NFL Week 16 top plays: Chargers battling Colts on MNF

Week 16 of the NFL season comes to a close with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers on the road to take on the Nick Foles-led Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday Night Football.

The Chargers (8-6) need a victory over the Colts (4-9-1) to keep their division championship hopes afloat.

Here are the top plays!

Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts

Not on the Chargers’ watch, Nick

After winning a challenge to get the first down on fourth down, the Colts wanted to hit a home run. Instead, they struck out swinging as Michael Davis was waiting for Foles’ throw to get the interception. 

Herbert gets picked off, too

Just a few plays after the Chargers intercepted Foles, the Colts got some payback. On third-and-2, Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas ended up with the ball in his hands as Herbert’s throw was deflected. 

How did he keep his feet in?

Derwin James somehow kept his feet inbounds to make the interception and give the Chargers the ball back, marking three straight possessions that ended in a pick between both teams. 

Tossin’ it side-armed 

Herbert was able to throw a completion to Mike Williams despite the pressure by throwing the ball side–armed. Williams took the grab 18 yards to get the Chargers into the red zone.  

The excellent Ekeler 

Austin Ekeler capped off the Chargers’ 13-play drive that lasted for nearly half of the second quarter by running in for a 1-yard score to break the scoreless tie.

James ejected

The Chargers star safety was thrown out of the game following his hard helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts receiver Ashton Dulin. Both players went to the blue medical tent following the play to get evaluated for concussions. It was also James’ second 15-yard penalty in three plays after he took off Colts receiver Michael Pittman’s helmet following a reception, earning him a facemask penalty. 

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