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The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Diego Chargers 34–31 at home at RCA Dome in overtime in Week 16 of the 2004 regular season on December 26, 2004. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 16 to need overtime.
The result moved the Colts to 12–3 and dropped the Chargers to 11–4. It was the Colts’ eighth straight win. The Chargers finished 2004 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Colts finished 2004 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 27–19 on September 26, 1999. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 26–17 on December 18, 2005.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Colts lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 1999 Full series history
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
Shane Steichen said the starting defensive end will miss time, and Jeremy Fowler reported a three-to-four-week absence for a pass rush that has produced just 1.5 sacks from its edge group.
