Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 26–17 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 13–0 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malik Harrison
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-12-18
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 26–17 on 2005-12-18. Malik Harrison posted a game-high +12.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 10 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:58) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:18) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:35) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:45) 13-M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:45) (Shotgun) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:45) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(6:46) 10-N.Kaeding 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:18TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 29
- Score
- 6-0
(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:13XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:58FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 17
- Score
- 10-0
(1:58) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:18FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 13-0
(:18) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:35FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 16-0
(9:35) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 6:45FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 16-3
(6:45) 13-M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:45TD EJE. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 16-9
(3:45) (Shotgun) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:42XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 16-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:45TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 16-16
(:45) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:40XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 16-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:46FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 31
- Score
- 19-17
(6:46) 10-N.Kaeding 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:20TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 83
- Score
- 25-17
(2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:09XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 26-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +12.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 2K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 3Malik Turner · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +6.98 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 5V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
- 6R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 8B. Stokley · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 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
Malik Harrison — IND · Receiving
Malik Harrison posted the highest total EPA (+12.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.56 EPA per play.
Malik Harrison's top snap (+1.47 EPA): (4:20) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to LAC 42 for 16 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
Biggest single play (+7.03 EPA): Malik Turner — (2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.60 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.030 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.527 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 15 drives, -10.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +3.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — E. James
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Malik Turner
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 29 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 9:13) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q1 1:58) — (1:58) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) 13-M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:42) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 0:40) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 31 (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) 10-N.Kaeding 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 83 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 2:09) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 0. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:41) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 62 yards from LAC 30 to IND 8. 33-D.Rhodes to IND 27 for 19 yards (57-M.Wilhelm). FUMBLES (57-M.Wilhelm), touched at IND 29, RECOVERED by LAC-48-T.Kiel at IND 29. 48-T.Kiel to IND 2
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell to IND 37 for 54 yards (21-B.Sanders).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 17-H.Smith punts 38 yards to end zone, Center-48-J.Snow, Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:44) — (4:44) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 58-G.Brackett at LAC 45. 58-G.Brackett pushed ob at LAC 26 for 19 yards (21-L.Tomlinson).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 82-R.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 25-N.Harper at IND 0. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 6:41) — 10-N.Kaeding kicks 62 yards from LAC 30 to IND 8. 33-D.Rhodes to IND 27 for 19 yards (57-M.Wilhelm). FUMBLES (57-M.Wilhelm), touched at IND 29, RECOVERED by LAC-48-T.Kiel at IND 29. 48-T.Kiel to IND 2
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · IND 29 · Score 6-0
(9:18) 9-D.Brees pass to 87-K.McCardell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:13 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 1:58 · IND 17 · Score 10-0
(1:58) 10-N.Kaeding 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · IND 2 · Score 13-0
(:18) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:35 · IND 30 · Score 16-0
(9:35) 10-N.Kaeding 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 6:45 · LAC 15 · Score 16-3
(6:45) 13-M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:45 · LAC 1 · Score 16-9
(3:45) (Shotgun) 32-E.James right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · LAC 2 · Score 16-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:45 · LAC 1 · Score 16-16
(:45) 18-P.Manning pass to 44-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:40 · LAC 2 · Score 16-17
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 6:46 · IND 31 · Score 19-17
(6:46) 10-N.Kaeding 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · IND 83 · Score 25-17
(2:20) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · IND 2 · Score 26-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2005-12-18?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 26-17 in Week 15, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Indianapolis Colts 17; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 26, Indianapolis Colts 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. McCardell (D. Brees pass) (Q1 9:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — E. James (Q3 3:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q3 0:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 2:20) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 1:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 9:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q3 6:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 6:46, 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?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 48.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.60 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.9% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Malik Harrison (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+1.47 EPA): (4:20) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison to LAC 42 for 16 yards (23-Q.Jammer)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 13-0 Now 13-1 L
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