Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers 31 to 34
Saturday, September 11, 1965, Week 1The Denver Broncos played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Saturday, September 11, 1965, Week 1 of the 1965 season. The Chargers won by a score of 34-31.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 179 | 151 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mac Speedie Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backs Coach: Bernard James "Bus" Mertes Defensive Line Coach: Ray Malavasi Defensive Backfield Coach: George Dickson Director of Player Personnel: Fred Gehrke
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 459 | 293 | 166 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sid Gillman Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro