Indianapolis defeated Los Angeles 38-24 on October 19, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Colts entered 5-1 and protected the AFC’s top position with their sixth victory. Los Angeles entered 4-2 while pursuing Denver in the AFC West.
Indianapolis played without Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin, Tyler Goodson, and Charvarius Ward Sr. Los Angeles started Andrej Deculus and Bobby Hart because Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins III were unavailable.
Three Indianapolis touchdowns across its first three possessions created the decisive separation. Two interceptions and a stronger rushing game then prevented a complete Chargers comeback.
Match Overview
The Colts controlled the first half before answering each Los Angeles scoring drive during the third quarter. Indianapolis improved to 6-1, while the Chargers fell to 4-3.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Date | October 19, 2025 |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| Competition | 2025 NFL regular season, Week 7 |
| Final score | Colts 38, Chargers 24 |
| Pregame records | Colts 5-1, Chargers 4-2 |
| Postgame records | Colts 6-1, Chargers 4-3 |
| Attendance | 71,124 |
| Game duration | 3 hours, 9 minutes |
Pre-Match Context
Indianapolis opened the season with three consecutive victories before losing at the Los Angeles Rams. The Colts responded by defeating Las Vegas and Arizona, reaching 5-1 before this road game.
Daniel Jones had stabilized the passing game, while Jonathan Taylor led a productive rushing attack. Indianapolis needed another victory to retain the AFC’s leading record and extend its AFC South advantage.
The Chargers opened 3-0 against Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Denver. Losses against the Giants and Commanders followed before Los Angeles defeated Miami in Week 6.
Los Angeles entered one game behind Denver in the AFC West. A victory would have kept the Chargers close to the division lead and strengthened their conference position.
Indianapolis lacked two regular receivers, Downs and Dulin. Ward’s absence also reduced the Colts’ available cornerback depth.
The Chargers faced larger changes along their offensive line. Deculus replaced Alt at left tackle, while Hart started at right tackle for Pipkins.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Indianapolis built a 20-point halftime advantage and matched Los Angeles during the third quarter. The Chargers scored the only fourth-quarter touchdown, but Indianapolis protected its lead.
| Team | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Final |
| Indianapolis Colts | 6 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 38 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 24 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Indianapolis opened with a five-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Taylor completed the possession with a 23-yard run at 12:36.
Michael Badgley missed the extra point, leaving Indianapolis ahead 6-0. Los Angeles answered with Cameron Dicker’s 43-yard field goal.
The Chargers used nine plays and gained 44 yards during their scoring possession. Indianapolis ended the quarter holding a three-point lead.
Second Quarter
The Colts began the quarter by completing a 17-play touchdown drive. Indianapolis converted three fourth downs during the 70-yard possession.
Jones found Michael Pittman Jr. for a four-yard touchdown on fourth-and-two. The play extended Indianapolis’ lead to 13-3.
Indianapolis scored again after forcing a Chargers punt. Jones connected with Tyler Warren for a five-yard touchdown after an eight-play drive.
Los Angeles then lost two scoring opportunities through interceptions. Grover Stewart intercepted Herbert after tipping the pass himself.
Nick Cross later intercepted Herbert inside the Colts’ end zone. Indianapolis converted that takeaway into Badgley’s 36-yard field goal.
The kick came as the half expired. Indianapolis entered halftime leading 23-3.
Third Quarter
Los Angeles opened the second half with a six-play, 70-yard touchdown drive. Herbert found Quentin Johnston for seven yards on fourth down.
Ameer Abdullah returned the following kickoff 81 yards to the Chargers’ 14-yard line. Taylor scored from eight yards two plays later.
Jones completed the two-point conversion to Pittman. Indianapolis restored its three-touchdown advantage at 31-10.
The Chargers answered through a 10-play, 76-yard drive. Herbert completed a four-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen.
Indianapolis responded immediately. Warren opened the next possession with a 29-yard reception before Taylor scored from 19 yards.
The teams combined for four third-quarter touchdowns. Indianapolis entered the fourth quarter leading 38-17.
