broncos 34–23	Broncos 54–45–1	Chargers’ loss to the Broncos was their final defeat of the2009 regular season, as they went on to win 11 straight games.

2010s (Broncos, 14–7)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atSan Diego/Los Angeles Chargers	Overall series	Notes
2010	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 33–28	Chargers 35–14	Broncos 54–47–1
2011	Tie 1–1	Chargers 29–24	Broncos 16–13(OT)	Broncos 55–48–1	Both teams finish with 8–8 records, but the Broncos clinch the AFC West based on a better record versus common opponents.
2012	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 30–23	Broncos 35–24	Broncos 57–48–1	In San Diego, the Broncos overcame a 24–0 halftime deficit. The 24-point comeback tied a Broncos franchise record for largest comeback while the 24-point blown lead tied a Chargers franchise record for biggest blown lead (broken in2023). That win marked the beginning of an 11-game winning streak to end theregular season.
2013	Tie 1–1	Chargers 27–20	Broncos 28–20	Broncos 58–49–1	Chargers' win was the Broncos' only home loss in the2013 season.
2013 Playoffs	Broncos 1–0	Broncos 24–17	—	Broncos 59–49–1	AFC Divisional Playoff game. Broncos go on to loseSuper Bowl XLVIII.
2014	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 35–21	Broncos 22–10	Broncos 61–49–1
2015	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 27–20	Broncos 17–3	Broncos 63–49–1	In San Diego, the Broncos' win extended their road division game winning streak to 15, an NFL record. In Denver, the Broncos clinch the AFC West, a first-round bye, and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs as the #1 seed with their win andNew England's loss to theMiami Dolphins. Broncos winSuper Bowl 50.
2016	Tie 1–1	Broncos 27–19	Chargers 21–13	Broncos 64–50–1	The final season the Chargers played as aSan Diego-based team. Chargers' win snapped the Broncos' NFL record 15-game road division winning streak.
2017	Tie 1–1	Broncos 24–21	Chargers 21–0	Broncos 65–51–1	Chargers relocate back toLos Angeles. In Denver, Broncos block game-tying field goal attempt at the end of regulation to hold on for the win. The Chargers' shutout win gave the Broncos their first shutout loss since the1992 season.
2018	Tie 1–1	Chargers 23–9	Broncos 23–22	Broncos 66–52–1	In Los Angeles, Broncos' KBrandon McManus kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired.
2019	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 23–20	Broncos 20–13	Broncos 68–52–1	In Denver, Brandon McManus kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired.

2020s (Chargers, 6–5)

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atLos Angeles Chargers	Overall series	Notes
2020	Tie 1–1	Broncos 31–30	Chargers 19–16	Broncos 69–53–1	Chargers openSoFi Stadium. In Denver, the Broncos overcame a 24–3 second half deficit as QBDrew Lock threw the game-winning touchdown as time expired.
2021	Tie 1–1	Broncos 28–13	Chargers 34–13	Broncos 70–54–1
2022	Tie 1–1	Broncos 31–28	Chargers 19–16(OT)	Broncos 71–55–1
2023	Broncos 2–0	Broncos 16−9	Broncos 24–7	Broncos 73–55–1
2024	Chargers 2–0	Chargers 23–16	Chargers 34–27	Broncos 73–57–1	In Los Angeles, Chargers' KCameron Dicker kicked a 57-yardfair catch kick, making the first successful attempt since Chargers' KRay Wersching in the1976 season, and the longest successful fair catch kick in NFL history. Chargers' first season series sweep against the Broncos since the2010 season and the first in L.A. since1960.
2025	Chargers 1–0	January 3/4	Chargers 23–20	Broncos 73–58–1

Summary of Results

Season	Season series	atDenver Broncos	atSan Diego/Los Angeles Chargers	Notes
AFL regular season	Chargers 15–5	Chargers 6–4	Chargers 9–1
NFL regular season	Broncos 67–43–1	Broncos 40–14–1	Chargers 29–27
AFL and NFL regular season	Broncos 72–58–1	Broncos 44–20–1	Chargers 38–28
NFL postseason	Broncos 1–0	Broncos 1–0	no games	AFC Divisional:2013
Regular and postseason	Broncos 73–58–1	Broncos 45–20–1	Chargers 38–28	Chargers have a 31–25 record inSan Diego and currently have a 7–3 record inLos Angeles.

