The
San Diego Chargers season
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was the franchise's 36th season in the
National Football League
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, and the 46th overall. The Chargers failed to improve on their 12–4 record in
2004, and finished the campaign 9–7 and 3rd overall in their division, missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman
Shawne DeAndre Merriman (born May 25, 1984), nicknamed "Lights Out", is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was s ...
was named
Rookie of the Year at the end of the season.
Despite missing the playoffs, the Chargers defeated some of the best teams in the NFL, such as the defending Super Bowl champions
New England Patriots (41–17) and the previously undefeated
Indianapolis Colts (26–17; ending the prospect of a
perfect season
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). Following the season,
Drew Brees
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would sign as a free agent with
the New Orleans Saints. Brees would be replaced by
Philip Rivers
Philip Michael Rivers (born December 8, 1981) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons, primarily with the Chargers franchise. He played college football at NC State and was se ...
who would become their starter for the next 14 seasons.
Offseason
NFL Draft
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Preseason
Schedule
In addition to their regular games with
AFC West
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rivals, the Chargers played teams from the
AFC East and
NFC East as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against
the Steelers and
the Colts based on divisional positions from 2004.
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Standings
References
External links
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