Indianapolis Colts (4-10-1) – Los Angeles Chargers (9-6): 3-20
Los Angeles needed a victory to qualify for the playoffs: mission accomplished! It must be said that there was almost nothing in front, like a Nick Foles (16/28, 143 yards, 3 INT) completely lost and out of shape. The defense pushed back the defeat as much as possible, but it was too hard against Justin Herbert (24/31, 235 yards, 1 INT).
The Chargers did not shine, but for all that they knew how to remain serious and applied to win the match with wear. Austin Ekeler (79 yards, 2 TD) did the work on the ground, Keenan Allen (104 yards) in the air. The defense martyred Nick Foles with 7 sacks, a symbol of defense dominance.
Heading to the knockout game for the Chargers, heading to the top 5 draft for the Colts.
A defensive start
Christmas is the season for gifts, and both quarterbacks know it. Nick Foles is the first to make the offering, for a Michael Davis very happy to see the ball arrive in his hand. Probably jealous, Justin Herbert also throws an interception for Rodney Thomas II. One everywhere, ball in the center.
As if that’s not enough, Nick Foles continues his ordeal with another interception, this time for Derwin James (later dismissed for a dangerous and unnecessary move). Herbert does not miss the opportunity, and advances his team despite a porous line. Mike Williams (76 yards) and Keenan Allen take care of finding spaces, and Austin Ekeler is finishing on the ground (0-7).
A field goal exchange later, the two teams return to the locker room with a gap which, although small, seems consistent for a harmless Colts team (3-10).
Nick Foles’ Nightmare
The second half is like the first for Nick Foles, with an interception by Asante Samuel which leads to a field goal for Los Angeles (3-13). The performance of the Colts is weak, and even a fumble from Justin Herbert does not restore points to Indy who fails in the fourth attempt.
Loas Angeles takes advantage of this, with a drive of 88 yards and 6 minutes, all in control and in balance between passing and running. It is again Austin Ekeler who concludes on the ground. The end of the game is a long agony for Jeff Saturday’s men (3-20).
