Game story
In Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-08, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 30–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +7.97 total EPA, and +7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Mack (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.61 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+32.2% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +9.61 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.97 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 4 J. Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.98 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 A. Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 8 D. Funchess · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Mack — IND · Rushing
M. Mack posted the highest total EPA (+9.61) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.37 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND -6. 29-M.Hooker pushed ob at IND 20 for 26 yards (12-T.Benjamin).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Mack
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 48:00) — (3:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 47:55) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 40:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q2 36:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 35:58) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) 1-T.Long 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q3 26:19) — (11:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 55 (Q3 23:38) — (8:38) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 23:27) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 63 (Q3 22:51) — (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 22:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q4 0:48); Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:38) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 7 (OT 5:05) — (5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 5:05) — (5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:38) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers scrambles right end ran ob at LAC 45 for 6 yards (99-J.Houston).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:48) — (:48) 8-R.Sanchez punts 39 yards to LAC 28, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 20-D.King MUFFS catch, touched at LAC 30, RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at LAC 27. 30-G.Odum to LAC 27 for no gain (27-J.Watkins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND -6. 29-M.Hooker pushed ob at IND 20 for 26 yards (12-T.Benjamin).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 22:51) — (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:48) — (:48) 8-R.Sanchez punts 39 yards to LAC 28, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 20-D.King MUFFS catch, touched at LAC 30, RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at LAC 27. 30-G.Odum to LAC 27 for no gain (27-J.Watkins).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 36:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.97 total EPA
- J.Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.183 | +0.230 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.301 | +0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.183 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 48.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.18, Los Angeles Chargers +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +14.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +17.73 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Mack (Indianapolis Colts) 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.
- J. Brissett (IND) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 48:00 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(3:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 47:55 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 40:06 · LAC 4 · Score 6-7
(10:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 36:06 · IND 28 · Score 6-13
(6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 35:58 · IND 15 · Score 6-14
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 31:06 · IND 22 · Score 6-17
(1:06) 1-T.Long 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 26:19 · LAC 26 · Score 9-17
(11:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 23:38 · IND 55 · Score 9-23
(8:38) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 23:27 · IND 15 · Score 9-24
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 22:51 · LAC 63 · Score 15-24
(7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 22:40 · LAC 15 · Score 16-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:48 · LAC 19 · Score 22-24
(:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play w - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 0:38 · LAC 2 · Score 24-24
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 5:05 · IND 7 · Score 24-30
(5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 30-24 in Week 1, 2019 on 2019-09-08.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 24, Los Angeles Chargers 30 (IND 24-30 LAC) in Week 1, 2019 on 2019-09-08.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 8, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Los Angeles Chargers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 48:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 40:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 36:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 23:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q3 22:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 0:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (OT 5:05) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q2 31:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 26:19, 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), 59.5% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.97 total passing EPA. J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 70.0% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Mack (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +9.61 on rushing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.37 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND -6. 29-M.Hooker pushed ob at IND 20 for 26 yards (12-T.Benjamin).. The biggest win-probability swing was +32.2%.
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Now 0-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 1-0 W
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