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NFL · Week 10 · November 11, 2007 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2007 Week 10 Recap

Chargers defeat Colts 23–21 in Week 10

R.Wayne led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 21–23 Week 10 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 21 7–2
Final 21–23
Los Angeles Chargers 23 5–4 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
21–23
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–23 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Wayne
Game date
November 11, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 10 REC · 140 YDS · 1 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Fletcher 8 REC · 55 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Moorehead 4 REC · 39 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • L.Naanee 2 REC · 12 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Jackson 2 REC · 28 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Gates 3 REC · 26 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 23–21 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 7–23 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Wayne
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-11-11

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–21 on 2007-11-11. R. Wayne posted a game-high +11.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Indianapolis Colts07140021
Los Angeles Chargers16700023

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 15:00TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    0-6

    4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 14:47XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    0-7

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 7:17FG
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    0-10

    (7:17) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 6:07TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 95
    Score
    0-16

    (6:07) 17-H.Smith punts 40 yards to IND 45, Center-48-J.Snow. 43-D.Sproles for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 8:51TD
    Laken Tomlinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 4
    Score
    0-22

    (8:51) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 8:47XP
    NKN. Kaeding

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    0-23

    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:47TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 8
    Score
    6-23

    (2:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:42XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    7-23

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 15:00TD
    KKK. Keith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 7
    Score
    13-23

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 36-K.Keith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:53Safety
    PMPaul Manning

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    15-23

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-B.Fletcher is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:38TD
    Philip Rivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 92
    Score
    21-23

    (14:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 0 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at LAC 0. TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.23 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Fletcher · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Moorehead · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Thorpe · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Naanee · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Utecht · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 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

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+11.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (-6.05 EPA): (9:35) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 81-B.Fletcher INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at 50. 95-S.Phillips to IND 32 for 18 yards (87-R.Wayne).

Biggest single play (+6.19 EPA): A. Vinatieri — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 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) · 61 dropbacks · 55.7% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.80 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -14.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.105-0.164
Offensive success rate43.3%37.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.046-0.573
Rush EPA/play-0.224-0.103
Defensive EPA/play+0.164+0.105
Defensive success rate62.1%56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -10.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -10.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Q1 15:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Q1 6:07)
  • Laken TomlinsonLos Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 8:51)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 2:47)
  • Indianapolis Colts — K. Keith (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Philip RiversIndianapolis Colts — Philip Rivers (Q4 14:38)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 7:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q1 15:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 14:47) — 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 15 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 95 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) 17-H.Smith punts 40 yards to IND 45, Center-48-J.Snow. 43-D.Sproles for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:47) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 2:42) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 36-K.Keith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:53); Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 92 (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 0 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at LAC 0. TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. [WPA -43.0% · EPA -3.38]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Session at LAC 45. 55-C.Session to LAC 42 for 3 yards (79-M.Goff). [WPA -28.6% · EPA -4.19]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.19]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 0 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at LAC 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -5.78]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Hart at LAC 22. 42-C.Hart to LAC 22 for no gain (85-A.Moorehead). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -0.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 15:00) — 4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.19]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 81-B.Fletcher INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at 50. 95-S.Phillips to IND 32 for 18 yards (87-R.Wayne). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -6.05]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:38) — (14:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 0 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at LAC 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -5.78]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 85-A.Moorehead INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Wilhelm at LAC 23. 57-M.Wilhelm to LAC 27 for 4 yards (81-B.Fletcher). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · IND 30 · Score 0-6
    4-A.Vinatieri kicks 59 yards from IND 30 to LAC 11. 43-D.Sproles for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 7:17 · IND 15 · Score 0-10
    (7:17) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 6:07 · LAC 95 · Score 0-16
    (6:07) 17-H.Smith punts 40 yards to IND 45, Center-48-J.Snow. 43-D.Sproles for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:51 · IND 4 · Score 0-22
    (8:51) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 8:47 · IND 2 · Score 0-23
    10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:47 · LAC 8 · Score 6-23
    (2:47) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:42 · LAC 2 · Score 7-23
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 7 · Score 13-23
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 36-K.Keith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 14:53 · LAC 2 · Score 15-23
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 81-B.Fletcher is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on LAC-31-A.Cromartie, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 14:38 · IND 92 · Score 21-23
    (14:38) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 0 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by IND-58-G.Brackett at LAC 0. TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2007-11-11?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-21 in Week 10, 2007.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 16; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 21, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q1 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q1 6:07) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 8:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q2 2:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — K. Keith (P. Manning pass) (Q4 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — P. Rivers (Q4 14:38) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 7:17, 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?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 55.7% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.80 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 50.0% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -14.53 total passing EPA.

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

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-6.05 EPA): (9:35) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 81-B.Fletcher INTERCEPTED by 95-S.Phillips at 50. 95-S.Phillips to IND 32 for 18 yards (87-R.Wayne)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-1 Now 7-2 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W