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Chargers 1999: A Season Unpacked

Navigating the highs and lows of the San Diego Chargers' pivotal 1999 campaign under Head Coach Mike Riley.

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Season Overview

The 1999 Campaign

The 1999 season marked the 30th year for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL) and their 40th overall. This season was particularly significant as it was the first under the leadership of Head Coach Mike Riley.

Quarterback Woes

A major setback occurred during the preseason when quarterback Ryan Leaf suffered a shoulder injury, sidelining him for the entire season. This absence significantly impacted the team's offensive strategy and performance throughout the year.

Performance and Standings

After an encouraging 4–1 start, the Chargers experienced a mid-season slump, losing six consecutive games. They rallied in the final stretch, winning four of their last five games to finish with an 8–8 record. This placed them third in the competitive AFC West division, narrowly missing the playoffs.

Key Personnel

Front Office & Coaching

The Chargers operated under the ownership of Alex Spanos, with Bobby Beathard serving as General Manager. Mike Riley led the coaching staff as Head Coach, supported by a dedicated team of coordinators and assistants.

1999 San Diego Chargers Staff
Owner Alex Spanos
General Manager Bobby Beathard
Head Coach Mike Riley
Offensive Coordinator Geep Chryst
Defensive Coordinator Joe Pascale
Special Teams Coordinator Bruce Read

The Roster

The team featured a mix of established veterans and emerging talent. Key players included linebacker Junior Seau, a Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection, and running back Natrone Means. The roster also saw contributions from quarterbacks Jim Harbaugh and Moses Moreno.

1999 San Diego Chargers Roster
Quarterbacks (QB) Sherdrick Bonner, Jim Harbaugh, Moses Moreno
Running Backs (RB) Kenny Bynum, Jermaine Fazande, Terrell Fletcher, Fred McCrary (FB), Natrone Means, Tremayne Stephens (KR)
Wide Receivers (WR) Jeff Graham, Charlie Jones (PR), Chris Penn (PR), Robert Reed, Mikhael Ricks
Tight Ends (TE) Reggie Davis, Steve Heiden, Freddie Jones
Offensive Linemen (OL) Wilbert Brown (G), Roman Fortin (C), DeMingo Graham (G), John Jackson (T), Reggie Nelson (T), Vaughn Parker (T), Raleigh Roundtree (G/T), Aaron Taylor (G)
Defensive Linemen (DL) Adrian Dingle (DE), Albert Fontenot (DE), Norman Hand (DT), Cedric Harden (DE), Raylee Johnson (DE), Mike Mohring (DE/DT), John Parrella (DT), Jamal Williams (DT)
Linebackers (LB) Lewis Bush (OLB), Gerald Dixon (OLB), Michael Hamilton (OLB), Eric Hill (MLB), John Reeves (OLB), Orlando Ruff (MLB), Junior Seau (OLB)
Defensive Backs (DB) Fakhir Brown (CB), Charles Dimry (CB), Mike Dumas (FS), Rodney Harrison (SS), Greg Jackson (SS), Darryll Lewis (CB), Jason Perry (FS), Reggie Rusk (CB/S), Terrance Shaw (CB), Scott Turner (CB)
Special Teams (ST) Darren Bennett (P), David Binn (LS), John Carney (K)
Reserve/IR Jimmie Bell (DE), Ben Bordelon (T), Jon Haskins (LB), Israel Ifeanyi (DE), Kendyl Jacox (C), Erik Kramer (QB), Ryan Leaf (QB), Jimmy Spencer (CB)

NFL Draft Selections

Key Acquisitions

The Chargers made several selections in the 1999 NFL Draft, aiming to bolster their roster. Notable picks included running back Jermaine Fazande and tight end Steve Heiden.

1999 San Diego Chargers Draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
2 60 Jermaine Fazande Running back Oklahoma from Atlanta
3 69 Steve Heiden Tight end South Dakota State
4 104 Jason Perry Safety North Carolina State
5 139 Adrian Dingle Defensive end Clemson from Chicago
5 141 Reggie Nelson Tackle McNeese State
6 178 Tyrone Bell Cornerback North Alabama

■ Made roster

Game Schedule & Summaries

Matchups and Outcomes

The Chargers navigated a challenging schedule, marked by an early winning streak followed by a difficult losing period, ultimately finishing 8-8. Explore the details of each game.

