Trivia Thursday: Historical events in the Cowboys-Chargers series

Dallas Cowboys
18 Dec 2025, 23:22 GMT+10

byNick Eatman&Kurt Daniels

We're back again to test your knowledge of Dallas Cowboys history. This time we'll focus on the team's connections with the Chargers, both the San Diego and Los Angeles versions.

As always, find out the answers in the photo gallery below.

1) What current Cowboys linebacker was originally drafted by the Chargers and twice recorded over 100 tackles for the Los Angeles club?

Shemar James
Kenneth Murray
Jack Sanborn
Logan Wilson

2) Which former Cowboys quarterback grew up in Wisconsin but was actually born in San Diego, the original home of the Chargers?

Troy Aikman
Steve Beuerlein
Tony Romo
Danny White

3) This Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver played nine seasons with the Chargers from 1962-70 before wrapping up his career with two years in Dallas, where he helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl VI.

Lance Alworth
Bob Hayes
Lance Rentzel
Billy Truax

4) As part of the previously mentioned trade with the Chargers, the Cowboys sent San Diego this tight end whose work off the field overshadowed his accomplishments on the field. Who was he?

Frank Clarke
Mike Ditka
Jean Fugett
Pettis Norman

5) After his Thanksgiving heroics in 1974, what Cowboys backup quarterback was traded to the Chargers two years later?

Glenn Carano
Clint Longley
Craig Morton
Danny White

6) Which current Cowboys coach was the quarterbacks coach for the Chargers from 2002-05?

Klayton Adams
Derrick Foster
Steve Shimko
Brian Schottenheimer

7) In their first game following the 9/11 tragedy, which player was carrying the United States flag when the Cowboys took the field to face the Chargers?

Dexter Coakley
Mario Edwards
George Teague
Darren Woodson

8) What personal best did Dak Prescott record during the Cowboys' 20-17 win at the Chargers on Oct. 16, 2023?

Longest touchdown run
Longest touchdown pass
Most touchdown runs
Most touchdown passes

9) On Nov. 5, 1972, in the first-ever meeting between the Cowboys and Chargers, this Dallas running back returned a special teams fumble 54 yards for a touchdown, the only one of his career.

Walt Garrison
Calvin Hill
Mike Montgomery
Dan Reeves

10) On Sept. 11, 2005, at San Diego, cornerback Aaron Glenn intercepted a pass in the end zone with only 30 seconds left to secure a 28-24 win for the Cowboys. But what future Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker also made his rookie debut in the game?

Chris Canty
Jay Ratliff
Marcus Spears
DeMarcus Ware

11) Who kicked the winning field goal in the Cowboys' last-second 20-17 win over the Chargers on Sept. 19, 2021?

Brandon Aubrey
Dan Bailey
Brett Maher
Greg Zuerlein

12) How many Cowboys players totaled at least 30 yards receiving in the team's 42-31 win over the Chargers on Oct. 26, 1980, tying a team record?

13) This Cowboys wide receiver, who is also third in franchise history with 111 punt returns, finished up his NFL career with two seasons in San Diego.

Miles Austin
Patrick Crayton
San Hurd
Kevin Ogletree

14) The Cowboys scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind victory at the Chargers on Nov. 16, 1986. Who was leading the charge at quarterback that day?

Gary Hogeboom
Steve Pelluer
Kevin Sweeney
Danny White

15) What rare feat did the powerhouse backfield combo of Emmitt Smith and Daryl Johnston accomplish in the Cowboys' 23-9 win over the Chargers on Oct. 15, 1995?