Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 28–24 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 7–10 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Philip Rivers
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Sa…
- Game date
- 2008-01-13
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28–24 on 2008-01-13, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 10–7 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +21.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
(9:20) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(8:44) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(11:39) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(3:19) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at LAC 2 for 7 yards (29-D.Florence). Indianapolis challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:07.)
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(4:54) 7-B.Volek up the middle for 1 yard, 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.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:20TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 25
- Score
- 0-6
(9:20) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:13XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:44TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 14
- Score
- 6-7
(8:44) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 8:38XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 5:14FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 28
- Score
- 7-10
(5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:39TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 30
- Score
- 13-10
(11:39) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 11:33XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:19TD RWR. WaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 9
- Score
- 14-16
(3:19) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at LAC 2 for 7 yards (29-D.Florence). Indianapolis challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:53XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:10TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 56
- Score
- 20-17
(:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:00XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:16TD AGA. GonzalezPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 55
- Score
- 21-23
(10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:07.)
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:07XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:54TD BVB. VolekPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 27-24
(4:54) 7-B.Volek up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:50XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 28-24
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).
- 1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +21.13 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 4Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.92 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 6C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 7A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 8D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.60 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
Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing
Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+21.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.
Philip Rivers's top snap (+5.60 EPA): (:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.79 EPA): Paul Manning — (10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:07.)
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) · 51 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +8.92 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +15.4% CPOE · +0.96 EPA/play · +21.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.7% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.914 | +0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.040 | -0.164 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.203 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 49.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +8.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +15.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (Paul Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Chambers (Philip Rivers pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Gonzalez (Paul Manning pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — B. Volek
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 25 (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 9:13) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q2 8:44) — (8:44) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:38) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q2 5:14) — (5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 30 (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 11:33) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q3 3:19); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:53) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 56 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 0:00) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 55 (Q4 10:16); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 10:07) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 7-B.Volek up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:50) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark to LAC 18 for 16 yards (32-E.Weddle). PENALTY on LAC-95-S.Phillips, Face Mask (15 Yards), 9 yards, enforced at LAC 18.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short middle to 29-J.Addai [56-S.Merriman].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:07.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 36-K.Keith INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 2. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 2 for no gain (63-J.Saturday).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:07.)
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Hayden at IND 23. 26-K.Hayden ran ob at IND 24 for 1 yard. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 44-D.Clark to LAC 18 for 16 yards (32-E.Weddle). PENALTY on LAC-95-S.Phillips, Face Mask (15 Yards), 9 yards, enforced at LAC 18.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:20 · LAC 25 · Score 0-6
(9:20) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 44-D.Clark for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:13 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 8:44 · IND 14 · Score 6-7
(8:44) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 8:38 · IND 2 · Score 7-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 5:14 · LAC 28 · Score 7-10
(5:14) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:39 · IND 30 · Score 13-10
(11:39) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 89-C.Chambers for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 11:33 · IND 2 · Score 14-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:19 · LAC 9 · Score 14-16
(3:19) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-R.Wayne pushed ob at LAC 2 for 7 yards (29-D.Florence). Indianapolis challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 18-P.Manning pass - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:53 · LAC 2 · Score 14-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · IND 56 · Score 20-17
(:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · IND 2 · Score 21-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:16 · LAC 55 · Score 21-23
(10:16) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:07.) - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:07 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · IND 1 · Score 27-24
(4:54) 7-B.Volek up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:50 · IND 2 · Score 28-24
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2008-01-13?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-24 in Wild Card, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 28, Indianapolis Colts 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (P. Manning pass) (Q1 9:20) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 8:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Chambers (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 11:39) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 3:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 0:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Gonzalez (P. Manning pass) (Q4 10:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Volek (Q4 4:54) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 5:14, 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), 64.7% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +8.92 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 63.6% completion, +15.4% CPOE, +0.96 EPA per dropback, +21.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+5.60 EPA): (:10) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 13-3 Now 13-4 L
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