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance
1 Bye
2 Sep 19 at Cincinnati Bengals W 34–7 1–0 Cinergy Field 47,660
3 Sep 26 Indianapolis Colts L 19–27 1–1 Qualcomm Stadium 56,942
4 Oct 3 Kansas City Chiefs W 21–14 2–1 Qualcomm Stadium 58,099
5 Oct 10 at Detroit Lions W 20–10 3–1 Pontiac Silverdome 61,481
6 Oct 17 Seattle Seahawks W 13–10 4–1 Qualcomm Stadium 59,432
7 Oct 24 Green Bay Packers L 3–31 4–2 Qualcomm Stadium 68,274
8 Oct 31 at Kansas City Chiefs L 0–34 4–3 Arrowhead Stadium 78,473
9 Nov 7 Denver Broncos L 17–33 4–4 Qualcomm Stadium 61,204
10 Nov 14 at Oakland Raiders L 9–28 4–5 Network Associates Coliseum 43,353
11 Nov 21 Chicago Bears L 20–23 (OT) 4–6 Qualcomm Stadium 56,055
12 Nov 28 at Minnesota Vikings L 27–35 4–7 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 64,232
13 Dec 5 Cleveland Browns W 23–10 5–7 Qualcomm Stadium 53,147
14 Dec 12 at Seattle Seahawks W 19–16 6–7 Kingdome 66,318
15 Dec 19 at Miami Dolphins L 9–12 6–8 Pro Player Stadium 73,765
16 Dec 26 Oakland Raiders W 23–20 7–8 Qualcomm Stadium 63,846
17 Jan 2 at Denver Broncos W 12–6 8–8 Mile High Stadium 69,278

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game Summaries:

Week 2: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week Two: San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 13153334
Bengals 70007

at Cinergy Field, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), wind 5 MPH
  • Game attendance: 47,660
  • TV announcers: Tim Brando, Charles Mann
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • CIN – Tony McGee 12-yard pass from Jeff Blake (Doug Pelfrey kick), 12:04. Bengals 7–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 27-yard field goal, 9:28. Bengals 7–3.
  • SDG – John Carney 23-yard field goal, 3:07. Bengals 7–6.
  • SDG – Natrone Means 12-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 1:39. Chargers 13–7.

Second quarter

  • SDG – Jeff Graham 29-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 2:08. Chargers 20–7.
  • SDG – Gerald Dixon 27-yard fumble return (Jim Harbaugh pass to Mikhael Ricks), 0:54. Chargers 28–7.

Third quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 21-yard field goal, 4:45. Chargers 31–7.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 42-yard field goal, 14:50. Chargers 34–7.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 15/27, 159 yards, 2 TD
  • CIN – Akili Smith – 10/17, 100 yards, INT

Top rushers

  • SDG – Natrone Means – 27 rushes, 79 yards
  • CIN – Corey Dillon – 12 rushes, 37 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Mikhael Ricks – 4 receptions, 86 yards
  • CIN – Darnay Scott – 6 receptions, 88 yards

Week 3: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week Three: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Colts 10031427
Chargers 0163019

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 71 °F (22 °C), wind 8 MPH
  • Game attendance: 56,942
  • TV announcers: Gus Johnson & Brent Jones
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 35-yard field goal, 5:50. Colts 3–0.
  • IND – Marvin Harrison 33-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 1:19. Colts 10–0.

Second quarter

  • SDG – Natrone Means 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 11:38. Colts 10–7.
  • SDG – Darryll Lewis blocked punt recovered in end zone (John Carney kick), 10:29. Chargers 14–10.
  • SDG – safety, ball snapped out of end zone, 2:45. Chargers 16–10.

Third quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 50-yard field goal, 8:26. Chargers 19–10.
  • IND – Mike Vanderjagt 42-yard field goal, 4:13. Chargers 19–13.

Fourth quarter

  • IND – Peyton Manning 12-yard run (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 11:41. Colts 20–19.
  • IND – Terrence Wilkins 26-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Mike Vanderjagt kick), 2:34. Colts 27–19.

Top passers

  • IND – Peyton Manning – 29/54, 404 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 15/37, 188 yards, INT

Top rushers

  • IND – Edgerrin James – 17 rushes, 46 yards
  • SDG – Natrone Means – 19 rushes, 59 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • IND – Marvin Harrison – 13 receptions, 196 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 4 receptions, 48 yards

Week 4: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week Four: Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chiefs 1400014
Chargers 0147021

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: 1:15 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C), wind 7 MPH
  • Game attendance: 58,099
  • TV announcers: Don Criqui & Steve Tasker
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • KAN – Joe Horn 31-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 9:42. Chiefs 7–0.
  • KAN – Tony Gonzalez 12-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 1:40. Chiefs 14–0.

