Chargers 22–26 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2016

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 26–22 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Hilton
Top passer: A. Luck
Biggest EPA play: (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMB…
Game date: 2016-09-25

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–22 on 2016-09-25. T. Hilton posted a game-high +11.95 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	13	6	3	0	22
Indianapolis Colts	10	3	7	6	0	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3LAC 20

LAC 6

+3IND 25

+3IND 16

LAC 28

+1IND 15

IND 1

LAC 1

+3IND 9

LAC 63

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:58FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 20
Score
0-3
(8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:43TD
Frank Gore Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
0-9
(3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:39XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:56FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
IND 25
Score
3-10
(14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:09FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
IND 16
Score
6-10
(14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:30FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
6-13
(6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:08TD
CRC. Reid
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 28
Score
12-13
(1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a sack for -11 yards
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:55XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
13-13
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:27TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
19-13
(8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:43TD
RTR. Turbin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
19-19
(2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:39XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
19-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:38FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
IND 9
Score
22-20
(7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:28TD
THT. Hilton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 63
Score
22-26
(1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.95 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
2J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
3Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
4D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
5Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.84 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
6Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7S. McGrath · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
8D. McCluster · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

T. Hilton — IND · Receiving

T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+11.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.

T. Hilton's top snap (+5.54 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.26 EPA): A. Luck — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a

Quarterback report card

A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.45 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.049	-0.029
Offensive success rate	39.5%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.043	-0.077
Rush EPA/play	-0.271	-0.121
Defensive EPA/play	+0.029	+0.049
Defensive success rate	53.8%	60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.05, Indianapolis Colts -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -2.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -3.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr. (Q1 3:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — C. Reid (Q2 1:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q3 8:27)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Turbin (Q3 2:43)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:28)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:58)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 14:56)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 14:09)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:30)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q4 7:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 3:39) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q2 1:08); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:55) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:39) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 63 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.2% · EPA +5.54]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a [WPA -28.5% · EPA -10.26]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry to LAC 38 for 14 yards (26-C.Geathers). FUMBLES (26-C.Geathers), RECOVERED by IND-29-M.Adams at LAC 44. 29-M.Adams to LAC 44 for no gain (8 [WPA -17.0% · EPA -2.86]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:45) — (14:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 80-C.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at IND 33. 26-C.Hayward to IND 12 for 21 yards (80-C.Rogers). PENALTY on IND-80-C.Rogers, Face Mask (1 [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.16]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 25 for -8 yards (93-E.Walden). FUMBLES (93-E.Walden), RECOVERED by IND-90-K.Langford at IND 23. 90-K.Langford to IND 23 for no gain (68-M.Slauson). PENALTY o [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a [WPA -28.5% · EPA -10.26]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:45) — (14:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 80-C.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at IND 33. 26-C.Hayward to IND 12 for 21 yards (80-C.Rogers). PENALTY on IND-80-C.Rogers, Face Mask (1 [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.16]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.2% · EPA +5.54]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 25 for -8 yards (93-E.Walden). FUMBLES (93-E.Walden), RECOVERED by IND-90-K.Langford at IND 23. 90-K.Langford to IND 23 for no gain (68-M.Slauson). PENALTY o [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.72]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:58 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · LAC 6 · Score 0-9
(3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:39 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · IND 25 · Score 3-10
(14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:09 · IND 16 · Score 6-10
(14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:30 · LAC 15 · Score 6-13
(6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · LAC 28 · Score 12-13
(1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · IND 15 · Score 13-13
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:27 · IND 1 · Score 19-13
(8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:43 · LAC 1 · Score 19-19
(2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · LAC 15 · Score 19-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:38 · IND 9 · Score 22-20
(7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · LAC 63 · Score 22-26
(1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2016-09-25?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-22 in Week 3, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 22, Indianapolis Colts 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 3:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Reid (Q2 1:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 8:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Turbin (Q3 2:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:28) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 14:09, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 7:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 53.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.45 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?

T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.54 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 26-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

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