| 4-9-1 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The San Diego Chargers finished the regular season with a 4-9-1 record. They went 2-5 at home and 2-4-1 on the road.
The 1972 San Diego Chargers played in the West Division of the American Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1972 San Diego Chargers went 2-3-1 against their AFC West opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 1-1 | 50.0% | -2 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1-1 | 50.0% | -2 |
| Oakland Raiders | 0-1-1 | 25.0% | -2 |
No, the Chargers didn't make the Playoffs in 1972.
The San Diego Chargers finished the regular season with a point differential of -80. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Chargers could have been expected to have about 4.9 wins, or a 5-9 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1972 San Diego Chargers went 1-3-1. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Chargers went 1-1-1.
The 1972 San Diego Chargers did not play any overtime games in the regular season.
The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1972 San Diego Chargers was a 2 game winning streak.
The longest losing streak that the San Diego Chargers had during the 1972 regular season was 5 games, which happened once during the season.
= Playoff Team
Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 17, 1972 Sun, Sep 17 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Loss 3 - 34 | |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 24, 1972 Sun, Sep 24 | vs Denver Broncos | Win 37 - 14 | |
| 3 | Sun, Oct 1, 1972 Sun, Oct 1 | @ Oakland Raiders | Tie 17 - 17 | |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 8, 1972 Sun, Oct 8 | @ Baltimore Colts | Win 23 - 20 | |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 15, 1972 Sun, Oct 15 | @ Miami Dolphins | Loss 10 - 24 | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 22, 1972 Sun, Oct 22 | @ Detroit Lions | Loss 20 - 34 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 29, 1972 Sun, Oct 29 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Loss 14 - 26 | |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 5, 1972 Sun, Nov 5 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Loss 28 - 34 | |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 13, 1972 Mon, Nov 13 | vs Cleveland Browns | Loss 17 - 21 | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 19, 1972 Sun, Nov 19 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | Win 27 - 17 | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 26, 1972 Sun, Nov 26 | vs Houston Oilers | Win 34 - 20 | |
| 12 | Sun, Dec 3, 1972 Sun, Dec 3 | vs Oakland Raiders | Loss 19 - 21 | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 10, 1972 Sun, Dec 10 | @ Denver Broncos | Loss 13 - 38 | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 17, 1972 Sun, Dec 17 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Loss 2 - 24 | |
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