Second quarter

  • SDG – Natrone Means 4-yard run (John Carney kick), 7:20. Chiefs 14–7.
  • SDG – Kenny Bynum 18-yard pass from Erik Kramer (John Carney kick), 1:41. Tied 14–14.

Third quarter

  • SDG – Chris Penn 11-yard pass from Erik Kramer (John Carney kick), 10:57. Chargers 21–14.

Top passers

  • KAN – Elvis Grbac – 19/40, 200 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
  • SDG – Erik Kramer – 8/20, 72 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • KAN – Rashaan Shehee – 22 rushes, 86 yards
  • SDG – Natrone Means – 14 rushes, 26 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • KAN – Tony Gonzalez – 7 receptions, 68 yards, TD
  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 4 receptions, 48 yards

Week 5: at Detroit Lions

Week Five: San Diego Chargers at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 0103720
Lions 730010

at Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 61,481
  • TV announcers: Gus Johnson & Brent Jones
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • DET – Germane Crowell 41-yard pass from Charlie Batch (Jason Hanson kick), 5:20. Lions 7–0.

Second quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 33-yard field goal, 13:22. Lions 7–3.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 23-yard field goal, 6:53. Lions 10–3.
  • SDG – Tremayne Stephens 3-yard run (John Carney kick), 0:42. Tied 10–10.

Third quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 24-yard field goal, 9:48. Chargers 13–10.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – Darryll Lewis 42-yard fumble return (John Carney kick), 7:52. Chargers 20–10.

Top passers

  • SDG – Erik Kramer – 20/34, 208 yards, INT
  • DET – Charlie Batch – 21/38, 230 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

  • SDG – Kenny Bynum – 9 rushes, 37 yards
  • DET – Ron Rivers – 13 rushes, 30 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Chris Penn – 7 receptions, 79 yards
  • DET – Germane Crowell – 6 receptions, 99 yards, TD

Week 6: vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week Six: Seattle Seahawks at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Seahawks 037010
Chargers 070613

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), wind 9 MPH
  • Game attendance: 59,432
  • TV announcers: Ian Eagle & Mark May
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • No scoring plays.

Second quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 40-yard field goal, 4:13. Seahawks 3–0.
  • SDG – Natrone Means 5-yard run (John Carney kick), 0:42. Chargers 7–3.

Third quarter

  • SEA – Itula Mili 1-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 8:28. Seahawks 10–7.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 2:54. Tied 10–10.
  • SDG – John Carney 41-yard field goal, 0:00. Chargers 13–10.

Top passers

  • SEA – Jon Kitna – 17/29, 151 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – Erik Kramer – 27/44, 296 yards, 4 INT

Top rushers

  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 21 rushes, 54 yards
  • SDG – Natrone Means – 17 rushes, 35 yards, TD

Top receivers

  • SEA – Christian Fauria – 4 receptions, 60 yards
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 6 receptions, 92 yards

Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week Seven: Green Bay Packers at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Packers 7714331
Chargers 03003

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), wind 8 MPH
  • Game attendance: 68,274
  • TV announcers: Curt Menefee & Brian Baldinger
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • GB – William Henderson 7-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:21. Packers 7–0.

Second quarter

  • GB – Dorsey Levens 6-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 13:19. Packers 14–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 4:01. Packers 14–3.

Third quarter

  • GB – Bill Schroeder 6-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 11:48. Packers 21–3.
  • GB – Antonio Freeman 3-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 0:00. Packers 28–3.

Fourth quarter

  • GB – Ryan Longwell 46-yard field goal, 1:54. Packers 31–3.

Top passers

  • GB – Brett Favre – 12/22, 173 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • SDG – Erik Kramer – 18/36, 161 yards, 3 INT

Top rushers

  • GB – Dorsey Levens – 21 rushes, 71 yards, TD
  • SDG – Kenny Bynum – 6 rushes, 30 yards

Top receivers

  • GB – Antonio Freeman – 5 receptions, 82 yards, TD
  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 7 receptions, 87 yards

Week 8: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week Eight: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 00000
Chiefs 101014034

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C), wind 10 MPH
  • Game attendance: 78,473
  • TV announcers: Verne Lundquist, Dan Dierdorf, Bonnie Bernstein
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • KAN – Pete Stoyanovich 43-yard field goal, 10:11. Chiefs 3–0.
  • KAN – Reggie Tongue 7-yard fumble return (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 7:50. Chiefs 10–0.

