"The Chargers had the look. All-gold uniforms. Retro logos. Powder-blue end zones with script from the nostalgic days of Dan Fouts and Don Coryell. But their defense? As dead as disco when it counted most. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, the NFL's leading rusher, trampled the Chargers on Sunday with touchdowns of 23, eight and 19 yards in a 38-24 victory at SoFi Stadium."
"It was just another Sunday for Taylor, who came into Week 7 leading the league in rushing yards and touchdowns, and averaged 5.9 yards per carry against a Chargers defense that had been respectable to this point. That defense allowed an average of 20.8 points in the six previous games. That helped open the passing lanes for Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw a pair of touchdowns and again made an early-season case for Comeback Player of the Year after his career had seemingly flamed out with the New York Giants."
"Justin Herbert kept the home team somewhat in the game with three touchdown passes after halftime but found himself trying to dig out of a deep hole all day. The Chargers actually outgained the Colts, 445 yards to 401, and held the ball for nine minutes longer, but Indianapolis was more efficient with its possessions, better in the red zone, and took advantage of its opportunities."
The Chargers sported retro all-gold uniforms but suffered a defensive collapse that cost them a 38-24 loss at SoFi Stadium. Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns of 23, 8 and 19 yards and averaged 5.9 yards per carry while remaining the league rushing leader. Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and benefited from Indianapolis' rushing success. Justin Herbert threw two first-half interceptions but added three touchdown passes after halftime in a late push. The Chargers outgained the Colts 445-401 and held the ball longer, yet Indianapolis was more efficient in the red zone. Offensive line instability continued to plague the Chargers.
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