The Chargers intercept Colts quarterback Nick Foles three times and sack him seven times, dominating a disjointed Indianapolis offense in a 20-3 win that secures an AFC wild-card spot.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Chargers took care of business on Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, dispatching the Indianapolis Colts and clinching an AFC playoff berth with a 20-3 victory, their third in a row after losses in three of their previous four games had cast serious doubts about their postseason dreams.
The Chargers intercepted Colts quarterback Nick Foles three times and sacked him seven times in their best overall defensive game of the season, dominating a disjointed Indianapolis offense. Foles completed 17 of 29 passes for 143 yards as the Colts lost their fifth consecutive game. After the dominoes fell in the Chargers’ favor in recent days, all they needed to do to clinch an AFC wild-card berth was to defeat the Colts and erase years of futility that included an overtime loss to the Raiders on the final day of the regular season last year that sent them to an early vacation.
Two plays earlier, James was penalized for a face mask infraction after Indianapolis wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught a 7-yard pass on a first-and-15 play from the Colts’ 24-yard line. The matching 15-yard penalties ignited the Colts’ first scoring drive.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Insider: 16 things to watch in Colts-Chargers Monday night matchupLos Angeles (8-6) sits in playoff position heading into the season's home stretch, while the Colts (4-9-1) are now mathematically eliminated.
Consulte Mais informação »
Chargers at Indianapolis Colts: Who has the edge?The Chargers go into the Monday night game in Indianapolis with two straight wins, but the Colts have something to prove after blowing a 33-0 lead last week.
Consulte Mais informação »
Chargers can clinch playoff berth by beating Colts on MondayLosses by Jets, Patriots and Raiders put the Chargers in position to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2018 season with a Monday night win over Indianapolis, loser of four in a row.
Consulte Mais informação »
Chargers vs. Colts: FrontPageBets looks at best bets for Monday Night FootballLos Angeles is 8-5-1 against the spread this season and 3-1 as road favorites. The Colts are 6-8 against the spread and 2-0 as home underdogs.
Consulte Mais informação »
Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts matchups, how to watch and predictionCutting down the number of sacks on Justin Herbert will be among the Chargers' priorities as they look to beat the Colts and clinch a playoff berth.
Consulte Mais informação »
Chargers look to clinch playoff spot, but Colts will not break easilyThe Chargers can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Colts on Monday night, but both teams have had their ups and downs during an uneven season.
Consulte Mais informação »