Final2025 Week 7

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Indianapolis Colts vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 7 2025

Indianapolis Colts

AwayWon

38

Los Angeles Chargers

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24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts61715038
Chargers3014724

IND 38LAC 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    29.9PPR pts

    37/55, 420 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    34.2PPR pts

    16 ATT, 94 YDS, 3 TD, 3 REC, 38 REC YDS

  • Chargers leader

    Oronde Gadsden

    LAC · TE

    29.4PPR pts

    7 REC, 164 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nick Cross

    IND

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Colts 38, Chargers 24: Indianapolis leads from start to finish

Indianapolis led 23–3 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 38–24, though Los Angeles took the second half 21–15. Los Angeles outgained the Colts 445–401, but the Colts averaged 6.9 yards per play.

The Chargers went 8-for-16 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Colts finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play IND 6.9 · LAC 6.0
  • +2 turnover margin IND 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs Chargers
ColtsStatChargers
6.9Yards per play6.0
0Turnovers2
Other team stats
401Total yards445
58Plays74
45%Third-down conversion50%
25:33Time of possession34:27

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Chargers scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Colts vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayINDLAC
1st quarter
12:36INDJonathan Taylor 23-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed60
7:35LACCameron Dicker 43-yard FG63
2nd quarter
14:54INDDaniel Jones → Michael Pittman Jr., 4-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP133
8:56INDDaniel Jones → Tyler Warren, 5-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP203
0:00INDMichael Badgley 36-yard FG Extends lead233
3rd quarter
13:01LACJustin Herbert → Quentin Johnston, 7-yard TDCameron Dicker XP2310
12:03INDJonathan Taylor 8-yard TD run Extends leadDaniel Jones → Michael Pittman Jr., 2-pt conversion3110
6:13LACJustin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 4-yard TDCameron Dicker XP3117
3:33INDJonathan Taylor 19-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP3817
4th quarter
13:40LACJustin Herbert → Oronde Gadsden II, 15-yard TDCameron Dicker XP3824

Fantasy Points: Colts vs Chargers, Week 7 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jonathan TaylorINDRB34.2 PTSRB3
  2. Justin HerbertLACQB29.9 PTSQB2
  3. Oronde GadsdenLACTE29.4 PTSTE2
  4. Keenan AllenLACWR28.9 PTSWR3

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB29.9QB237/5542032631093.0Start/Sit →
Daniel JonesINDQB22.2QB1123/3428820570113.4Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jonathan TaylorINDRB34.2RB3RB1694333380Start/Sit →
Oronde GadsdenLACTE29.4TE2TE———971641Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR28.9WR3WR———14111191Start/Sit →
Michael PittmanINDWR20.8WR14WR———97581
Tyler WarrenINDTE16.9TE7TE———54691Start/Sit →
Ladd McConkeyLACWR15.7WR20WR———159670Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR14.8WR22WR———105980
Quentin JohnstonLACWR11.0WR30WR———62301Start/Sit →
Kimani VidalLACRB7.5RB28RB920054150Start/Sit →
Tre' HarrisLACWR4.3WR70WR———22230Start/Sit →
Ameer AbdullahINDRB3.7RB46RB21901180Start/Sit →
Hassan HaskinsLACRB2.5RB52RB1302220
Adonai MitchellINDWR1.8WR96WR———1180Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1.6TE45TE———2160Start/Sit →
Anthony GouldINDWR1.3WR101WR———1130Start/Sit →
Will DisslyLACTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Tyler WarrenTE55 snaps92%
  2. Jonathan TaylorRB52 snaps87%
  3. Michael PittmanWR52 snaps87%
  4. Alec PierceWR52 snaps87%
  5. Anthony GouldWR39 snaps65%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Alec Pierce31%, 10 targets
  2. Michael Pittman28%, 9 targets
  3. Tyler Warren16%, 5 targets
  4. Jonathan Taylor9%, 3 targets
  5. Mo Alie-Cox6%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor70%, 16 carries
  2. Daniel Jones22%, 5 carries
  3. Ameer Abdullah9%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Quentin JohnstonWR68 snaps89%
  2. Ladd McConkeyWR67 snaps88%
  3. Oronde GadsdenTE60 snaps79%
  4. Keenan AllenWR49 snaps64%
  5. Kimani VidalRB49 snaps64%

