The 2022 NFL season concludes with Monday Night Football from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Indianapolis Colts.
Mike Williams ACTIVE, Jonathan Taylor INJURED RESERVE for Chargers – Colts
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- Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers (8-6; 8-5-1 ATS) are coming off a huge 17-14 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.
The Chargers outgained the Titans in total yards 365-284 and won thanks to Cameron Dicker’s 43-yard field goal with four seconds left in the fourth quarter.
With 48 seconds remaining, Tennessee tied the game at 14-14, but Justin Herbert completed a 35-yard pass to Mike Williams to put the Chargers in field-goal range.
Herbert completed 28 of 42 passes for 313 yards and two interceptions against the Titans. For the third time in 46 games, he failed to throw a touchdown pass.
Mike Williams had four catches for 67 yards, while Keenan Allen had eight receptions for 86 yards. Austin Ekeler and Joshua Kelly each scored a touchdown while gaining 82 yards on 22 carries.
The Chargers have won three of their last four games, including the two preceding them. They’ve only covered once in four games, and that was against the Titans.
Over the last four weeks, Herbert has thrown for 1,289 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. He’s now surpassed the 300-yard mark three times in a row.
Injury Report
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemon Hall | DB | Sun, Dec 25 | Hamstring | Out for Week 16 at Indianapolis. Expected Return – Week 17 |
| Joey Bosa | OLB | Fri, Dec 23 | Groin | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 17 |
| Joe Gaziano | DE | Wed, Dec 21 | Undisclosed | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Christian Covington | DE | Tue, Dec 20 | Pectoral | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 16 |
| Taylor Bertolet | K | Sun, Dec 18 | Quadriceps | Out for Week 16 at Indianapolis. Expected Return – Week 16 |
| Richard Rodgers | TE | Sat, Dec 10 | Knee | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 18 |
| Rashawn Slater | OT | Fri, Dec 9 | Biceps | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 16 |
| Dustin Hopkins | K | Tue, Nov 22 | Hamstring | IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return – Week 16 |
| Otito Ogbonnia | DT | Wed, Nov 16 | Kneecap | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Austin Johnson | NT | Wed, Nov 16 | Knee – MCL | IR. Injured Reserve |
| J.C. Jackson | DB | Thu, Oct 27 | Kneecap | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Jalen Guyton | WR | Tue, Sep 27 | Knee – ACL | IR. Injured Reserve |
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- Indianapolis Colts
In Week 15, the Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1; 6-8 ATS) were defeated 39-36 in overtime by the Minnesota Vikings, extending their losing streak to four games.
The Colts blew a 33-0 halftime lead, allowing the Vikings to mount the greatest comeback in NFL history.
Indy won the turnover battle 3-1, but gave up 518 total yards. Despite Jonathan Taylor leaving the game early in the first quarter with an ankle injury, the Colts gained 171 yards on the ground. Taylor will be out for the rest of the season.
Last weekend, Matt Ryan completed 19 of his 33 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown. Michael Pittman Jr. had ten catches for 60 yards and added 30 yards on two totes, while Zack Moss rushed for 81 yards on 24 attempts.
Chase McLaughlin converted all five of his field-goal attempts, and the Colts’ defense and special teams also scored.
Ryan will be moved to the bench in Week 16, with Nick Foles taking over at quarterback. In Week 2, Foles played a few snaps but did not attempt a pass.
Jonathan Taylor is doubtful for this game.
Injury Report
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylen Granson | TE | Sat, Dec 24 | Ankle | Out for Week 16 vs. L.A. Chargers. Expected Return – Week 17 |
| Kenny Moore | CB | Sat, Dec 24 | Ankle | Out for Week 16 vs. L.A. Chargers. Expected Return – Week 17 |
| Jonathan Taylor | RB | Tue, Dec 20 | Ankle | IR. Injured Reserve |
| John Hurst | WR | Sun, Dec 18 | Ankle | Questionable for Week 16 vs. L.A. Chargers |
| Armani Watts | DB | Wed, Nov 23 | Ankle | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Shaquille Leonard | OLB | Tue, Nov 15 | Back | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Carter O’Donnell | OG | Wed, Nov 9 | Undisclosed | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Tyquan Lewis | DE | Mon, Oct 31 | Knee | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Andrew Ogletree | TE | Thu, Sep 29 | Knee – ACL | IR. Injured Reserve |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | Tue, Aug 30 | Achilles | IR. Injured Reserve |
