2015 San Diego Chargers season

The 2015 season was the San Diego Chargers' 46th in the National Football League (NFL), their 56th overall and their third under head coach Mike McCoy. The team had its worst season since 2003 with a 4–12 record. 9 of their 12 losses were by eight points or less. The high moment of the season was in Week 1, where they erased a 21–3 deficit and upset the Lions, 33–28.

Notes

• The Chargers traded their fourth-round selection (No. 117 overall) and 2016 fifth-round selection to the San Francisco 49ers to move up in the first round to select Melvin Gordon.
• The Chargers traded their seventh-round selection (No. 236 overall) to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for defensive tackle Sean Lissemore.

Owner – Alex Spanos Minority owner – George Pernicano Chairman/president – Dean Spanos Executive vice president – Michael Spanos CEO/president - Business Operations – A. G. Spanos General manager – Tom Telesco President - football operations – John Spanos Executive vice president of football administration/player finance – Ed McGuire Senior executive – Randy Mueller Director of pro scouting – Dennis Abraham Director of player personnel – JoJo Wooden Director of college scouting – Kevin Kelly Assistant director of pro scouting – Bryan Cox Head coaches

Head coach – Mike McCoy Offensive coaches

Offensive coordinator – Frank Reich Quarterbacks – Nick Sirianni Running backs – Ollie Wilson Wide receivers – Fred Graves Tight ends – Pete Metzelaars Offensive line – Joe D'Alessandris Assistant offensive line – Andrew Dees Offensive quality control – Shane Steichen | | | Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – John Pagano Defensive line – Don Johnson Linebackers – Mike Nolan Assistant linebackers – Bobby King Secondary – Ron Milus Assistant secondary – Greg Williams Defensive quality control – Chris Shula Special teams coaches

Special teams coordinator – Craig Aukerman Strength and conditioning

Strength and conditioning – Kent Johnston Assistant strength and conditioning – Rick Lyle Coaching administrative assistant – Mark Ridgley |

34 Donald Brown 36 Dreamius Smith 39 Danny Woodhead Wide receivers (WR)

80 Malcom Floyd 81 Javontee Herndon 15 Dontrelle Inman 11 Stevie Johnson 16 Tyrell Williams Tight ends (TE)

45 Asante Cleveland 88 David Johnson 85 Antonio Gates 84 Sean McGrath 83 John Phillips | | Offensive linemen (OL) 72 Joe Barksdale T 78 Tyreek Burwell T 77 King Dunlap T 74 Orlando Franklin G 76 D. J. Fluker G 75 Chris Hairston T/G 70 Jeff Linkenbach T 60 Trevor Robinson C 66 J. D. Walton C 79 Kenny Wiggins G Defensive linemen (DL)

92 Ryan Carrethers NT 90 Ricardo Mathews DE 93 Darius Philon DE 91 Kendall Reyes DE 71 Damion Square DE | | Linebackers (LB) 97 Jeremiah Attaochu OLB 56 Donald Butler ILB 53 Kavell Conner LB 48 Nick Dzubnar ILB 51 Kyle Emanuel OLB 54 Melvin Ingram OLB 99 Cordarro Law OLB 57 Joe Mays ILB 52 Denzel Perryman ILB 50 Manti Te'o ILB Defensive backs (DB)

37 Jahleel Addae SS 30 Matt Daniels FS 33 Greg Ducre CB 29 Craig Mager CB 31 Adrian Phillips FS 26 Patrick Robinson CB 27 Brandian Ross SS 20 Cassius Vaughn CB 22 Jason Verrett CB 23 Steve Williams CB Special teams (ST)

 2 Josh Lambo K  5 Mike Scifres P 47 Mike Windt LS | | Practice squad 82 Alex Bayer TE (IR) 12 Isaiah Burse WR 35 Richard Crawford CB 49 Ben Gardner DE 69 Michael Huey G 41 Keith Lewis CB 73 Andrew McDonald T 96 Chuka Ndulue DT 87 Tim Semisch TE  4 Brad Sorensen QB 64 Craig Watts G Reserve

13 Keenan Allen WR (IR) 40 Ikechi Ariguzo ILB (IR) 24 Brandon Flowers CB (IR) 28 Melvin Gordon RB (IR) 89 Ladarius Green TE (IR) 59 Brock Hekking OLB (IR) 98 Sean Lissemore NT (IR) 94 Corey Liuget DE (IR) 43 Branden Oliver RB (IR) 95 Tenny Palepoi DT (IR) 25 Darrell Stuckey FS (IR) 63 Johnnie Troutman G (IR) 65 Chris Watt C (IR) 32 Eric Weddle FS (IR) 58 Tourek Williams OLB (IR) Rookies in italics 53 active, 16 reserve, 10 practice squad |

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

The Chargers started their season at home against the Lions. After falling behind 21-10 at halftime, the Bolts managed to outscore the Lions 23-7 in the second half of the game and win it 33-28.