Connections between the teams

Coaches

Name	Broncos' tenure	Chargers' tenure
Craig Aukerman	Defensive assistant, 2010	Assistant Special Teams coach, 2013–2016
Clancy Barone	Tight ends coach, 2009, 2011–2014 Offensive line coach, 2010, 2015–2016	Tight ends coach, 2007–2008
Tim Brewster	Tight ends coach, 2005–2006	Tight ends coach, 2002–2004 Assistant head coach, 2004
Jeff Davidson	Guard, 1990–1993 Offensive line coach, 2017	Offensive line coach, 2016
John Fox	Head coach, 2011–2014	Secondary coach, 1992–1993
Alex Gibbs	Offensive line coach, 1984–1987 Assistant head coach/Offensive line coach, 1995–2003 Offensive line consultant, 2013	Offensive line coach, 1990–1991
Anthony Lynn	Running back, 1993, 1997–1999 Assistant special teams coach, 2000–2002	Head coach, 2017–2020
Mike McCoy	Offensive coordinator, 2009–2012, 2017	Head coach, 2013–2016
Ron Milus	Secondary coach, 2000–2002 and 2011–2012	Secondary coach, 2013–present
Mike Nolan	Special teams coach, 1987–1988 Linebackers coach, 1989–1992 Defensive coordinator, 2009	Linebackers coach, 2015
Wayne Nunnely	Defensive line coach, 2009–2011	Defensive line coach, 1997–2008
John Pagano	Outside linebackers coach, 2020–present	Defensive assistant, 2002 Linebackers coach, 2003–2011 Defensive coordinator, 2012–2016
Dwain Painter	Offensive assistant, 1997	Quarterbacks coach, 1994–1996
Wade Phillips	Defensive coordinator, 1989–1992, 2015–16 Head coach, 1993–1994	Defensive coordinator, 2004–2006
Greg Williams	Defensive backs coach, 2018	Assistant defensive backs coach, 2013–2015
Joe Lombardi	Offensive Coordinator, 2023–present	Offensive Coordinator, 2021-2022

Players

Name	Position(s)	Broncos' tenure	Chargers' tenure
Stephen Alexander	Tight end	2005–2007	2002–2003
Jeremiah Attaochu	Linebacker	2019–present	2014–2017
David Binn	Long snapper	2011 (one game)	1994–2010
Marco Coleman	Defensive end	2004–2005	1996–1998
David Diaz-Infante	Center/Guard	1996–1998	1987
Dedrick Dodge	Safety	1997	1998
Orlando Franklin	Guard	2011–2014	2015–2016
Melvin Gordon	Running back	2020–2022	2015–2019
Virgil Green	Tight end	2011–2017	2018–2020
Chris Harris Jr.	Cornerback	2011–2019	2020–2021
Jacob Hester	Fullback	2012	2008–2011
Quentin Jammer	Cornerback/Safety	2013	2002–2012
Marlon McCree	Safety	2008	2006–2007
Anthony Miller	Wide receiver	1994–1996	1988–1993
Russell Okung	Offensive tackle	2016	2017–present
Shaun Phillips	Defensive end	2013	2004–2012
Adrian Robinson	Linebacker	2013 (six games)	2013 (three games)
Dante Rosario	Tight end	2011	2012
Eddie Royal	Wide receiver/Return specialist	2008–2011	2012–2014
Neil Smith	Defensive end	1997–1999	2000
Jimmy Spencer	Cornerback	2000–2003^[a]	1998–1999
Harry Swayne	Offensive tackle	1997–1998	1991–1996
Maa Tanuvasa	Defensive tackle	1995–2000	2001
Mitch Unrein	Defensive tackle	2011–2014	2015
Louis Vasquez	Guard	2013–2015	2009–2012
J. D. Walton	Center	2010–2013	2015
Wes Welker	Wide receiver/Return specialist	2013–2014	2004 (one game)
Jamal Williams	Nose tackle	2010	1998–2009

Series leaders

Statistics are limited to Chargers-Broncos regular season games. Correct through2023 season.

