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The Los Angeles Chargers have clinched an AFC wild-card berth with a victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.

The Miami Dolphins (8-7) currently sit just ahead of five teams holding 7-8 records: the Patriots, Jets, Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. punched its ticket on Monday night, and there's destined to be another pseudo playoff game before the regular season's end. It will be the Chargers' first postseason appearance under second-year head coach Brandon Staley and with star quarterback

A dominant defensive effort, combined with timely offense from quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Austin Ekeler, gave the Chargers a 20-3 win over ...

[Chicago Bears](/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears) brought pass-rusher [Khalil Mack](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16710/khalil-mack) to L.A., and the Bolts signed cornerback [J.C. [Keenan Allen](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15818/keenan-allen) and [Mike Williams](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045138/mike-williams), who dealt with a hamstring strain and high ankle sprain, respectively, for significant time. The offensive line also lost left tackle [Rashawn Slater](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242283/rashawn-slater) to injured reserve after Week 3. So, there's plenty of room for improvement, and we have opportunities to get better." "I'm so proud of all you guys," team owner Dean Spanos said in the locker room. "We have to finish in the red zone. [Tennessee Titans](/nfl/team/_/name/ten/tennessee-titans). "All three phases of the game. We left a lot out there. "We've been through a lot this year as a team. And that was the point of this since the beginning." 6 seed with a Dec.

Austin Ekeler scored two touchdowns and the Chargers picked off Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles three times in a 20-3 playoff-clinching win.

[Chargers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers) (8-6) and the [Indianapolis Colts](https://www.nfl.com/teams/indianapolis-colts/) (4-9-1) match up heading into their game at 5:15 p.m. The game will be shown on ABC, ESPN, [ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/) and [NFL+](https://www.nfl.com/plus/). As the season winds down, Chargers beat writer [Jeff Miller](https://www.latimes.com/people/jeff-miller) addresses fans’ concerns and questions: After Herbert was sacked for an 11-yard loss, a 16-yard catch on third down by Mike Williams kept the drive alive. The Chargers escaped potential disaster when the offensively barren Colts failed to convert on fourth-and-one in the red zone. A few minutes after James’ ejection, Chase McLaughlin kicked a 46-yard field goal to get the Colts on the scoreboard. James was called for a 15-yard personal foul (unnecessary roughness) and was disqualified when the top of his helmet made contact with head/neck area of Dulin. Colts defensive end Kwity Paye recovered a fumble by Justin Herbert after the Chargers quarterback was sacked by DeForest Buckner and Daye Odeyingbo on third down. Prior to the Herbert fumble, Chargers punt returner DeAndre Carter botched a catch when the ball went through his hands. was ejected from the game after he hit Colts wide receiver hit Ashton Dulin while leading with the crown of the helmet. Another pass to Williams for 16 yards coupled with a 16-yard run by Ekeler spurred the Chargers’ methodical march to the end zone. James was ejected in the first half for an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit on the Colts’ Ashton Dulin.

Austin Ekeler scored on two 1-yard runs and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their first playoff berth since 2018, intercepting Indianapolis quarterback ...

The hit sent Colts receiver Ashton Dulin to the locker room, and Dulin was eventually ruled out with a concussion. Foles was 17 of 29 for 143 yards and threw his final interception in the third quarter. Chris Ballard will be our general manager and the quarterback, it’s very much up in the air right now on what direction we’ll be going.” Foles, making his first start for the Colts, squandered two first-quarter scoring chances by throwing picks. Ryan was inactive behind Foles and backup Sam Ehlinger on Monday night. Justin Herbert threw for 235 yards and Cameron Dicker made two short field goals for the Chargers (9-6), who won their third straight after getting the help they needed this weekend from Las Vegas, Miami, New England and the New York Jets.

Week 16 on the NFL calendar has been yet another bloodbath for public bettors. Coming into Monday Night Football, eight of the 11 most heavily bet teams ...

Only two teams getting 62% or more of the spread tickets have covered (Pittsburgh and Cincinnati), and the Chargers will look to join that short list as 4-point favorites tonight against the Colts. If the Colts are going to cover it will likely be a low-scoring game, as this team simply doesn’t have the firepower to win a shootout. LA is 4-1 against the spread in primetime games this season, and 8-5-1 ATS overall. On the other side of the ball, Justin Herbert and Co. Coming into Monday Night Football, eight of the 11 most heavily bet teams against the spread have failed to cover. The Chargers have allowed fewer than 160 passing yards in both of those outings, and will get back star safety Derwin James from injury tonight.