Second quarter

  • KAN – Pete Stoyanovich 39-yard field goal, 9:59. Chiefs 13–0.
  • KAN – Joe Horn 9-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 2:35. Chiefs 20–0.

Third quarter

  • KAN – Derrick Alexander 81-yard pass from Elvis Grbac (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 3:27. Chiefs 27–0.
  • KAN – Donnell Bennett 7-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 2:58. Chiefs 34–0.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 18/34, 174 yards, INT
  • KAN – Elvis Grbac – 11/15, 194 yards, 2 TD

Top rushers

  • SDG – Kenny Bynum – 12 rushes, 55 yards
  • KAN – Mike Cloud – 7 rushes, 21 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 4 receptions, 57 yards
  • KAN – Derrick Alexander – 2 receptions, 113 yards, TD

Week 9: vs. Denver Broncos

Week Nine: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Broncos 31071333
Chargers 037717

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: 1:15 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), wind 7 MPH
  • Game attendance: 61,204
  • TV announcers: Kevin Harlan & Sam Wyche
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • DEN – Jason Elam 44-yard field goal, 8:50. Broncos 3–0.

Second quarter

  • DEN – Bill Romanowski 18-yard interception return (Jason Elam kick), 13:20. Broncos 10–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 46-yard field goal, 5:51. Broncos 10–3.
  • DEN – Jason Elam 55-yard field goal, 0:00. Broncos 13–3.

Third quarter

  • DEN – Olandis Gary 23-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 8:28. Broncos 20–3.
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 7-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 3:10. Broncos 20–10.

Fourth quarter

  • DEN – Jason Elam 41-yard field goal, 13:26. Broncos 23–10.
  • SDG – Charlie Jones 44-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 9:17. Broncos 23–17.
  • DEN – Jason Elam 24-yard field goal, 4:18. Broncos 26–17.
  • DEN – Olandis Gary 5-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 1:56. Broncos 33–17.

Top passers

  • DEN – Chris Miller – 14/24, 166 yards
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 25/39, 235 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

  • DEN – Olandis Gary – 30 rushes, 108 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Kenny Bynum – 11 rushes, 24 yards

Top receivers

  • DEN – Rod Smith – 5 receptions, 70 yards
  • SDG – Freddie Jones – 4 receptions, 65 yards, TD

Week 10: at Oakland Raiders

Week Ten: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 00369
Raiders 1407728

at Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, California

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST
  • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C), wind 5 MPH
  • Game attendance: 43,353
  • TV announcers: Verne Lundquist, Dan Dierdorf, Bonnie Bernstein
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 26-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Michael Husted kick), 10:13. Raiders 7–0.
  • OAK – Rickey Dudley 2-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Michael Husted kick), 0:39. Raiders 14–0.

Third quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 39-yard field goal, 8:44. Raiders 14–3.
  • OAK – Tyrone Wheatley 7-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Michael Husted kick), 3:07. Raiders 21–3.

Fourth quarter

  • OAK – Rickey Dudley 12-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Michael Husted kick), 5:58. Raiders 28–3.
  • SDG – Freddie Jones 11-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (pass failed), 0:44. Raiders 28–9.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 18/32, 204 yards, TD
  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 18/24, 254 yards, 4 TD

Top rushers

  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 13 rushes, 29 yards
  • OAK – Napoleon Kaufman – 12 rushes, 65 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 3 receptions, 66 yards
  • OAK – Tim Brown – 7 receptions, 117 yards

Week 11: vs. Chicago Bears

Week Eleven: Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234OTTotal
Bears 03143323
Chargers 73010020

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: 1:15 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C), wind 7 MPH
  • Game attendance: 56,055
  • TV announcers: Ray Bentley & Ron Pitts
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • SDG – Reggie Davis 2-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 5:53. Chargers 7–0.

Second quarter

  • CHI – Chris Boniol 29-yard field goal, 9:46. Chargers 7–3.
  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 2:47. Chargers 10–3.

Third quarter

  • CHI – Marcus Robinson 38-yard pass from Jim Miller (Chris Boniol kick), 5:26. Tied 10–10.
  • CHI – Curtis Enis 3-yard run (Chris Boniol kick), 2:30. Bears 17–10.

Fourth quarter

  • CHI – Chris Boniol 26-yard field goal, 5:22. Bears 20–10.
  • SDG – Tremayne Stephens 13-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 4:03. Bears 20–17.
  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 0:01. Tied 20–20.

