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Colts Crush Chargers in Dominant Road Victory
19 Oct
Summary
- Colts beat Chargers 38-24 for 6th win
- Jonathan Taylor scores 3 touchdowns
- Colts led 23-3 at halftime
On October 16, 2022, the Indianapolis Colts traveled to Los Angeles and delivered a convincing 38-24 victory over the Chargers. Quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Jonathan Taylor continued his stellar season with three more scores.
The Colts, who now lead the AFC South with a 6-1 record, jumped out to a 23-3 halftime advantage. They scored on their opening drive with a 23-yard touchdown run by Taylor and never relinquished the lead. The Chargers, despite a career-high 423 passing yards from Justin Herbert, were limited to just 10 rushing yards in the first half.
While the Chargers rallied with three second-half touchdowns, the Colts maintained control throughout. Taylor added an 8-yard rushing score in the third quarter, and Jones connected with Michael Pittman Jr. and Tyler Warren for additional touchdowns. The Colts' defense also stepped up, limiting the Chargers' offense until the final minutes of the game.
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This win marks the Colts' first victory over the Chargers since 2016 and snaps a five-game skid for the team in Los Angeles. The Colts' 6-1 start is their best since 2009, and they now hold a commanding lead in the AFC South division.
