Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers 10 to 16
Sunday, December 22, 1996, Week 17The Denver Broncos played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, December 22, 1996, Week 17 of the 1996 season. The Chargers won by a score of 16-10. The Chargers and the Broncos split the season series for the 1996 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Chargers finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Broncos finished 5-3-0 on the road for the 1996 season.
The Broncos finished the season with a record of 13-3-0, tied for the best record in the league for the 1996 season. The Chargers finished the regular season with a record of 8-8-0.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 148 | 66 | 4 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Shanahan Assistant Head Coach: Alex Gibbs Offensive Coordinator: Gary Kubiak Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Quarterbacks Coach: Gary Kubiak Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Heimerdinger Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Turner Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Barney Chavous Offensive Assistant Coach: Rick Dennison Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Frank Bush Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Donatell Defensive Assistant Coach: Rick Smith Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Saporta Strength Assistant: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake Player Personnel: Harold Richardson
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 163 | 81 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bobby Ross Offensive Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Defensive Coordinator: Dave Adolph Quarterbacks Coach: Dwain Painter Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Frank Falks H-Backs Coach: Frank Falks Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker, Dennis Murphy Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Secondary Coach: Greg Brown Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dennis Murphy Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney General Manager: Bobby Beathard Scout: Jimmy Raye III Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna