Colts 17–23 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2008

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

P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 54.3% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.42 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.6% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.88 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 23–17 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 10–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Wayne
Top passer: Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play: (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2009-01-03

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–17 on 2009-01-03. R. Wayne posted a game-high +13.08 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Indianapolis Colts	7	3	7	0	0	17
Los Angeles Chargers	0	14	0	6	6	23

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3LAC 25

LAC 72

+3LAC 68

IND 22

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:02TD
JAJ. Addai
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
6-0
(3:02) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:59XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:18TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 3
Score
7-6
(10:18) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:15XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+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 6:51FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 25
Score
10-7
(6:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:47TD
DSD. Sproles
Points+6
Yard line
IND 9
Score
10-13
(:47) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:42XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
10-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:16TD
RWR. Wayne
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 72
Score
16-14
(8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:10XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:33FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
IND 8
Score
17-17
(:33) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:01FG
PMPaul Manning
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 68
Score
17-17
(:01) 18-P.Manning kneels, dead ball declared at IND 31 for -1 yards.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 8:48TD
DSD. Sproles
Points+6
Yard line
IND 22
Score
17-23
(8:48) 43-D.Sproles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +13.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
2Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +8.42 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
4A. Gonzalez · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
5A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
6D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.89 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 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 (+13.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +3.27 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+7.33 EPA): (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 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) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.42 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.052	+0.090
Offensive success rate	37.2%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.183	-0.140
Rush EPA/play	-0.065	+0.236
Defensive EPA/play	-0.090	-0.052
Defensive success rate	50.0%	62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.05, Los Angeles Chargers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.05 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +4.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +8.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q1 3:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q2 10:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Q2 0:47)
Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (Paul Manning pass) (Q3 8:16)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (OT 8:48)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:51)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 0:33)
Los Angeles Chargers — Paul Manning (Q4 0:01)

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 1 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 2:59) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 10:15) — 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 25 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:42) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 72 (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:10) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LAC 68 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 18-P.Manning kneels, dead ball declared at IND 31 for -1 yards..

Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 22 (OT 8:48) — (8:48) 43-D.Sproles left end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.8% · EPA +7.33]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles to IND 2 for 7 yards (23-T.Jennings). FUMBLES (23-T.Jennings), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 0. Touchback. [WPA -23.0% · EPA -4.78]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles to LAC 37 for 13 yards (54-F.Keiaho). [WPA +22.0% · EPA +2.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND 0. 41-A.Bethea pushed ob at IND 36 for 36 yards (66-J.Clary). PENALTY on IND-99-A.Johnson, Low Block, 1 [WPA -19.5% · EPA -4.04]
Los Angeles Chargers (OT 10:04) — (10:04) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to 89-C.Chambers. PENALTY on IND-23-T.Jennings, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at IND 40 - No Play. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +1.60]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.8% · EPA +7.33]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles to IND 2 for 7 yards (23-T.Jennings). FUMBLES (23-T.Jennings), RECOVERED by IND-79-R.Brock at IND 0. Touchback. [WPA -23.0% · EPA -4.78]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right intended for 89-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND 0. 41-A.Bethea pushed ob at IND 36 for 36 yards (66-J.Clary). PENALTY on IND-99-A.Johnson, Low Block, 1 [WPA -19.5% · EPA -4.04]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete short right to 47-G.Robinson (32-E.Weddle). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.44]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(3:02) (Shotgun) 29-J.Addai up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 2:59 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:18 · IND 3 · Score 7-6
(10:18) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:15 · 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 6:51 · LAC 25 · Score 10-7
(6:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:47 · IND 9 · Score 10-13
(:47) 43-D.Sproles left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · IND 2 · Score 10-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:16 · LAC 72 · Score 16-14
(8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:10 · LAC 2 · Score 17-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:33 · IND 8 · Score 17-17
(:33) 10-N.Kaeding 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · LAC 68 · Score 17-17
(:01) 18-P.Manning kneels, dead ball declared at IND 31 for -1 yards.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 8:48 · IND 22 · Score 17-23
(8:48) 43-D.Sproles left end for 22 yards, 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.
Paul Manning (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2009-01-03?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-17 in Week 18, 2008.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q1 3:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 10:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 0:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (P. Manning pass) (Q3 8:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (OT 8:48) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:51, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 0:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — P. Manning (Q4 0:01, 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), 54.3% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.42 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.6% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.88 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 +13.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+7.33 EPA): (8:16) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 87-R.Wayne for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W

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