Colts 38–24 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2025

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.7% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +10.32 total passing EPA. D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 63.9% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.83 total passing EPA.

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

D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.88 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce to LAC 25 for 48 yards (23-T.Jefferson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 38–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 23–3 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dre'Mont Jones
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 90…
Game date: 2025-10-19

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38–24 on 2025-10-19. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +14.83 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 29 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	6	17	15	0	0	38
Los Angeles Chargers	3	0	14	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 25

IND 7

IND 4

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 12:42TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 23
Score
6-0
(12:42) 28-J.Taylor right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:39FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
IND 25
Score
6-3
(7:39) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD
Michael Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
12-3
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 11-M.Pittman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:54XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-3
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:00TD
Tyler Warren
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
19-3
(9:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short middle to 84-T.Warren for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 8:56XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
20-3
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:03FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
23-3
(:03) 12-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 13:05TD
Quentin Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
23-9
(13:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 13:01XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
23-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:08TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
29-10
(12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 12:03Safety
Dre'Mont Jones
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
31-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-D.Jones pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:18TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
IND 4
Score
31-16
(6:18) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:13XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
31-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:37TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 19
Score
37-17
(3:37) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 3:33XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
38-17
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. ** Injury Update: LAC-90-T.Tart has returned to the game.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:46TD
Oronde Gadsden II
Points+6
Yard line
IND 15
Score
38-23
(13:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-O.Gadsden for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 13:40XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
38-24
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dre'Mont Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +14.83 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.32 total EPA · 63 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
3Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +9.14 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4Oronde Gadsden II · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
5Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6Tyler Warren · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
7Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
8Tre' Harris · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 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

Dre'Mont Jones — IND · Passing

Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+14.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (+4.88 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce to LAC 25 for 48 yards (23-T.Jefferson).

Biggest single play (-5.33 EPA): Justin Herbert — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Stewart at IND 34. 90-G.Stewart to IND 37 for 3 yards (10-J.Herbert; 74-A.Deculus).

Quarterback report card

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 63 dropbacks · 58.7% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +10.32 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +14.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.372	+0.090
Offensive success rate	56.2%	47.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.412	+0.164
Rush EPA/play	+0.504	-0.108
Defensive EPA/play	-0.090	-0.372
Defensive success rate	52.2%	43.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, +27.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q1 12:42)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — Tyler Warren (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 9:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 13:05)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 12:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 6:18)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 3:37)
Los Angeles Chargers — Oronde Gadsden II (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 13:46)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 7:39)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Badgley (Q2 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 23 (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 28-J.Taylor right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the IND 25 (Q1 7:39) — (7:39) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 11-M.Pittman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 14:54) — 12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short middle to 84-T.Warren for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 8:56) — 12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 12-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 15–14. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 13:01) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q3 12:03) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-D.Jones pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 6:13) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 3:33) — 12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. ** Injury Update: LAC-90-T.Tart has returned to the game..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-O.Gadsden for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 13:40) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce to LAC 25 for 48 yards (23-T.Jefferson). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep left to 1-Q.Johnston. PENALTY on IND-29-M.Blackmon, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at LAC 46 - No Play. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.96]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 11-M.Pittman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.88]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 84-T.Warren pushed ob at LAC 36 for 29 yards (27-R.Mickens). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.11]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Stewart at IND 34. 90-G.Stewart to IND 37 for 3 yards (10-J.Herbert; 74-A.Deculus). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -5.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Stewart at IND 34. 90-G.Stewart to IND 37 for 3 yards (10-J.Herbert; 74-A.Deculus). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -5.33]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce to LAC 25 for 48 yards (23-T.Jefferson). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 1-Q.Johnston INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Cross at IND -5. Touchback. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -4.61]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 13:01) — 11-C.Dicker kicks 60 yards from LAC 35 to IND 5. 26-A.Abdullah pushed ob at LAC 14 for 81 yards (36-J.Taylor). [WPA +2.8% · EPA +4.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 12:42 · LAC 23 · Score 6-0
(12:42) 28-J.Taylor right tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 7:39 · IND 25 · Score 6-3
(7:39) 11-C.Dicker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LAC 4 · Score 12-3
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short right to 11-M.Pittman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · LAC 15 · Score 13-3
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:00 · LAC 5 · Score 19-3
(9:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short middle to 84-T.Warren for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 8:56 · LAC 15 · Score 20-3
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · LAC 18 · Score 23-3
(:03) 12-M.Badgley 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 13:05 · IND 7 · Score 23-9
(13:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 13:01 · IND 15 · Score 23-10
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 12:08 · LAC 8 · Score 29-10
(12:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q3 12:03 · LAC 2 · Score 31-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-D.Jones pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:18 · IND 4 · Score 31-16
(6:18) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:13 · IND 15 · Score 31-17
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:37 · LAC 19 · Score 37-17
(3:37) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:33 · LAC 15 · Score 38-17
12-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. ** Injury Update: LAC-90-T.Tart has returned to the game.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:46 · IND 15 · Score 38-23
(13:46) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 86-O.Gadsden for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:40 · IND 15 · Score 38-24
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2025-10-19?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24 in Week 7, 2025.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 17, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 15, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 38, Los Angeles Chargers 24.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q1 12:42) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (D. Jones pass) (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Warren (D. Jones pass) (Q2 9:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 13:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 12:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 6:18) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 3:37) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — O. Gadsden (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 13:46) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 7:39, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 0:03, 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?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.7% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +10.32 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 63.9% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.83 total passing EPA.

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

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.88 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep left to 14-A.Pierce to LAC 25 for 48 yards (23-T.Jefferson)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

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