Colts 24–30 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2019

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 59.5% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.97 total passing EPA. J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 70.0% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.98 total passing EPA.

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

M. Mack (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.61 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–24 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 6–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Marlon Mack
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (8:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 29-M…
Game date: 2019-09-08

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 30–24 on 2019-09-08. Marlon Mack posted a game-high +9.61 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	6	10	8	0	24
Los Angeles Chargers	7	10	7	0	6	30

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 1

LAC 4

IND 28

+3IND 22

+3LAC 26

IND 55

LAC 63

+1LAC 15

LAC 19

+2LAC 2

IND 7

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:00TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
0-6
(3:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:55XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
0-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:06TD
THT. Hilton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
6-7
(10:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 6:06TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
IND 28
Score
6-13
(6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:58XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
6-14
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:06FG
TLT. Long
Points+3
Yard line
IND 22
Score
6-17
(1:06) 1-T.Long 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 11:19FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 26
Score
9-17
(11:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:38TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
IND 55
Score
9-23
(8:38) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:27XP
TLT. Long
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
9-24
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:51TD
Marlon Mack
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 63
Score
15-24
(7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:40XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
16-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:48TD
THT. Hilton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 19
Score
22-24
(:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:38Safety
Marlon Mack
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
24-24
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
OT 5:05TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
24-30
(5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Marlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +9.61 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.97 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4Jacoby Brissett · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +6.98 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
5Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
8D. Funchess · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 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

Marlon Mack — IND · Rushing

Marlon Mack posted the highest total EPA (+9.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Marlon Mack's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.37 EPA): Philip Rivers — (8:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND -6. 29-M.Hooker pushed ob at IND 20 for 26 yards (12-T.Benjamin).

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.97 total EPA
Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.183	+0.230
Offensive success rate	51.3%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.233	+0.190
Rush EPA/play	+0.301	+0.185
Defensive EPA/play	-0.230	-0.183
Defensive success rate	49.4%	48.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts +0.18, Los Angeles Chargers +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +14.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +17.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 3:00)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q2 10:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 6:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 8:38)
Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack (Q3 7:51)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q4 0:48)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (OT 5:05)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — T. Long (Q2 1:06)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 11:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 2:55) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 28 (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 5:58) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 1-T.Long 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 55 (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 8:27) — 1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 63 (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 7:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 8–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q4 0:48); Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:38) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 7 (OT 5:05) — (5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (OT 5:05) — (5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +32.2% · EPA +1.76]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:38) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +1.05]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.41]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers scrambles right end ran ob at LAC 45 for 6 yards (99-J.Houston). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -0.17]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 8-R.Sanchez punts 39 yards to LAC 28, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 20-D.King MUFFS catch, touched at LAC 30, RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at LAC 27. 30-G.Odum to LAC 27 for no gain (27-J.Watkins). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.64]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND -6. 29-M.Hooker pushed ob at IND 20 for 26 yards (12-T.Benjamin). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -5.37]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +5.37]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 8-R.Sanchez punts 39 yards to LAC 28, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 20-D.King MUFFS catch, touched at LAC 30, RECOVERED by IND-30-G.Odum at LAC 27. 30-G.Odum to LAC 27 for no gain (27-J.Watkins). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.64]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 3:00 · IND 1 · Score 0-6
(3:00) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:55 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 10:06 · LAC 4 · Score 6-7
(10:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 6:06 · IND 28 · Score 6-13
(6:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:58 · IND 15 · Score 6-14
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 1:06 · IND 22 · Score 6-17
(1:06) 1-T.Long 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 11:19 · LAC 26 · Score 9-17
(11:19) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:38 · IND 55 · Score 9-23
(8:38) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:27 · IND 15 · Score 9-24
1-T.Long extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-5-T.Taylor.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:51 · LAC 63 · Score 15-24
(7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:40 · LAC 15 · Score 16-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:48 · LAC 19 · Score 22-24
(:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 13-T.Hilton for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stand
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q4 0:38 · LAC 2 · Score 24-24
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 25-M.Mack rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 5:05 · IND 7 · Score 24-30
(5:05) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 7 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.
Marlon Mack (Indianapolis Colts) 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 Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2019-09-08?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 30-24 in Week 1, 2019.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 8, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Los Angeles Chargers 30.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 3:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 10:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 6:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 8:38) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q3 7:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 0:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (OT 5:05) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Long (Q2 1:06, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 11:19, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 59.5% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.97 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 70.0% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.98 total passing EPA.

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

Marlon Mack (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.61 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (7:51) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Now 0-1 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 1-0 W

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