The three-time Pro Bowler drew a facemask penalty when Michael Pittman Jr.'s helmet came off following a 7-yard catch. Then, two plays later, James was called ...

He had missed the previous two games with a quadriceps injury. Then, two plays later, James was called for hitting a defenseless receiver with the crown of his helmet. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was ejected from Monday night’s game late in the first half after drawing two personal foul calls in three plays against the Indianapolis Colts.

The fifth-year strong safety also had to be looked at by team staff after the play, as the defender led with his helmet on the hit.

James was voted to the Pro Bowl this season, his third selection. He was brought to the Chargers' medical tent for further evaluation. Dulin didn't take too long to get up, but gestured and shook his head as he walked towards the sideline.

James came in with the crown of his helmet and hit Dulin in the head and neck area after Dulin made a short catch. The hit sounded like something exploded on ...

The #Chargers can clinch a spot in the playoffs tonight with a win. More good news? Sources are telling me and @RapSheet that Joey Bosa is expected to ...

NFL Network David Carr's film breakdown of his favorite Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws. It didn't take long ...

Austin Ekeler scores pair of touchdowns as Los Angeles Chargers earn playoff berth with 20-3 win over Indianapolis Colts.

The hit sent Colts receiver Ashton Dulin to the locker room, and Dulin was eventually ruled out with a concussion. Foles was 17 of 29 for 143 yards and threw his final interception in the third quarter. “The guys in that locker room deserve this. “We ran the ball well, but when it’s second-and-14, it’s hard to catch back up. When all four lost, the Chargers simply needed a win to clinch a playoff spot, and they did their part. “It’s been a while,” receiver Keenan Allen said after catching 11 passes for 104 yards, his sixth straight 100-yard game on the road.

Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was ejected from Monday night's game after a helmet-to-helmet hit that left Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin with a ...

"We'll have to look at it, but I know what Derwin's intentions are. "It's a play where [the Colts] obviously laid the guy out in a tough position, which is their fault, not ours, and Derwin made an aggressive play. [Ashton Dulin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4061956/ashton-dulin).

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Austin Ekeler scored on two 1-yard runs and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their first playoff berth since 2018, ...

The hit sent Colts receiver Ashton Dulin to the locker room, and Dulin was eventually ruled out with a concussion. Foles was 17 of 29 for 143 yards and threw his final interception in the third quarter. “The guys in that locker room deserve this. “We ran the ball well, but when it's second-and-14, it’s hard to catch back up. When all four lost, the Chargers simply needed a win to clinch a playoff spot, and they did their part. “It's been a while,” receiver Keenan Allen said after catching 11 passes for 104 yards, his sixth straight 100-yard game on the road.

The Los Angeles Chargers defense only allowed a season-best three points in Monday's Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Yes, Monday night's win came against a Colts offense that has been a sad operation most of the season, but there is optimism the past three weeks aren't a blip for L.A. "They've been the reason we've been in these games the way we have been, because they've been holding our opponents." The Chargers have allowed 11.3 points per game and 225.3 total yards per game since Week 14, both tops in the NFL during that span. has allowed 17 or fewer points in each of the past three games (all wins). The Chargers' defense sacked Foles seven times -- most in a game since Week 16, 2016 -- and picked the QB off three times. "Playing extremely disciplined, doing all the things you need to do to put in a dominant effort like that.

Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert will make their first playoff appearances after Chargers clinch a berth with 20-3 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

for a 30-yard gain that put the ball at the Colts’ 31. His most recent scoring pass went to Williams in the second quarter against Miami on Dec. “I think the Chargers organization has done such a great job these past couple of years,” he said. “It was a dominant performance and certainly one that we expect. So what you have to do is you have to join up with the right guys.” The Chargers’ third-quarter woes were summed up on one play on their opening possession. “For far too long people have talked about the talent of this team and the organization, and that’s ultimately not what gets you where you want to go. 11, 2018, that the Chargers didn’t allow at least one touchdown. “It was a complete performance,” Staley said. He credited the front office — led by general manager Tom Telesco — for putting the team in this position. They improved to 9-6 and are sixth in the AFC, trailing Baltimore (10-5) by one game. “You have to prove your toughness, and that’s what we’ve proven so far this year.

It didn't take long before everyone knew that Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. might be ejected for vicious a hit on Indianapolis Colts receiver ...

Derwin James was ejected in the second quarter of Monday's 20-3 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

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