With the win, the Chargers started their season 1-0 and improved to 5-0 all-time at home against Detroit.

The Chargers would trail all game, and tried to come back towards the end of the game, but Philip Rivers threw an interception, sealing the game. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 1-1.

The Chargers once again would never lead during the game. The game was officially sealed when Chad Greenway returned an interception 91 yards down the sidelines for a touchdown. Adrian Peterson would rush for 126 yards on 20 attempts, including a 43-yard touchdown early in the third quarter on a play in which he ran through Charger defenders. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 1-2.

The Browns would go down to tie the game with a touchdown and a 2-point conversion. The Chargers would then get into field goal range for kicker Josh Lambo. Lambo attempted a 39-yard attempt, but the kick was no good, and the game appeared to be heading to overtime. However, the Browns were flagged for being offsides, as Tramon Williams jumped before the ball was snapped. The penalty gave Lambo a chance at redemption. This time, Lambo drilled the game-winning 34-yard field goal to give the Chargers the win. With the win, the Chargers improved to 2-2.

The Chargers took the lead after Josh Lambo made a 54-yard field goal with 2:56 remaining in the game. However, the Steelers, led by Michael Vick, were able to march all the way down the field to score as time expired. The final play came on a wildcat formation call, as running back Le'Veon Bell took the direct snap and rushed in for the game winner as the clock expired. The play was reviewed, and the call stood, giving Pittsburgh the win. This game is also notable for the number of Steeler fans that showed up to the game. According to the attendance, there were over 1,000 Steeler fans in the crowd during this game, and whenever the Steelers would score, terrible towels would be waved all over the place, as if the game was being held at Heinz Field. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-3.

The Chargers travel to Lambeau Field to take on Aaron Rodgers and the red-hot Green Bay Packers. However, despite a big day from Philip Rivers throwing for 503 yards, it wasn't enough to stun the Packers in Lambeau and they would go on to lose, 27-20.

With the close loss, the Chargers drop to 2-4.

The Chargers would trail as much as 37-6 for most of the game. The Chargers would try to come back, and outscored Oakland 23-0 in the fourth quarter. However, it was not enough, as the Chargers lost 37-29. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-5.

The 1-6 Ravens took down the Chargers after Justin Tucker nailed the game winning 39-yard field goal as time expired. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-6.

For the second time this season, the Chargers home opponent's fans seemed to outnumber their own fans, as Bears fans were heard for most of the game. The Chargers would lead for most of the game. However, the Bears would go down to take the lead on a Zach Miller touchdown. Miller had to go airborne and made the catch with one hand. The grab would seal the win for the Bears. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-7 and they finished 1-3 against the NFC North.

This game was originally going to be on Sunday Night Football, but was later changed to 4:25 after the Bengals-Cardinals game was flexed to Sunday Night. The Chiefs rattled the Chargers 33-3, and it was the first time the Chargers failed to score a touchdown since 2012 against the Falcons. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 2-8.

The Chargers were able to hold off a comeback by the Jaguars in the fourth quarter, and the Chargers got their first road win of the season. With the win, San Diego went to 3-8.

For the second time in 3 weeks, the Chargers would fail to score a touchdown, as they were only held to 3 points against a powerful Broncos defense. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 3-9.

For the second time this season against the Chiefs, the Chargers did not score a touchdown. This game, however, was a lot closer, as the Chargers lost by a mere 7 points. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 3-10, eliminating them from the playoffs as a result. They were outscored in the season series with Kansas City 43-6.

The Chargers easily dominated the Dolphins, 30-14, to go to 4-10 in what some thought could've been the last game the Chargers played in San Diego. After the game, several Chargers players such as Philip Rivers, Eric Weddle, and Malcom Floyd, along with coach Mike McCoy returned to the field to greet and sign autographs for the fans. However, the team would stay in San Diego for the next season. The Chargers finished 3-5 at home.

The Chargers would tie the game after Josh Lambo converted a 45-yard field goal attempt with 55 seconds remaining in regulation. In overtime, the Raiders would kick the go-ahead field goal on their first possession. The Chargers tried to go down the field to tie or win, but the comeback failed, and the Raiders held on for the win. With the loss, the Chargers fell to 4-11 and were swept by the Raiders for the first time since 2010.

The Chargers went to Denver to try and prevent the Broncos from clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC Playoffs. Despite forcing 5 turnovers, the Chargers failed to convert them into points, as their offense struggled all afternoon. Brock Osweiler would later be benched, and Peyton Manning would enter the game for Denver. The Chargers would have the lead twice in this game, but lost them both. The game was officially put away after Ronnie Hillman ran for 23 yards for a touchdown to put the Broncos ahead for good. With the loss, the Chargers ended their season at 4-12, and also finished 0-6 against the AFC West and 1-7 on the road.

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