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2004 Week 16 · Sun, Dec 26, 2004 · RCA Dome

San Diego Chargers

31

Indianapolis ColtsWinner

34

IND -7 no coverO 56 ✓Dome

Indianapolis Colts 34–31 — decided on the final possessions.

Pre-2018 game — box score & context only; play-by-play visuals start in 2018

Who moved the needle

Top performers

Passing · IND

Peyton ManningQB

27/44, 383 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT

12.8 expected points added

Rushing · IND

Edgerrin JamesRB

22 att, 86 yds, 0 TD

-1.2 expected points added on the ground

Full stat lines

Box score

San Diego Chargers

Indianapolis Colts

Passing

PlayerC/AttYdsTDINTSackedEPA
Peyton Manning27/4438321412.8

Rushing

PlayerAttYdsAvgTDEPA
Edgerrin James22863.90-1.2
Dominic Rhodes2199.501.1
Peyton Manning1-1-1.000.0

Defense (top contributors)

PlayerSoloAstSacksINTPD
David Thornton530.000
Mike Doss620.000
Joseph Jefferson330.000
Anthony Floyd410.000
Cato June500.001
Rob Morris400.012
Josh Williams200.000
Cory Bird110.000
Montae Reagor200.001
Robert Mathis200.000

Closing number vs result

Betting context

Closing spread
IND -7
Closing total
56
SD moneyline
IND moneyline

Colts closed -7, won by 3 — but didn't cover.

Total closed 56; the game landed 65 — over by 9.0.

Conditions and crew

Game environment

Venue
RCA Dome
Roof / surface
dome · astroturf
Kickoff weather
Indoors — weather neutralized
Referee
Walt Anderson
Rest
SD 7 days · IND 7 days
Coaches
Marty Schottenheimer vs Tony Dungy