Final2022 Week 16

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts, Week 16 2022

Los Angeles Chargers

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Indianapolis Colts

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers0103720
Colts03003

LAC 20IND 3 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    6.5PPR pts

    24/31, 235 YDS, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    23.9PPR pts

    18 ATT, 67 YDS, 2 TD, 4 REC, 12 REC YDS

  • Colts leader

    Zack Moss

    IND · RB

    8.0PPR pts

    12 ATT, 65 YDS, 1 REC, 5 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Michael Davis

    LAC

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Chargers 20, Colts 3: Los Angeles pulls away from Indianapolis

Los Angeles led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 10–0 after the break to win 20–3. The Chargers finished with a 314–173 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Colts went 0-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Chargers kept the ball for 33:54.

Key advantages

  • +1.2 yards/play LAC 4.7 · IND 3.5
  • +1 turnover margin LAC 2 · IND 3 turnovers
  • +141 total yards LAC 314 · IND 173

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Colts
ChargersStatColts
4.7Yards per play3.5
2Turnovers3
314Total yards173
Other team stats
67Plays50
44%Third-down conversion0%
33:54Time of possession26:06

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Colts scored one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayLACIND
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
8:41LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP70
4:21INDChase McLaughlin 46-yard FG73
0:00LACCameron Dicker 24-yard FG Extends lead103
3rd quarter
6:01LACCameron Dicker 21-yard FG Extends lead133
4th quarter
8:20LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Extends leadCameron Dicker XP203

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Colts, Week 16 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB23.9 PTSRB5
  2. Keenan AllenLACWR21.4 PTSWR9
  3. Mike WilliamsLACWR11.6 PTSWR34
  4. Zack MossINDRB8.0 PTSRB34

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB6.5QB3024/312350151084.7Start/Sit →
Nick FolesINDQB2.7QB3417/291430310031.9

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB23.9RB5RB1867244120Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR21.4WR9WR———14111040Start/Sit →
Mike WilliamsLACWR11.6WR34WR———44760
Zack MossINDRB8.0RB34RB126501150
Michael PittmanINDWR7.9WR45WR———74390
Jelani WoodsINDTE7.3TE23TE———53430
Alec PierceINDWR5.6WR60WR———43260
Joshua KelleyLACRB5.2RB45RB93301190
Parris CampbellINDWR3.9WR76WR———52190
Deon JacksonINDRB3.9RB53RB———3390
Joshua PalmerLACWR3.6WR77WR———32160Start/Sit →
Tre' McKittyLACTE2.0TE46TE———21100
Donald ParhamLACTE1.8TE50TE———2180
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1.2TE57TE———2120Start/Sit →
Jordan WilkinsINDRB0.4RB80RB1401000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Mike WilliamsWR58 snaps85%
  2. Keenan AllenWR57 snaps84%
  3. Austin EkelerRB41 snaps60%
  4. Joshua PalmerWR40 snaps59%
  5. Gerald EverettTE37 snaps54%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Keenan Allen47%, 14 targets
  2. Mike Williams13%, 4 targets
  3. Austin Ekeler13%, 4 targets
  4. Joshua Palmer10%, 3 targets
  5. Donald Parham7%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler56%, 18 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley28%, 9 carries
  3. Justin Herbert16%, 5 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR52 snaps100%
  2. Parris CampbellWR46 snaps88%
  3. Alec PierceWR38 snaps73%
  4. Zack MossRB36 snaps69%
  5. Jelani WoodsTE33 snaps63%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Michael Pittman25%, 7 targets
  2. Parris Campbell18%, 5 targets
  3. Jelani Woods18%, 5 targets
  4. Alec Pierce14%, 4 targets
  5. Deon Jackson11%, 3 targets
  6. Other14%, 4 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. Zack Moss86%, 12 carries
  2. Nick Foles7%, 1 carries
  3. Jordan Wilkins7%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR52100%725%0
Parris CampbellINDWR4688%518%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR5885%413%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5784%1447%0
Alec PierceINDWR3873%414%0
Zack MossINDRB3669%14%12
Jelani WoodsINDTE3363%518%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4160%413%18
Joshua PalmerLACWR4059%310%0
Gerald EverettLACTE3754%00%0
Tre' McKittyLACTE3146%27%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE2344%27%0
Donald ParhamLACTE2435%27%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB2334%13%9
DeAndre CarterLACWR1319%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR917%00%0
Jordan WilkinsINDRB815%14%1
Deon JacksonINDRB815%311%0
Stone SmarttLACTE710%00%0
Zander HorvathLACRB57%00%0
Larry RountreeLACRB46%00%0
Nikola KalinicINDTE36%00%0
Michael StrachanINDWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+5.7Austin Ekeler23.9 PTS vs 18.2 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.2Nick Foles2.7 PTS vs 12.9 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.3 xFPKeenan Allen21.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR21.423.3−1.984%47% tgt—000%1447%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB23.918.2+5.760%56% car—01856%413%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB6.516.3−9.8100%31 att—31516%00%
Nick FolesIND · QB2.712.9−10.2100%29 att—2917%00%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR7.911.7−3.8100%25% tgt—000%725%
Zack MossIND · RB8.09.4−1.469%86% car—01286%14%
Jelani WoodsIND · TE7.38.3−1.063%18% tgt—000%518%
Parris CampbellIND · WR3.98.3−4.488%18% tgt—000%518%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB5.27.5−2.334%28% car—0928%13%
Alec PierceIND · WR5.66.7−1.173%14% tgt—000%414%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —11.66.7+4.985%13% tgt—000%413%
Deon JacksonIND · RB3.95.0−1.115%11% tgt—000%311%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR3.65.0−1.459%10% tgt—000%310%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE1.83.3−1.535%7% tgt—000%27%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE1.23.3−2.144%7% tgt—000%27%
Tre' McKittyLAC · TE2.03.3−1.346%7% tgt—000%27%
Jordan WilkinsIND · RB0.42.3−1.915%7% car—017%14%

