Rivers-Smiling

 

The San Diego Chargers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 19-9. Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers threw for 237 yards and 1 touchdown. Chargers Running Back Ryan Mathews rushed for 102 yards and Rookie Wide Receiver Keenan Allen led the Chargers with 107 yards receiving and 1 touchdown. The Chargers defense held Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck to 202 yards passing with no touchdowns and one interception. Colts Kicker Adam Vinatieri scored all the Colts points on 3 field goals and Chargers Kicker Nick Novak kicked 4 field goals.

 

The Colts are now 4-2 and still leading their division and the Chargers are now 3-3. The Colts only rushed for 74 yards as a team and had a total of 12 first downs compared to 24 Chargers first downs. The Chargers converted 50% of their third downs compared to the Colts who only converted 20% of theirs. The Chargers are still in the playoff race and if their defense continues to play like this they should make the playoffs.

 

 

Submitted by Abner Jackson III, Content Writer for STACKS Magazine.