Target Share54 targets

  1. Ladd McConkey28%, 15 targets
  2. Keenan Allen26%, 14 targets
  3. Oronde Gadsden17%, 9 targets
  4. Quentin Johnston11%, 6 targets
  5. Kimani Vidal9%, 5 targets
  6. Other9%, 5 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Kimani Vidal56%, 9 carries
  2. Justin Herbert38%, 6 carries
  3. Hassan Haskins6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyler WarrenINDTE5592%516%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR6889%611%0
Ladd McConkeyLACWR6788%1528%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB5287%39%16
Michael PittmanINDWR5287%928%0
Alec PierceINDWR5287%1031%0
Oronde GadsdenLACTE6079%917%0
Anthony GouldINDWR3965%13%0
Keenan AllenLACWR4964%1426%0
Kimani VidalLACRB4964%59%9
Tre' HarrisLACWR3343%24%0
Hassan HaskinsLACRB2533%24%1
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1830%26%0
Drew OgletreeINDTE1830%00%0
Tucker FiskLACTE1317%00%0
Ameer AbdullahINDRB58%13%2
Adonai MitchellINDWR58%13%0
DJ GiddensINDRB35%00%0
Will DisslyLACTE34%12%0
Derius DavisLACWR23%00%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesLACRB11%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB29.928.3+1.6100%55 att—55638%00%
Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR15.725.6−9.988%28% tgt—000%1528%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR28.923.9+5.064%26% tgt—000%1426%
Daniel JonesIND · QB22.218.3+3.9100%34 att—34522%00%
Alec PierceIND · WR14.817.0−2.287%31% tgt—000%1031%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB34.215.4+18.887%70% car—01670%39%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR20.815.3+5.587%28% tgt—000%928%
Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE29.415.3+14.179%17% tgt—000%917%
Kimani VidalLAC · RB7.514.3−6.864%56% car—0956%59%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR11.010.2+0.889%11% tgt—000%611%
Tyler WarrenIND · TE16.98.5+8.492%16% tgt—000%516%
Hassan HaskinsLAC · RB2.54.1−1.633%6% car—016%24%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE1.63.4−1.830%6% tgt—000%26%
Tre' HarrisLAC · WR4.33.4+0.943%4% tgt—000%24%
Ameer AbdullahIND · RB3.73.0+0.78%9% car—029%13%
Adonai MitchellIND · WR1.81.7+0.18%3% tgt—000%13%
Anthony GouldIND · WR1.31.7−0.465%3% tgt—000%13%
Will DisslyLAC · TE0.01.7−1.74%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Colts 32 targets and 23 carries; Chargers 54 targets and 16 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Daniel Jones

IND · QB · 22.2 pts on 18.3 expected

23 of 34 passing for 288 yards, 2 touchdowns; 5 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 29.9 pts on 28.3 expected

37 of 55 passing for 420 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 31 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 28.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Alec Pierce Volume, no payoff

IND · WR · 14.8 pts on 17.0 expected

10 targets (31% of the team's), 5 catches for 98 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 34.2 pts on 15.4 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 38 yards; 16 carries (70% of the team's) for 94 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Ladd McConkey Unlucky

LAC · WR · 15.7 pts on 25.6 expected

15 targets (28% of the team's), 9 catches for 67 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Ladd McConkey →

Keenan Allen Ran hot

LAC · WR · 28.9 pts on 23.9 expected

14 targets (26% of the team's), 11 catches for 119 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Michael Pittman Jr. Ran hot

IND · WR · 20.8 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Oronde Gadsden Ran hot

LAC · TE · 29.4 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (17% of the team's), 7 catches for 164 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Oronde Gadsden →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Anthony Gould played 65% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.
  • Stock down: Mo Alie-Cox played 30% of the snaps, down from a 46% season average.
  • Stock down: Adonai Mitchell played 8% of the snaps, down from a 34% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Oronde Gadsden played 79% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
  • Stock up: Kimani Vidal played 64% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
  • Stock up: Hassan Haskins played 33% of the snaps, up from a 12% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toColts DChargers D
QBs17.413.5
RBs19.118.6
WRs35.825.7
TEs15.110.5