Fourth Quarter
Herbert completed an 11-play touchdown drive early in the final quarter. Oronde Gadsden II caught a 15-yard pass for his first NFL touchdown.
Los Angeles forced a three-and-out and received another possession with 12:41 remaining. The Chargers then ran 21 plays across 67 yards.
DeForest Buckner recorded a 12-yard sack during that possession. Zaire Franklin later broke up a third-and-long pass near the end zone.
Los Angeles eventually turned the ball over on downs at Indianapolis’ 45-yard line. The Colts controlled the remaining clock and completed the victory.
Team Stats Comparison
Los Angeles produced more total yards and controlled possession for almost nine additional minutes. Indianapolis countered through efficiency, rushing production, fourth-down conversions, and two takeaways.
| Statistic | Colts | Chargers |
| First downs | 24 | 25 |
| Total plays | 58 | 74 |
| Total net yards | 401 | 445 |
| Yards per play | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Net passing yards | 281 | 391 |
| Net rushing yards | 120 | 54 |
| Third downs | 5 of 11 | 8 of 16 |
| Fourth downs | 3 of 3 | 3 of 4 |
| Red-zone efficiency | 4 of 5 | 3 of 4 |
| Sacks allowed | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Penalties | 3 for 42 | 6 for 35 |
| Time of possession | 25:33 | 34:27 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The totals show how Indianapolis won despite running fewer plays and gaining fewer overall yards.
- Indianapolis committed no turnovers, while Stewart and Cross intercepted Herbert.
- The Colts gained 120 rushing yards and limited Los Angeles to 54.
- Indianapolis converted all three fourth-down attempts during the first half.
- The Colts averaged 6.9 yards per play, compared with Los Angeles’ 6.0.
- Indianapolis scored touchdowns on its first three offensive possessions.
Full Box Score: Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis balanced Jones’ passing with Taylor’s rushing production. The offense scored five touchdowns without losing a turnover.
Pierce led the Colts in receiving yards, while Pittman and Warren caught touchdown passes. Taylor supplied every Indianapolis rushing touchdown.
These tables include players who recorded offensive or return statistics. The defensive table contains the team’s eight leading tacklers.
Colts Passing
Jones completed passes to eight different receivers and avoided an interception. His two touchdown passes came during Indianapolis’ first-half scoring run.
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Daniel Jones | 23/34 | 288 | 2 | 0 |
Colts Rushing
Taylor accounted for most of Indianapolis rushing attempts and yards. Abdullah added two productive runs, while Jones gained seven yards.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Jonathan Taylor | 16 | 94 | 5.9 | 3 |
| Ameer Abdullah | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0 |
Colts Receiving
Pierce generated the largest gains and finished with 98 receiving yards. Pittman led Indianapolis in catches, while Warren averaged 17.3 yards.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Colts Kicking
Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt. He made three extra points and missed the attempt following Taylor’s opening touchdown.
| Player | FG | XP | Total Points |
| Michael Badgley | 1/1 | 3/4 | 6 |
Colts Returns
Abdullah’s 81-yard kickoff return created an immediate third-quarter touchdown opportunity. Gould handled three additional kickoffs and averaged 28 yards.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Ameer Abdullah, kickoffs | 2 | 109 | 54.5 |
| Anthony Gould, kickoffs | 3 | 84 | 28.0 |
Colts Defense
The Colts allowed substantial passing yardage but ended two first-half drives with interceptions. Buckner supplied two sacks during the second half.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Kenny Moore II | 8 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Camryn Bynum | 8 | 0 | None |
| Nick Cross | 6 | 0 | 1 INT, 1 PD |
| Mekhi Blackmon | 6 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Johnathan Edwards | 6 | 0 | None |
| DeForest Buckner | 5 | 2 | None |
| Zaire Franklin | 5 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Germaine Pratt | 4 | 0 | None |
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles relied heavily on Herbert after Indianapolis established its halftime lead. Herbert attempted 55 passes and produced three second-half touchdowns.
