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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
4-3 212.56
209.01
 
VS
proj
Indianapolis Colts
195.46 2-5
215.44

Los Angeles Chargers overcome multiple busts, beat Indianapolis Colts, 212.56-195.46

Despite multiple starters putting up negative or 0 points, Los Angeles Chargers were able to persevere and earn the win, emerging victorious with a 212.56-195.46 victory over Indianapolis Colts. Indianapolis Colts took a 100.26-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Parris Campbell (23 points) and Bobby Okereke (21). But Los Angeles Chargers held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Austin Ekeler, who racked up 127 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns for 35.7 points, and Mike Williams, who caught 7 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown (21.6 points). Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) will look to rack up another win against Los Angeles Rams, while Indianapolis Colts (2-5) match up against Green Bay Packers in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Indianapolis Colts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 37-23 loss to the Seahawks, Johnson scored 13 points to more-than-double his 5.13-point projection. He made 5 tackles and recorded a sack to beat his projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any DT in the league this season. In Week 8, Johnson and the Chargers will face the Falcons.
Austin Johnson

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 212.56
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
35.7
20.5
16.8%
2
Mike Williams
WR
21.6
15.35
10.2%
3
Foye Oluokun
LB
20
16.96
9.4%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
17.76
27.75
8.4%
Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 195.46
1
Parris Campbell
WR
23
7.35
11.8%
2
Bobby Okereke
LB
21
15.82
10.7%
3
Christian Kirksey
LB
18
13.47
9.2%
4
Myles Jack
LB
18
14.72
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Chase McLaughlin had a 50-yard field goal for Indianapolis Colts, contributing to a 135.96-35.70 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Indianapolis Colts
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already midway through the season, and that means it's time to check in on the Standings.
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the squad is averaging the 6th-most points per game in the league (218.18 ppg), propelling Los Angeles Chargers to the No. 8 spot in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Austin Ekeler
MVP
380 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 357 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Best Drafted
Foye Oluokun
Best Acquisition
70 Tackles, 1 Sack
Indianapolis Colts
To be fair, it could be worse. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 182.35, Indianapolis Colts hold the No. 17 spot in the Standings. While the squad currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs, there's still time to make a run.
Important Players
Myles Jack
MVP
68 Tackles
Jonathan Taylor
Best Drafted
386 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Bobby Okereke
Best Acquisition
65 Tackles

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Los Angeles Chargers are doing a better job of that, averaging 218.18 versus Indianapolis Colts's 182.35.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) have a better record than Indianapolis Colts (2-5).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Indianapolis Colts has left more points on the bench this season (289.98) than Los Angeles Chargers (172.6).
Once Los Angeles Chargers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Indianapolis Colts (1 vs 0).
Los Angeles Chargers are clutch masters, with more close wins than Indianapolis Colts (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Indianapolis Colts - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Los Angeles Chargers (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Los Angeles Chargers have outscored Indianapolis Colts at QB, RB, TE, and IDP this season.
Los Angeles Chargers has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Indianapolis Colts this season (-36).
There's not much good to say about Indianapolis Colts this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!