Team totals: Chargers 30 targets and 32 carries; Colts 28 targets and 14 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert Unlucky

LAC · QB · 6.5 pts on 16.3 expected

24 of 31 passing for 235 yards, 1 interception; 5 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Nick Foles Unlucky

IND · QB · 2.7 pts on 12.9 expected

17 of 29 passing for 143 yards, 3 interceptions; 1 carry for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Keenan Allen Volume, no payoff

LAC · WR · 21.4 pts on 23.3 expected

14 targets (47% of the team's), 11 catches for 104 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Austin Ekeler Ran hot

LAC · RB · 23.9 pts on 18.2 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 12 yards; 18 carries (56% of the team's) for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Michael Pittman Jr.

IND · WR · 7.9 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (25% of the team's), 4 catches for 39 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Zack Moss Volume, no payoff

IND · RB · 8.0 pts on 9.4 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 12 carries (86% of the team's) for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.4 expected.

Joshua Palmer

LAC · WR · 3.6 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →

Jelani Woods

IND · TE · 7.3 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 43 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock down: Joshua Palmer played 59% of the snaps, down from a 84% season average.

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Zack Moss led the backfield with 69% of the snaps after trailing Deon Jackson before this game.
  • Stock up: Jelani Woods played 63% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
  • Stock down: Deon Jackson lost the backfield lead: 15% of the snaps to Zack Moss's 69%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toChargers DColts D
QBs15.718.0
RBs23.924.9
WRs29.029.9
TEs10.611.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 40% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 40%, stood at 18% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Ekeler 1-yd TD run42% → 20%Q2 8:41
  2. +9McLaughlin 46-yd FG19% → 28%Q2 4:21
  3. −9Dicker 24-yd FG27% → 18%Q2 0:00
  4. −7Dicker 21-yd FG15% → 8%Q3 6:01
  5. −2Ekeler 1-yd TD run2% → <1%Q4 8:20

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Colts
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureIndianapolis Colts
67Plays50
52%Pass rate72%
6.1Yds / dropback2.9
3.2Yds / carry4.9
8/18Third downs0/10