Gadsden, Allen, and McConkey combined for 350 receiving yards. The running game contributed only 54 yards across 16 attempts.
Chargers Passing
Herbert exceeded 400 passing yards and completed three touchdown passes. His two first-half interceptions prevented Los Angeles from converting promising drives.
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Justin Herbert | 37/55 | 420 | 3 | 2 |
Chargers Rushing
Herbert led Los Angeles in rushing yards despite taking three sacks. Vidal received nine carries but averaged 2.2 yards.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Justin Herbert | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Hassan Haskins | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Chargers Receiving
Gadsden produced the game’s highest receiving total and caught his first professional touchdown. Allen led all players with 11 receptions.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Keenan Allen | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | 9 | 67 | 7.4 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | 7 | 164 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Kimani Vidal | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 |
| Tre Harris | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 |
| Hassan Haskins | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
Chargers Kicking
Dicker converted every kicking opportunity. His first-quarter field goal provided Los Angeles’ only points before halftime.
| Player | FG | XP | Total Points |
| Cameron Dicker | 1/1 | 3/3 | 6 |
Chargers Returns
Miller-Hines handled four Indianapolis kickoffs. Davis returned two kickoffs and produced negative yardage on his only punt return.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines, kickoffs | 4 | 98 | 24.5 |
| Derius Davis, kickoffs | 2 | 49 | 24.5 |
| Derius Davis, punts | 1 | -3 | -3.0 |
Chargers Defense
The Chargers recorded one sack and did not force a turnover. Their secondary produced several pass breakups against Jones’ 34 attempts.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Derwin James Jr. | 7 | 0 | None |
| Tony Jefferson | 6 | 0 | None |
| Jamaree Caldwell | 4 | 0 | None |
| Cam Hart | 3 | 0 | 1 PD |
| Benjamin St-Juste | 3 | 0 | 2 PD |
| Donte Jackson | 3 | 0 | 1 PD |
| R.J. Mickens | 3 | 0 | None |
| Denzel Perryman | 3 | 0 | None |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Jonathan Taylor
Taylor scored Indianapolis’ first, fourth, and fifth touchdowns. His third score restored a three-touchdown lead late in the third quarter.
He averaged 5.9 yards across 16 carries. His rushing production helped Indianapolis maintain balance against the Chargers’ pass defense.
Daniel Jones
Jones completed 23 passes for 288 yards without committing a turnover. His touchdowns to Pittman and Warren established Indianapolis’ halftime advantage.
Jones also completed the two-point pass following Taylor’s second touchdown. Indianapolis averaged eight net yards per passing play.
Justin Herbert
Herbert passed for 420 yards while Los Angeles attempted its comeback. He threw touchdown passes to Johnston, Allen, and Gadsden.
Stewart and Cross intercepted Herbert during the second quarter. Those possessions ended inside Indianapolis territory and produced no Chargers points.
Oronde Gadsden II
Gadsden caught seven passes for 164 yards. His 53-yard reception started the Chargers’ first touchdown drive after halftime.
He later caught a 15-yard fourth-quarter touchdown. It represented the first touchdown reception of his NFL career.
DeForest Buckner
Buckner finished with five combined tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits. His fourth-quarter pressure disrupted Los Angeles’ final extended drive.
Top Performers Summary
The leading performances came from both quarterbacks, Taylor, Gadsden, and Buckner. Indianapolis converted Taylor’s scoring and Buckner’s pressure into the winning margin.
| Player | Team | Primary Production | Game Impact |
| Jonathan Taylor | Colts | 94 rushing yards, 3 TD | Scored three rushing touchdowns |
| Daniel Jones | Colts | 288 passing yards, 2 TD | Led three opening touchdown drives |
| Justin Herbert | Chargers | 420 passing yards, 3 TD | Directed three second-half touchdowns |
| Oronde Gadsden II | Chargers | 164 receiving yards, 1 TD | Produced the game’s highest receiving total |
| DeForest Buckner | Colts | 5 tackles, 2 sacks | Pressured Herbert during the final quarter |
Starting Lineups
Indianapolis started its regular offensive core despite missing two receivers. Los Angeles changed both offensive tackle positions because Alt and Pipkins were inactive.