	Broncos	Chargers	Ref
Passing yards	John Elway – 6,548	Philip Rivers – 6,732	^[21]^[22]
Rushing yards	Floyd Little – 843	LaDainian Tomlinson – 1,487	^[23]^[24]
Receiving yards	Rod Smith – 1,400	Charlie Joiner – 1,324	^[25]^[26]
Touchdowns	Shannon Sharpe – 13	LaDainian Tomlinson – 20	^[27]^[28]
Sacks	Von Miller – 16	Leslie O'Neal –11+1⁄2	^[29]^[30]
Interceptions	Steve Foley – 8	Joe Beauchamp – 10	^[31]^[32]

Notes

^Jimmy Spencer also worked as an assistant defensive backs coach with the Broncos in addition to playing during the2003 season.

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v t e Denver Broncos
Founded in 1960 Based inDenver, Colorado Headquartered inEnglewood, Colorado
Franchise	History All-time roster Starting quarterbacks Coaches Seasons First-round draft picks
Stadiums	Mile High Stadium Empower Field at Mile High New Broncos Stadium (proposed)
Key personnel	Owners Rob Walton Greg Penner (CEO) Carrie Walton Penner Mellody Hobson Condoleezza Rice Lewis Hamilton General manager George Paton Head coach Sean Payton
Culture	A Few Seconds of Panic Alan Roach Barrel Man Bucky the Bronco Cheerleaders "Elevation" Elway to Marino Everybody's All-American "Hold That Mork" (Mork & Mindy episode) "Joy to the World" Miles Orange Crush Defense "Rocky Mountain Way" South Park "Cartman's Mom Is a Dirty Slut" "Sarcastaball" Thunder "You Only Move Twice" (The Simpsons episode)
Lore	1977 season (Broncomania) Snowball Game The Drive The Fumble Tebowmania 3:16 game Mile High Miracle 2013 game vs. Dallas Cowboys No Fly Zone
Rivalries	Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Brady–Manning rivalry
Retired numbers	7 18 44
Division championships (15)	1977 1978 1984 1986 1987 1989 1991 1996 1998 2005 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Conference championships (8)	1977 1986 1987 1989 1997 1998 2013 2015
League championships (3)	1997 (XXXII) 1998 (XXXIII) 2015 (50)
Media	Radio network Dave Logan Brian Griese Scott Hastings Ed McCaffrey Alan Roach TV:KUSA 9News Radio:850 KOA (AM)
Current league affiliations	League:National Football League (1970–present) Conference:American Football Conference Division:West Division
Former league affiliation	League:American Football League (1960–1969)

v t e Los Angeles Chargers
Founded in 1960 Played inSan Diego (1961–2016) Based inInglewood, California Headquartered inEl Segundo, California
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Culture	Fearsome Foursome Air Coryell Barron Hilton Alex Spanos Dean Spanos Charge "San Diego Super Chargers" Los Angeles Charger Girls Bruise Brothers
Lore	Holy Roller Epic in Miami Freezer Bowl Snowball Game 2006 playoff game vs. New England Patriots
Rivalries	Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Carroll–Harbaugh rivalry
Wild card berths (5)	1995 2013 2018 2022 2024
Division championships (15)	1960 1961 1963 1964 1965 1979 1980 1981 1992 1994 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009
Conference championships (1)	1994
League championships (1)	1963
Media	Broadcasters KYSR Matt "Money" Smith
Current league affiliations	League:National Football League (1970–present) Conference:American Football Conference Division:West Division
Former league affiliation	League:American Football League (1960–1969)
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