Game story
In Week 6 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-14, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 19–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +8.76 total EPA, and +4.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.76 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 V. Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 6 L. McClain · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7 D. Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Rivers — LAC · Passing
P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+8.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.06 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (12:10) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q1 56:30) — (11:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q2 42:10) — (12:10) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 42:02) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 13 (Q2 31:42) — (1:42) 9-N.Novak 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q3 24:09) — (9:09) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 33 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:10) — (12:10) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at LAC 40 for 35 yards (22-D.Cox).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LAC 40 for 14 yards (28-G.Toler).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates to IND 44 for 8 yards (26-D.Howell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 42:10) — (12:10) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at LAC 40 for 35 yards (22-D.Cox).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 47:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LAC 40 for 14 yards (28-G.Toler).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 19:08) — (4:08) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete short right to 87-R.Wayne.
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.76 total EPA
- A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.0% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.231 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.081 | -0.052 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 46.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +2.07 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +11.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 56:30 · LAC 11 · Score 3-0
(11:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 42:10 · IND 22 · Score 3-6
(12:10) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 42:02 · IND 2 · Score 3-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 31:42 · IND 13 · Score 3-10
(1:42) 9-N.Novak 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · LAC 33 · Score 6-10
(:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 24:09 · IND 15 · Score 6-13
(9:09) 9-N.Novak 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:47 · IND 16 · Score 6-16
(9:47) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 7:26 · LAC 33 · Score 9-16
(7:26) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · IND 33 · Score 9-19
(2:00) 9-N.Novak 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 19-9 in Week 6, 2013 on 2013-10-14.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 9, Los Angeles Chargers 19 (IND 9-19 LAC) in Week 6, 2013 on 2013-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 9, Los Angeles Chargers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 42:10) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 56:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 31:42, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q3 24:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 9:47, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 7:26, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.9% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.76 total passing EPA. A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 51.4% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.76 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.06 EPA): (12:10) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.5%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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