| 2001 San Diego Chargers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Alex Spanos |
| General manager | John Butler |
| Head coach | Mike Riley |
| Home field | Qualcomm Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 5th AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | |
| AP All-Pros | 1[2]
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The 2001 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 32nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 42nd overall and the third and final season under head coach Mike Riley. The team improved on their 1–15 record in 2000 to finish 5–11 but missed the playoffs for the 6th straight year. It was Mike Riley's final season as the team's head coach. At the end of the season running back LaDainian Tomlinson won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Despite finishing 5–11 after losing their final nine games of the season, eight of the Chargers' losses were by less than a touchdown, five of them were by three points, and three of them were by ten points.