| Position | Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Offense WR1 | Alec Pierce | Quentin Johnston |
| Offense WR2 | Michael Pittman Jr. | Tre Harris |
| Offense TE | Tyler Warren | Tucker Fisk |
| Offense LT | Bernhard Raimann | Andrej Deculus |
| Offense LG | Quenton Nelson | Zion Johnson |
| Offense C | Tanor Bortolini | Bradley Bozeman |
| Offense RG | Matt Goncalves | Mekhi Becton |
| Offense RT | Braden Smith | Bobby Hart |
| Offense WR3 | Anthony Gould | Ladd McConkey |
| Offense QB | Daniel Jones | Justin Herbert |
| Offense RB | Jonathan Taylor | Kimani Vidal |
| Defense Edge 1 | Laiatu Latu | Tuli Tuipulotu |
| Defense DT1 | Grover Stewart | Jamaree Caldwell |
| Defense DT2 | DeForest Buckner | Teair Tart |
| Defense Edge 2 | Kwity Paye | Odafe Oweh |
| Defense MLB | Zaire Franklin | Denzel Perryman |
| Defense LB | Germaine Pratt | Daiyan Henley |
| Defense CB1 | Johnathan Edwards | Tarheeb Still |
| Defense CB2 | Kenny Moore II | Donte Jackson |
| Defense CB3 | Mekhi Blackmon | Benjamin St-Juste |
| Defense S1 | Camryn Bynum | Derwin James Jr. |
| Defense S2 | Nick Cross | Tony Jefferson |
Injury Report
Indianapolis entered without Downs and Dulin, creating additional receiving opportunities for Gould and Mitchell. Ward’s absence forced Indianapolis to use a reshaped cornerback group.
Los Angeles lost both projected starting tackles. Mack and Perryman returned from injuries and participated, but several other questionable players remained inactive.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Josh Downs, Colts | Concussion | Out |
| Ashton Dulin, Colts | Chest | Out |
| Charvarius Ward Sr., Colts | Concussion | Out, injured reserve |
| Tyler Goodson, Colts | Groin | Out |
| Kenny Moore II, Colts | Achilles | Questionable, active |
| Trey Pipkins III, Chargers | Knee | Out |
| Joe Alt, Chargers | Ankle | Doubtful, inactive |
| Elijah Molden, Chargers | Thumb | Doubtful, inactive |
| Khalil Mack, Chargers | Elbow | Questionable, active |
| Derius Davis, Chargers | Knee | Questionable, active |
| Denzel Perryman, Chargers | Ankle | Questionable, active |
| Jamaree Salyer, Chargers | Knee | Questionable, active |
| Troy Dye, Chargers | Thumb | Questionable, inactive |
| Hassan Haskins, Chargers | Chest | Questionable, active |
Season Series and Head-to-Head
The Chargers lead the complete series 20-12, including a 2-1 advantage across three postseason meetings.
