But they were blown out 49 - 26 in Super Bowl XXIX against a San Francisco 49ers team that was led by Steve Young and Jerry Rice .
Turning in an 11 - 5 regular season record , the Chargers won the AFC championship game in Pittsburgh .
Chargers were blown out 49 - 26 in Super Bowl XXIX against a San Francisco 49ers team that was led by Steve Young and Jerry Rice .
Turning in an 11 - 5 regular season record , the Chargers won the AFC championship game in Pittsburgh .