National Football League

FINAL
Indianapolis Colts 38
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Los Angeles Chargers 24
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SoFi Stadium · 71,124 att.

Match Report

Jonathan Taylor scores 3 touchdowns and Colts beat Chargers 38-24 for NFL-leading 6th victory

— The Indianapolis Colts finally got a win in Los Angeles, where coach Shane Steichen paid his dues before now directing the NFL's best scoring offense.

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Team Stats

IND LAC
24
1st Downs
25
14
Passing 1st downs
19
9
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
2
5-11
3rd down efficiency
8-16
3-3
4th down efficiency
3-4
58
Total Plays
74
401
Total Yards
445
6.9
Yards per Play
6.0
9
Total Drives
8
281
Passing
391
23/34
Comp/Att
37/55
8.0
Yards per pass
6.7
0
Interceptions thrown
2
1-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-29
120
Rushing
54
23
Rushing Attempts
16
5.2
Yards per rush
3.4
4-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
3-42
Penalties
6-35
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
25:33
Possession
34:27

Top Performers

IND

  • Daniel Jones C/ATT 23/34 · YDS 288 · AVG 8.5
  • Ameer Abdullah NO 2 · YDS 109 · AVG 54.5
  • Alec Pierce REC 5 · YDS 98 · AVG 19.6
  • Rigoberto Sanchez NO 2 · YDS 87 · AVG 43.5

LAC

  • Justin Herbert C/ATT 37/55 · YDS 420 · AVG 7.6
  • Oronde Gadsden REC 7 · YDS 164 · AVG 23.4
  • Keenan Allen REC 11 · YDS 119 · AVG 10.8
  • JK Scott NO 1 · YDS 53 · AVG 53.0

Injuries

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Kayode Awosika Out
  • Deane Leonard Out
  • Donte Jackson Questionable
  • Derwin James Jr. Out
  • Brenen Thompson Out

Indianapolis Colts

  • Bryce Boettcher Questionable
  • Anthony Gould Out
  • Drew Ogletree Questionable
  • Justin Walley Out
  • Cam Taylor-Britt Injured Reserve

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 13:40 38-24

    Oronde Gadsden II 15 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 3:33 38-17

    Jonathan Taylor 19 Yd Rush (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q3
  3. Touchdown 6:13 31-17

    Keenan Allen 4 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q3
  4. Touchdown 12:03 31-10

    Jonathan Taylor 8 Yd Rush (Daniel Jones Pass to Michael Pittman Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q3
  5. Touchdown 13:01 23-10

    Quentin Johnston 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q3
  6. Field Goal 0:00 23-3

    Michael Badgley 36 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  7. Touchdown 8:56 20-3

    Tyler Warren 5 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q2
  8. Touchdown 14:54 13-3

    Michael Pittman Jr. 4 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q2
  9. Field Goal 7:35 6-3

    Cameron Dicker 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  10. Touchdown 12:36 6-0

    Jonathan Taylor 23 Yd Rush (Michael Badgley PAT Failed)

    Q1
  1. IND

    7 plays, 32 yards, 3:27 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. LAC 3:27

    21 plays, 67 yards, 9:14 · Downs

    Q4
  3. IND 12:41

    3 plays, 8 yards, 0:59 · Punt

    Q4
  4. LAC 13:40

    11 plays, 76 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 13:40 38-24

    Oronde Gadsden II 15 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q4
  6. IND 3:33

    5 plays, 73 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown

    Q3
  7. Touchdown 3:33 38-17

    Jonathan Taylor 19 Yd Rush (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q3
  8. LAC 6:13

    10 plays, 76 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown

    Q3
  9. Touchdown 6:13 31-17

    Keenan Allen 4 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q3
  10. IND 12:03

    2 plays, 14 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown

    Q3
  11. Touchdown 12:03 31-10

    Jonathan Taylor 8 Yd Rush (Daniel Jones Pass to Michael Pittman Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q3
  12. LAC 13:01

    6 plays, 70 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown

    Q3
  13. Touchdown 13:01 23-10

    Quentin Johnston 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)

    Q3
  14. IND

    9 plays, 62 yards, 1:54 · Field Goal

    Q2
  15. LAC 1:54

    9 plays, 72 yards, 3:48 · Interception

    Q2
  16. IND 5:42

    3 plays, -3 yards, 0:56 · Punt

    Q2
  17. LAC 6:38

    5 plays, 37 yards, 2:18 · Interception

    Q2
  18. IND 8:56

    8 plays, 80 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown

    Q2
  19. Field Goal 0:00 23-3

    Michael Badgley 36 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  20. Touchdown 8:56 20-3

    Tyler Warren 5 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q2
  21. LAC 13:30

    4 plays, 25 yards, 1:24 · Punt

    Q2
  22. IND 14:54

    17 plays, 70 yards, 7:41 · Touchdown

    Q2
  23. Touchdown 14:54 13-3

    Michael Pittman Jr. 4 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Michael Badgley Kick)

    Q2
  24. LAC 7:35

    9 plays, 44 yards, 5:01 · Field Goal

    Q1
  25. Field Goal 7:35 6-3

    Cameron Dicker 43 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  26. IND 12:36

    5 plays, 75 yards, 2:24 · Touchdown

    Q1
  27. Touchdown 12:36 6-0

    Jonathan Taylor 23 Yd Rush (Michael Badgley PAT Failed)

    Q1

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