| Date | Matchup | Score | Type |
| 10/19/2025 | Colts at Chargers | Colts 38-24 | Regular |
| 12/26/2022 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 20-3 | Regular |
| 09/08/2019 | Colts at Chargers | Chargers 30-24 OT | Regular |
| 09/25/2016 | Chargers at Colts | Colts 26-22 | Regular |
| 10/14/2013 | Colts at Chargers | Chargers 19-9 | Regular |
| 11/28/2010 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 36-14 | Regular |
| 01/03/2009 | Colts at Chargers | Chargers 23-17 OT | AFC Wild Card |
| 11/23/2008 | Colts at Chargers | Colts 23-20 | Regular |
| 01/13/2008 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 28-24 | AFC Divisional |
| 11/11/2007 | Colts at Chargers | Chargers 23-21 | Regular |
| 12/18/2005 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 26-17 | Regular |
| 12/26/2004 | Chargers at Colts | Colts 34-31 OT | Regular |
| 09/26/1999 | Colts at Chargers | Colts 27-19 | Regular |
| 10/04/1998 | Chargers at Colts | Colts 17-12 | Regular |
| 10/26/1997 | Colts at Chargers | Chargers 35-19 | Regular |
| 11/03/1996 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 26-19 | Regular |
| 12/31/1995 | Colts at Chargers | Colts 35-20 | AFC Wild Card |
| 12/17/1995 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 27-24 | Regular |
| 11/29/1993 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 31-0 | Regular |
| 11/01/1992 | Colts at Chargers | Chargers 26-0 | Regular |
| 10/18/1992 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 34-14 | Regular |
| 11/26/1989 | Chargers at Colts | Colts 10-6 | Regular |
| 10/23/1988 | Colts at Chargers | Colts 16-0 | Regular |
| 12/20/1987 | Colts at Chargers | Colts 20-7 | Regular |
| 11/08/1987 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 16-13 | Regular |
| 11/30/1986 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 17-3 | Regular |
| 11/04/1984 | Chargers at Colts | Chargers 38-10 | Regular |
| 12/26/1982 | Baltimore Colts at Chargers | Chargers 44-26 | Regular |
| 10/18/1981 | Chargers at Baltimore Colts | Chargers 43-14 | Regular |
| 11/07/1976 | Baltimore Colts at Chargers | Colts 37-21 | Regular |
| 10/08/1972 | Chargers at Baltimore Colts | Chargers 23-20 | Regular |
| 09/20/1970 | Baltimore Colts at Chargers | Colts 16-14 | Regular |
Conference and Division Standings
Indianapolis held the AFC’s first seed after Week 7, while Los Angeles occupied the sixth conference position.
| Team | Record | Division Position | AFC Position |
| Indianapolis Colts | 6-1 | First, AFC South | First |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 4-3 | Second, AFC West | Sixth |
Broadcast and Stream Information
CBS carried the game during the Sunday afternoon window. Local and out-of-market streaming availability depended on location and subscription access.
| Platform | Coverage | Details |
| CBS | Television | 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff |
| CBS commentary | Announcers | Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn |
| NFL+ | Mobile streaming | Local live game and replay options |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out-of-market | YouTube and YouTube TV |
| Colts radio | Indianapolis | 93.5/107.5 The Fan and 97.1 HANK |
| Chargers radio | Los Angeles | KFI 640 AM |
| Spanish radio | Los Angeles | Qué Buena 105.5 and 94.3 FM |
Conclusion
Indianapolis left Los Angeles with the AFC’s leading record and maintained control of the AFC South. The Chargers remained in a wild-card position but lost ground within their division.
Early offensive efficiency created the separation. Indianapolis then used its running game, takeaways, and late defensive pressure to protect that advantage.
The Colts next returned home to face the Tennessee Titans. Los Angeles prepared to host Minnesota during the following Thursday night game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colts versus Chargers game?
The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24 at SoFi Stadium on October 19, 2025, during NFL Week 7.
What were Jonathan Taylor’s stats against the Chargers?
Taylor carried 16 times for 94 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught three passes for 38 additional yards.
How many passing yards did Justin Herbert record?
Herbert completed 37 of 55 attempts for 420 yards. He threw three touchdowns, two interceptions, and finished with a 93.0 rating.
What were Daniel Jones’ passing stats?
Jones completed 23 of 34 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns. He avoided interceptions and recorded a 113.4 passer rating.
Who led the game in receiving yards?
Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II led all receivers with 164 yards. He caught seven passes and scored his first NFL touchdown.
What decided the Colts versus Chargers game?
Indianapolis scored touchdowns on its first three possessions, converted every fourth down, avoided turnovers, and intercepted Herbert twice before halftime.
Where was the Colts versus Chargers game played?
The teams played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The announced attendance was 71,124, and kickoff occurred at 1:05 p.m. Pacific.
