Colts 23–20 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2008

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 69.6% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.76 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.6% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.05 total passing EPA.

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+3.11 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 23–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (11:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.…
Game date: 2008-11-23

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23–20 on 2008-11-23. Paul Manning posted a game-high +14.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	7	7	6	0	23
Los Angeles Chargers	0	10	0	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 17

IND 39

LAC 13

+3LAC 20

+3IND 29

+3LAC 33

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 1:45FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
3-0
(1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:47FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
IND 17
Score
3-3
(11:47) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:05TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 39
Score
3-9
(5:05) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:56XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
3-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:43TD
AGA. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 13
Score
9-10
(:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:38XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:54TD
DRD. Rhodes
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
16-10
(3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:51XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 11:51FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 20
Score
20-10
(11:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:40TD
JHJ. Hester
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
20-16
(5:40) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 22-J.Hester for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:36XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
20-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:35FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
IND 29
Score
20-20
(1:35) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:02FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 33
Score
23-20
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +14.76 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
3Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.05 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
4M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
5V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
6D. Rhodes · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
7C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
8R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+14.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.11 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.56 EPA): Philip Rivers — (11:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis) [98-R.Mathis], RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 25. 79-R.Brock to IND 34 for 9 yards (79-M.Goff).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.76 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.188	+0.155
Offensive success rate	51.1%	58.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.321	+0.287
Rush EPA/play	-0.073	-0.064
Defensive EPA/play	-0.155	-0.188
Defensive success rate	41.1%	48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.19, Los Angeles Chargers +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.19 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +16.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +11.30 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 — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 5:05)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Gonzalez (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 0:43)
Indianapolis Colts — D. Rhodes (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 3:54)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Hester (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 5:40)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:45)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 11:47)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:51)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 1:35)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 39 (Q2 5:05) — (5:05) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 4:56) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 13 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 3:51) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 5:40) — (5:40) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 22-J.Hester for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:36) — 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 29 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 33 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. [WPA +28.8% · EPA +1.15]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-M.Harrison to LAC 34 for 14 yards (23-Q.Jammer). [WPA +20.7% · EPA +1.19]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +3.11]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez ran ob at LAC 17 for 29 yards (42-C.Hart). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.96]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis) [98-R.Mathis], RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 25. 79-R.Brock to IND 34 for 9 yards (79-M.Goff). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.56]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -10 yards (98-R.Mathis). FUMBLES (98-R.Mathis) [98-R.Mathis], RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 25. 79-R.Brock to IND 34 for 9 yards (79-M.Goff). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.56]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 5:05) — (5:05) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.84]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +3.11]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 11-A.Gonzalez ran ob at LAC 17 for 29 yards (42-C.Hart). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.96]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 1:45 · LAC 5 · Score 3-0
(1:45) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 11:47 · IND 17 · Score 3-3
(11:47) 10-N.Kaeding 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:05 · IND 39 · Score 3-9
(5:05) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · IND 2 · Score 3-10
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · LAC 13 · Score 9-10
(:43) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 11-A.Gonzalez for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · LAC 2 · Score 10-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:54 · LAC 1 · Score 16-10
(3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:51 · LAC 2 · Score 17-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 11:51 · LAC 20 · Score 20-10
(11:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:40 · IND 1 · Score 20-16
(5:40) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 22-J.Hester for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:36 · IND 2 · Score 20-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:35 · IND 29 · Score 20-20
(1:35) 10-N.Kaeding 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · LAC 33 · Score 23-20
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

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.
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Paul Manning (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2008-11-23?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in Week 12, 2008.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 6, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Indianapolis Colts 23, Los Angeles Chargers 20.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 5:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Gonzalez (P. Manning pass) (Q2 0:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rhodes (P. Manning pass) (Q3 3:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Hester (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 5:40) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 11:47, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:51, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 1:35, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:02, 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), 69.6% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.76 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 68.6% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.05 total passing EPA.

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

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+3.11 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 38-D.Rhodes for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Indianapolis Colts won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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