In New England , the Chargers won their first game under Coryell 's coaching . When they returned , San Diego was still recovering from the recent PSA Flight 182 . The Chargers ' defeating Denver in San Diego was morale boosting for the city . Coryell coached the team in his " Air Coryell " offense : Fouts threw to a trio of receivers ( Charlie Joiner , John Jefferson and tight end Kellen Winslow ) . The Chargers won nine games and lost seven , thus missing the playoffs
PSA Flight 182
PSA Flight 182
History of the San Diego Chargers