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 17 more plays and gained 3.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Allen 47% · Ekeler 13% · Williams 13%
  • IND Pittman 25% · Woods 18% · Campbell 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Colts
ResultLACIND
Touchdowns20
Field goals21
Punts43
Turnovers23
Turnovers on downs03

LAC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 13-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • Indianapolis's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
  • The Chargers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:00341:40Punt
LACQ1 13:20391:41Punt
INDQ1 11:398473:26Interception
LACQ1 8:13380:45Interception
INDQ1 7:285102:40Interception
LACQ1 4:48311:23Punt
INDQ1 3:253-42:18Punt
LACQ1 1:0713707:26Touchdown
INDQ2 8:418604:20Field goal
LACQ2 4:2113694:21Field goal
LACQ3 15:005203:22Punt
INDQ3 11:38331:35Interception
LACQ3 10:038234:02Field goal
INDQ3 6:01583:09Punt
LACQ3 2:52331:21Fumble
INDQ3 1:31491:38Downs
LACQ4 14:5312886:33Touchdown
INDQ4 8:206232:16Downs
LACQ4 6:04361:05Punt
INDQ4 4:596323:04Downs
LACQ4 1:553-31:55End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chargers vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Colts first met in 1970 and have played 32 times since.

All-time series
20–12Chargers lead, 32 meetings since 1970
Postseason
2–1Chargers won in 2007 and 2008; Colts won in 1995
Largest Chargers win
31–01993
Largest Colts win
16–01988

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. LAC = Chargers win, IND = Colts win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Colts
ChargersStatColts
10-7Record4-12-1
23.0Points per game17.0
359.3Yards per game311.6
5.3Yards per play4.8
22.6Points allowed per game25.1
346.1Yards allowed per game334.0

Chargers vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAC −3.5Chargers covered by 13.5
Total
44.5Under: 23 points scored (by 21.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers24.020−4.0
Colts20.53−17.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
9–5–1
Over/under
6–9
ATS as favorite
5–4–1
ATS as underdog
4–1
ATS on the road
6–2

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
6–9
Over/under
5–10
ATS as favorite
1–5
ATS as underdog
5–4
ATS at home
3–4

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chargers and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Charger or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chargers vs Colts Week 16 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 20–3 in Week 16 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on December 26, 2022. See the Chargers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Colts?

The final score was Chargers 20, Colts 3. The Chargers led 10–3 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 10, Colts 0.

What happened in the Chargers vs Colts game?

Los Angeles led 10–3 at halftime and outscored Indianapolis 10–0 after the break to win 20–3. The Chargers finished with a 314–173 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play. Austin Ekeler led all players with 4 catches for 12 yards, plus 18 carries for 67 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Colts committed 3 turnovers, the Chargers 2.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Colts?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 23.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB5 of Week 16, on 4 catches for 12 yards, plus 18 carries for 67 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Keenan Allen was next with 21.4 (WR9). See Austin Ekeler's 2022 game log.

Who led Chargers vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 24 of 31 for 235 yards and an interception. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 18 carries for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns. Keenan Allen (LAC) led in receiving with 11 catches for 104 yards.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Colts?

Austin Ekeler scored 23.9 points in PPR leagues, 21.9 in half-PPR and 19.9 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 16 of the 2022 season, on 4 catches for 12 yards, plus 18 carries for 67 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 56% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Colts?

Austin Ekeler outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.9 PPR points on 18.2 xFP (+5.7). Nick Foles fell furthest short, with 2.7 points on 12.9 xFP (−10.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chargers beat the Colts?

The Chargers beat the Colts 20–3 because they averaged 4.7 yards per play to 3.5, won the turnover battle 3–2, and outgained them 314–173.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Colts?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 3–2: the Colts gave the ball away 3 times and the Chargers 2 times. The Chargers won the game.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Colts record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 20–12 across 32 meetings since 1970, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Chargers and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on September 8, 2019, when the Chargers beat the Colts 30–24.

Have the Chargers and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2008 playoffs. The Chargers are 2–1 against the Colts in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −3.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 24.0 points for the Chargers and 20.5 for the Colts.

Did Chargers vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 23 points, 21.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Colts?

The Chargers covered by 13.5 against the closing line of Chargers −3.5. The final margin was 17 points.