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The San Diego Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–17 at home at Qualcomm Stadium in overtime in the Wild Card round of the 2008 playoffs on January 3, 2009. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
It was the only game of the 2008 playoffs to need overtime.
The Colts went 12–4 in the regular season and the Chargers went 8–8. The Chargers’ run ended in the Divisional round, a 35–24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The loss ended the Colts’ season.
In their previous meeting, the Indianapolis Colts won 23–20 on November 23, 2008. When they met again, the San Diego Chargers won 36–14 on November 28, 2010.
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 Chargers lead the series 4–3 after meeting No. 7 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.