Overtime

  • CHI – Chris Boniol 36-yard field goal, 10:02. Bears 23–20.

Top passers

  • CHI – Jim Miller – 25/38, 357 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 29/46, 273 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • CHI – Curtis Enis – 19 rushes, 41 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 18 rushes, 50 yards

Top receivers

  • CHI – Marcus Robinson – 6 receptions, 163 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 83 yards

Week 12: at Minnesota Vikings

Week Twelve: San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 7017327
Vikings 0287035

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 64,232
  • TV announcers: Kevin Harlan & Sam Wyche
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • SDG – Tremayne Stephens 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 8:34. Chargers 7–0.

Second quarter

  • MIN – Randy Moss 34-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 14:55. Tied 7–7.
  • MIN – Jake Reed 5-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 9:13. Vikings 14–7.
  • MIN – Cris Carter 4-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 5:55. Vikings 21–7.
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 4-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 3:44. Vikings 28–7.

Third quarter

  • SDG – Kenny Bynum 80-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 14:40. Vikings 28–14.
  • SDG – Tremayne Stephens 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 10:33. Vikings 28–21.
  • SDG – John Carney 40-yard field goal, 7:40. Vikings 28–24.
  • MIN – Cris Carter 34-yard pass from Jeff George (Gary Anderson kick), 4:10. Vikings 35–24.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 40-yard field goal, 11:41. Vikings 35–27.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 25/39, 404 yards, TD, INT
  • MIN – Jeff George – 28/43, 363 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

  • SDG – Kenny Bynum – 8 rushes, 26 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 20 rushes, 104 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 6 receptions, 141 yards
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 11 receptions, 136 yards, 2 TD

Week 13: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week Thirteen: Cleveland Browns at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Browns 370010
Chargers 3103723

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: December 5
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), wind 7 MPH
  • Game attendance: 53,147
  • TV announcers: Don Criqui & Brent Jones
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • CLE – Phil Dawson 33-yard field goal, 9:30. Browns 3–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 44-yard field goal, 1:08. Tied 3–3.

Second quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 19-yard field goal, 8:01. Chargers 6–3.
  • SDG – Kenny Bynum 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 2:11. Chargers 13–6.
  • CLE – Kevin Johnson 19-yard pass from Tim Couch (Phil Dawson kick), 0:06. Chargers 13–10.

Third quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 30-yard field goal, 7:41. Chargers 16–10.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande 2-yard run (John Carney kick), 6:28. Chargers 23–10.

Top passers

  • CLE – Tim Couch – 18/29, 184 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 16/23, 161 yards

Top rushers

  • CLE – Karim Abdul-Jabbar – 10 rushes, 29 yards
  • SDG – Kenny Bynum – 17 rushes, 60 yards

Top receivers

  • CLE – Kevin Johnson – 5 receptions, 41 yards, TD
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 82 yards

Week 14: at Seattle Seahawks

Week Fourteen: San Diego Chargers at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 1030619
Seahawks 367016

at Kingdome, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: December 12
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,318
  • TV announcers: Walt Coleman
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • SDG – Natrone Means 1-yard run (John Carney kick), 11:02. Chargers 7–0.
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 28-yard field goal, 6:31. Chargers 7–3.
  • SDG – John Carney 33-yard field goal, 1:41. Chargers 10–3.

Second quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 40-yard field goal, 13:18. Chargers 10–6.
  • SDG – John Carney 42-yard field goal, 6:21. Chargers 13–6.
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 33-yard field goal, 0:24. Chargers 13–9.

Third quarter

  • SEA – Derrick Mayes 14-yard pass from Jon Kitna (Todd Peterson kick), 11:20. Seahawks 16–13.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 12:04. Tied 16–16.
  • SDG – John Carney 41-yard field goal, 3:19. Chargers 19–16.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 20/35, 229 yards, INT
  • SEA – Jon Kitna – 25/40, 285 yards, TD, INT

Top rushers

  • SDG – Natrone Means – 14 rushes, 42 yards, TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 20 rushes, 75 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 9 receptions, 114 yards
  • SEA – Joey Galloway – 6 receptions, 85 yards

Week 15: at Miami Dolphins

Week Fifteen: San Diego Chargers at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 03069
Dolphins 330612

at Pro Player Stadium, Miami, Florida

  • Date: December 19
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), wind 9 MPH
  • Game attendance: 73,765
  • TV announcers: Kevin Harlan & Sam Wyche
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • MIA – Olindo Mare 32-yard field goal, 7:19. Dolphins 3–0.