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

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 2% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −17Taylor 23-yd TD run50% → 33%Q1 12:36
  2. +9Dicker 43-yd FG32% → 41%Q1 7:35
  3. −20Jones → Pittman, 4-yd TD40% → 20%Q2 14:54
  4. −12Jones → Warren, 5-yd TD18% → 6%Q2 8:56
  5. −7Taylor 8-yd TD run8% → 1%Q3 12:03

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs Chargers
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
58Plays74
60%Pass rate78%
8.0Yds / dropback6.7
5.2Yds / carry3.4
5/11Third downs8/16

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 16 fewer plays but gained 1.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pierce 31% · Pittman 28% · Warren 16%
  • LAC McConkey 28% · Allen 26% · Gadsden 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs Chargers
ResultINDLAC
Touchdowns53
Field goals11
Punts21
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs01

IND turnover edge: +2

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Colts scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives.
All 17 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:005752:24Touchdown
LACQ1 12:369445:01Field goal
INDQ1 7:3517707:41Touchdown
LACQ2 14:544251:24Punt
INDQ2 13:308804:34Touchdown
LACQ2 8:565372:18Interception
INDQ2 6:383-30:56Punt
LACQ2 5:429723:48Interception
INDQ2 1:549621:54Field goal
LACQ3 15:006701:59Touchdown
INDQ3 13:012140:58Touchdown
LACQ3 12:0310765:50Touchdown
INDQ3 6:135732:40Touchdown
LACQ3 3:3311764:53Touchdown
INDQ4 13:40380:59Punt
LACQ4 12:4121679:14Downs
INDQ4 3:277323:27End 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.

Colts vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Colts and Chargers 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 Colts win
16–01988
Largest Chargers win
31–01993

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

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

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

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs Chargers
ColtsStatChargers
8-9Record11-6
27.4Points per game21.6
345.9Yards per game333.8
5.8Yards per play5.2
24.2Points allowed per game20.0
349.8Yards allowed per game285.2

Colts and Chargers in Fantasy

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

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Colts vs Chargers Week 7 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38–24 in Week 7 of the 2025 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on October 19, 2025. See the Colts' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs Chargers?

The final score was Colts 38, Chargers 24. The Colts led 23–3 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 15, Chargers 21.

What happened in the Colts vs Chargers game?

Indianapolis led 23–3 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and won 38–24, though Los Angeles took the second half 21–15. Los Angeles outgained the Colts 445–401, but the Colts averaged 6.9 yards per play. Jonathan Taylor led all players with 3 catches for 38 yards, plus 16 carries for 94 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Colts none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs Chargers?

Jonathan Taylor led the game with 34.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 7, on 3 catches for 38 yards, plus 16 carries for 94 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Justin Herbert was next with 29.9 (QB2). See Jonathan Taylor's 2025 game log.

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

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 37 of 55 for 420 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 16 carries for 94 yards and 3 touchdowns. Oronde Gadsden (LAC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 164 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor score against the Chargers?

Jonathan Taylor scored 34.2 points in PPR leagues, 32.7 in half-PPR and 31.2 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 7 of the 2025 season, on 3 catches for 38 yards, plus 16 carries for 94 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. He handled 70% of his team's carries.

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

Jonathan Taylor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.2 PPR points on 15.4 xFP (+18.8). Ladd McConkey fell furthest short, with 15.7 points on 25.6 xFP (−9.9). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Colts vs Chargers?

Justin Herbert had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 28.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 29.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Colts beat the Chargers?

The Colts beat the Chargers 38–24 because they averaged 6.9 yards per play to 6.0 and won the turnover battle 2–0.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs Chargers?

The Colts won the turnover battle 2–0: the Chargers gave the ball away 2 times and the Colts not at all. The Colts won the game.

What is the all-time Colts vs Chargers 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 Colts and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 7 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on December 26, 2022, when the Chargers beat the Colts 20–3.

Have the Colts and Chargers met in the playoffs?

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

What is the Colts vs Chargers record since 2021?

The series is tied 1–1 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.