The Indianapolis Colts beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24 on October 19, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This Colts vs Chargers match player stats breakdown covers every key number from the Week 7 win. Indianapolis improved to 6-1 and held its grip on the AFC South, while Los Angeles dropped to 4-3 in a crowded AFC West race. The Colts were missing wide receivers Josh Downs and Ashton Dulin, running back Tyler Goodson, and defensive ends Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis. The Chargers welcomed linebacker Khalil Mack back from injured reserve but sat left tackle Joe Alt and lost Justin Herbert to two second-half interceptions. Jonathan Taylor’s three rushing touchdowns and a red zone score of 5 for 5 put the game away for Indianapolis before a late Chargers rally fell short.
Match Overview Table
| Category | Indianapolis Colts | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Date | October 19, 2025 | October 19, 2025 |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| Competition | NFL Week 7 | NFL Week 7 |
| Final Score | 38 | 24 |
| Record After Game | 6-1 | 4-3 |
Pre-Match Context
The Colts entered Week 7 as one of the surprise teams of the 2025 season, riding a 5-1 start built around Daniel Jones and a productive rushing attack. A win in Los Angeles would extend their lead in the AFC South and hand head coach Shane Steichen a victory over his former team. The Chargers had opened the year 3-0 before cooling off, and they needed a home win to stay ahead of a tightening AFC West. Injuries shaped both rosters heading into kickoff. Indianapolis ruled out wide receivers Josh Downs and Ashton Dulin, running back Tyler Goodson, and defensive ends Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis. Los Angeles activated linebacker Khalil Mack and linebacker Denzel Perryman off injured reserve but lost left tackle Joe Alt and backup tackle Trey Pipkins III to inactive status, weakening the offensive line in front of Herbert.
Quarter by Quarter Score Table
| Quarter | Colts | Chargers |
| 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 |
| 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Final | 38 | 24 |
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Jonathan Taylor opened the scoring with a 23-yard touchdown run at the 12:36 mark, capping a five-play, 75-yard drive. The extra point attempt failed, leaving the score at 6-0. The Chargers answered with a 43-yard Cameron Dicker field goal with 7:35 left, cutting the margin to 6-3 heading into the second quarter.
Second Quarter
Indianapolis controlled the entire second quarter. Daniel Jones found Michael Pittman Jr. for a 4-yard touchdown pass at 14:54, then hit Tyler Warren for a 5-yard score at 8:56. Michael Badgley added a 36-yard field goal as time expired in the half. The Colts outscored the Chargers 17-0 in the quarter to lead 23-3 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Los Angeles came out with more urgency. Quentin Johnston caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert at 13:01 to make it 23-10. The Colts responded quickly when Taylor scored his second touchdown on an 8-yard run, and Pittman added a two-point conversion catch for a 31-10 lead. Keenan Allen caught a 4-yard touchdown from Herbert to pull the Chargers within 31-17. Taylor closed the quarter with a 19-yard touchdown run, his third of the game, extending the lead to 38-17.
Fourth Quarter
The Chargers scored their only points of the fourth quarter when Oronde Gadsden II caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Herbert at 13:40, making it 38-24. Los Angeles used a long final drive that ran nearly nine minutes off the clock but turned the ball over on downs without reaching the red zone. Indianapolis played turnover-free from the second quarter onward and closed out the win.
Team Stats Comparison Table
| Category | Colts | Chargers |
| Total Yards | 401 | 445 |
| Total Plays | 58 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of Possession | 25:33 | 34:27 |
| Red Zone | 5/5 | 3/4 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show a game where Los Angeles moved the ball more but could not match Indianapolis in efficiency and ball security.
- The Colts scored on all five red zone trips, while the Chargers converted three of four.
- Indianapolis committed zero turnovers, and Los Angeles gave the ball away twice on interceptions.
- The Chargers held the ball for 34:27 but were outscored by 14 points.
- Jonathan Taylor’s three rushing touchdowns more than doubled the Chargers’ entire rushing output of 54 yards.
- Four Colts sacks on Herbert disrupted several Chargers drives in the second half.
Full Box Score — Indianapolis Colts
Daniel Jones ran the offense efficiently, completing 23 of 34 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Jonathan Taylor did the heaviest lifting on the ground, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries. Alec Pierce led all Colts receivers in yardage, while Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren both scored touchdown receptions.
Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Daniel Jones | 23/34 | 288 | 2 | 0 |
Rushing
| 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 |
Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Alec Pierce | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-Cox | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG (made/att) | XP (made/att) | Total Points |
| Michael Badgley | 1/1 | 3/4 | 6 |
Defense (verified stats only)
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| DeForest Buckner | N/A | 2 | Sacks |
| Grover Stewart | N/A | N/A | Interception |
Full Box Score — Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert put up a career-high 420 passing yards and three touchdowns on a franchise-record 37 completions, but two interceptions and three sacks limited the Chargers’ comeback bid. Oronde Gadsden II was Herbert’s top target by yardage, and Keenan Allen led the team in receptions.
Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Justin Herbert | 37/55 | 420 | 3 | 2 |
Rushing
| 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 |
Receiving
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Oronde Gadsden II | 7 | 164 | 23.4 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | 9 | 67 | 7.4 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 |
| Tre Harris | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 |
| Hassan Haskins | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG (made/att) | XP (made/att) | Total Points |
| Cameron Dicker | 1/1 | 3/3 | 6 |
Defense (verified stats only)
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key Play |
| Camryn Bynum | 8 (3 solo) | 0 | — |
| Derwin James Jr. | 7 (3 solo) | 0 | — |
| Khalil Mack | N/A | 1 | Sack |
Game Leaders / Top Performers
Jonathan Taylor delivered his third three-touchdown game of the season, carrying 16 times for 94 yards and never getting touched on any of his scoring runs. His 132 total yards from scrimmage set the tone for the Colts’ offensive control. Justin Herbert set career highs across the board with 420 passing yards and 37 completions, but his two interceptions in the second half stalled Chargers drives at key moments. Daniel Jones ran the Colts offense without a turnover, finishing 23 of 34 for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Oronde Gadsden II turned seven catches into 164 yards and a touchdown, the biggest receiving day for either team.
| Player | Team | Stat Line |
| Jonathan Taylor | Colts | 16 CAR, 94 YDS, 3 TD |
| Justin Herbert | Chargers | 37/55, 420 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT |
| Daniel Jones | Colts | 23/34, 288 YDS, 2 TD |
| Oronde Gadsden II | Chargers | 7 REC, 164 YDS, 1 TD |
Starting Lineups Table
| Position | Colts | Chargers |
| QB | Daniel Jones | Justin Herbert |
| RB | Jonathan Taylor | Kimani Vidal |
| WR1 | Michael Pittman Jr. | Ladd McConkey |
| WR2 | Alec Pierce | Keenan Allen |
| TE | Tyler Warren | Oronde Gadsden II |
Injury Report Table
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Josh Downs (IND) | Concussion | Out |
| Ashton Dulin (IND) | Chest | Out |
| Tyler Goodson (IND) | Groin | Out |
| Samson Ebukam (IND) | Knee | Out |
| Tyquan Lewis (IND) | Groin | Out |
| Charvarius Ward Sr. (IND) | Concussion | Injured Reserve |
| Joe Alt (LAC) | Ankle | Out |
| Trey Pipkins III (LAC) | Knee | Out |
| Elijah Molden (LAC) | Thumb | Doubtful |
| Khalil Mack (LAC) | Elbow | Active (off IR) |
| Denzel Perryman (LAC) | Ankle | Active (off IR) |
The absences hit both passing games in different ways. Indianapolis played without its top two healthy wide receivers behind Pittman and Pierce, putting more of the receiving load on Alec Pierce and tight end Tyler Warren. Los Angeles got Khalil Mack back for extra pass rush but had to start without left tackle Joe Alt, a factor in the three sacks Herbert took during the game.
Season Series and Head to Head
The Colts and Chargers had not met since a December 26, 2022 game, which Los Angeles won 20-3. This October 19, 2025 meeting was the two teams’ only scheduled matchup of the 2025 season.
| Date | Result |
| December 26, 2022 | Chargers 20, Colts 3 |
| October 19, 2025 | Colts 38, Chargers 24 |
Conference Standings
At the time of kickoff, Indianapolis sat atop the AFC South with a 6-1 record, and Los Angeles was competing in a tightly bunched AFC West at 4-3.
| Team | Record | Division |
| Indianapolis Colts | 6-1 | AFC South |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 4-3 | AFC West |
Broadcast and Stream Information Table
| Detail | Information |
| Network | CBS |
| Kickoff | 1:05 p.m. PT |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium |
| Streaming | Paramount Plus |
FAQ
What was the final score of the Colts vs Chargers game?
The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24 on October 19, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
How many touchdowns did Jonathan Taylor score against the Chargers?
Jonathan Taylor scored three rushing touchdowns on 16 carries for 94 yards, marking his third three-touchdown game of the 2025 season.
How many passing yards did Justin Herbert throw for?
Justin Herbert threw for a career-high 420 yards and three touchdowns on 37 completions, though he was intercepted twice.
Did the Colts turn the ball over in this game?
No, Indianapolis played the entire game without committing a single turnover while the Chargers lost the ball twice on interceptions.
Which Chargers receiver had the most receiving yards?
Tight end Oronde Gadsden II led Los Angeles with seven catches for 164 yards and a touchdown.
Who were the key absences for each team in this game?
The Colts were without wide receivers Josh Downs and Ashton Dulin, and the Chargers played without starting left tackle Joe Alt.
When did the Colts and Chargers last play before this game?
The teams’ previous meeting came on December 26, 2022, when the Chargers won 20-3 in Indianapolis.
Conclusion
The win pushed Indianapolis to 6-1 and kept the Colts in firm control of the AFC South through the first seven weeks of the season. For Los Angeles, the loss dropped them to 4-3 and left the Chargers searching for consistency in a competitive AFC West. Jonathan Taylor’s ground production and a turnover-free performance from Daniel Jones proved decisive, while Los Angeles could not overcome its second-half interceptions despite a big night through the air from Justin Herbert. The Colts next hosted the Las Vegas Raiders, while the Chargers turned around quickly for a Thursday night game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Sources: ESPN, Pro-Football-Reference.com, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, NFL.com, Colts.com, Chargers.com, Yahoo Sports
