π Colts 38, Chargers 24 β FINAL
A 21-play, 67-yard drive orchestrated by Justin Herbert fizzled out on the edge of the red zone with just over three minutes left in regulation, all but ending the Chargersβ hopes of a comeback.
After a DeForest Buckner sack and a delay of game penalty, the Chargers came up short on fourth-and-27 when Herbert connected on a 24-yard pass to Quentin Johnston.
Two plays earlier, Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin broke up a 40-yard pass in the end zone intended for Ladd McConkey that could have made it a one-score game.
The Colts then sealed the win with a 22-yard run by Jonathan Taylor and a 13-yard catch by Alec Pierce.
The Chargers converted on two fourth downs during the drive, but it was not enough to fend off a tough loss at home.
Justin Herbert completed 37 of 55 passes for 420 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions.