Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 26–22 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Tied 13–13 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Hilton
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMB…
- Game date
- 2016-09-25
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–22 on 2016-09-25. T. Hilton posted a game-high +11.95 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
(14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
(6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a sack for -11 yards
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
(8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
(1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 8:58FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 0-3
(8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:43TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 6
- Score
- 0-9
(3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:39XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:56FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 3-10
(14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:09FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 16
- Score
- 6-10
(14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:30FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 6-13
(6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:08TD CRC. ReidPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 28
- Score
- 12-13
(1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a sack for -11 yards
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:55XP JLJ. LamboPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 13-13
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 19-13
(8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:43TD RTR. TurbinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 19-19
(2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 2:39XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 19-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:38FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 22-20
(7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 1:28TD THT. HiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 63
- Score
- 22-26
(1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.95 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 3Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.84 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6
Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 7S. McGrath · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 8D. McCluster · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 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
T. Hilton — IND · Receiving
T. Hilton posted the highest total EPA (+11.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
T. Hilton's top snap (+5.54 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.26 EPA): A. Luck — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.45 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.049 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.271 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.049 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.05, Indianapolis Colts -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -2.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -3.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Frank Gore Jr.
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Reid
- Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Turbin
- Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 3:39) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 16 (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q2 1:08); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 0:55) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 2:43) — (2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:39) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 63 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry to LAC 38 for 14 yards (26-C.Geathers). FUMBLES (26-C.Geathers), RECOVERED by IND-29-M.Adams at LAC 44. 29-M.Adams to LAC 44 for no gain (8
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:45) — (14:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 80-C.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at IND 33. 26-C.Hayward to IND 12 for 21 yards (80-C.Rogers). PENALTY on IND-80-C.Rogers, Face Mask (1
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 25 for -8 yards (93-E.Walden). FUMBLES (93-E.Walden), RECOVERED by IND-90-K.Langford at IND 23. 90-K.Langford to IND 23 for no gain (68-M.Slauson). PENALTY o
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:45) — (14:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right intended for 80-C.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at IND 33. 26-C.Hayward to IND 12 for 21 yards (80-C.Rogers). PENALTY on IND-80-C.Rogers, Face Mask (1
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 25 for -8 yards (93-E.Walden). FUMBLES (93-E.Walden), RECOVERED by IND-90-K.Langford at IND 23. 90-K.Langford to IND 23 for no gain (68-M.Slauson). PENALTY o
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 8:58 · LAC 20 · Score 0-3
(8:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · LAC 6 · Score 0-9
(3:43) (Run formation) 23-F.Gore up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 3:39 · LAC 15 · Score 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · IND 25 · Score 3-10
(14:56) 2-J.Lambo 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 14:09 · IND 16 · Score 6-10
(14:09) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:30 · LAC 15 · Score 6-13
(6:30) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · LAC 28 · Score 12-13
(1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at LAC 37 for -9 yards (57-J.Brown, 31-A.Phillips). FUMBLES (57-J.Brown), RECOVERED by LAC-91-C.Reid at LAC 39. 91-C.Reid for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Credit Brown with a - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · IND 15 · Score 13-13
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:27 · IND 1 · Score 19-13
(8:27) (Run formation) 79-K.Wiggins reported in as eligible. 28-M.Gordon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:43 · LAC 1 · Score 19-19
(2:43) (Run formation) 63-A.Blythe reported in as eligible. 33-R.Turbin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:39 · LAC 15 · Score 19-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:38 · IND 9 · Score 22-20
(7:38) 2-J.Lambo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · LAC 63 · Score 22-26
(1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2016-09-25?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-22 in Week 3, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 22, Indianapolis Colts 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 3:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Reid (Q2 1:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q3 8:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Turbin (Q3 2:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:28) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 8:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 14:09, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 7:38, 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?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 53.3% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.45 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts?
T. Hilton (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.54 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 13-T.Hilton for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 26-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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