Second quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 23-yard field goal, 14:57. Tied 3–3.
  • MIA – Olindo Mare 21-yard field goal, 5:28. Dolphins 6–3.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 22-yard field goal, 14:57. Tied 6–6.
  • SDG – John Carney 31-yard field goal, 10:11. Chargers 9–6.
  • MIA – Olindo Mare 30-yard field goal, 6:06. Tied 9–9.
  • MIA – Olindo Mare 31-yard field goal, 3:22. Dolphins 12–9.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 20/40, 178 yards
  • MIA – Dan Marino – 22/36, 241 yards

Top rushers

  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 5 rushes, 12 yards
  • MIA – Stanley Pritchett – 15 rushes, 38 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Terrell Fletcher – 9 receptions, 66 yards
  • MIA – Tony Martin – 8 receptions, 86 yards

Week 16: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week Sixteen: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Raiders 10010020
Chargers 01301023

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. PST
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), wind 9 MPH
  • Game attendance: 63,846
  • TV announcers: Don Criqui & Steve Tasker
  • Box score
Game Details

First quarter

  • OAK – Joe Nedney 52-yard field goal, 8:29. Raiders 3–0.
  • OAK – Zack Crockett 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick), 6:16. Raiders 10–0.

Second quarter

  • SDG – John Carney 48-yard field goal, 7:58. Raiders 10–3.
  • SDG – Fred McCrary 18-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 1:53. Tied 10–10.
  • SDG – John Carney 19-yard field goal, 0:00. Chargers 13–10.

Third quarter

  • OAK – Rickey Dudley 7-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Joe Nedney kick), 11:22. Raiders 17–13.
  • OAK – Joe Nedney 25-yard field goal, 0:26. Raiders 20–13.

Fourth quarter

  • SDG – Jeff Graham 10-yard pass from Jim Harbaugh (John Carney kick), 13:18. Tied 20–20.
  • SDG – John Carney 37-yard field goal, 8:09. Chargers 23–20.

Top passers

  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 16/33, 266 yards, TD, INT
  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 23/36, 325 yards, 2 TD, INT

Top rushers

  • OAK – Rich Gannon – 3 rushes, 17 yards
  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 14 rushes, 44 yards

Top receivers

  • OAK – Tim Brown – 3 receptions, 109 yards
  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 3 receptions, 113 yards, TD

Week 17: at Denver Broncos

Week Seventeen: San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter 1234Total
Chargers 0120012
Broncos 00336

at Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: January 2, 2000
  • Game time: 1:15 p.m. PST / 2:15 MST
  • Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), wind 7 MPH
  • Game attendance: 69,278
  • TV announcers: Gus Johnson & Brent Jones
  • Box score
Game Details

Second quarter

  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande 1-yard run (kick blocked), 11:26. Chargers 6–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 25-yard field goal, 6:55. Chargers 9–0.
  • SDG – John Carney 28-yard field goal, 0:00. Chargers 12–0.

Third quarter

  • DEN – Jason Elam 37-yard field goal, 9:00. Chargers 12–3.

Fourth quarter

  • DEN – Jason Elam 50-yard field goal, 13:57. Chargers 12–6.

Top passers

  • SDG – Jim Harbaugh – 12/19, 115 yards, 2 INT
  • DEN – Brian Griese – 23/46, 211 yards

Top rushers

  • SDG – Jermaine Fazande – 30 rushes, 183 yards, TD
  • DEN – Olandis Gary – 18 rushes, 38 yards

Top receivers

  • SDG – Jeff Graham – 6 receptions, 102 yards
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 9 receptions, 106 yards

AFC West Standings

Division Performance

The Chargers finished the 1999 season with an 8-8 record, placing them third in the AFC West. This competitive division saw the Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs tie for first place.

AFC West
W L T PCT PF PA STK
(3) Seattle Seahawks 9 7 0 .563 338 298 L1
Kansas City Chiefs 9 7 0 .563 390 322 L2
San Diego Chargers 8 8 0 .500 269 316 W2
Oakland Raiders 8 8 0 .500 390 329 W1
Denver Broncos 6 10 0 .375 314 318 L1

Individual Accolades

Pro Bowl & All-Pro

Linebacker Junior Seau was the sole representative from the Chargers in the 2000 Pro Bowl, earning his selection as an alternate. He was also recognized as a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, highlighting his consistent high-level performance.

Defensive Player of the Year Votes

Seau also garnered consideration for the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, receiving one vote. This indicates his impact and recognition among league voters for his defensive contributions during the season.

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