The Chargers are teeming with offensive talent, but on Monday night, it was the Bolts’ defense that came up trumps.Indianapolis couldn’t handle a frantic Los Angeles front seven and roaming ball hawks in the secondary. Ultimately, that defense that propelled Brandon Staley’s squad to a 20-3 victory that clinched a spot in the NFL playoffs.MORE: Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday gave Nick Foles the start at quarterback on Monday. He was unable to contend with the likes of Khalil Mack, who nabbed his first sack in five weeks. When Foles was able to escape the pre sure, he was greeted by a sea of limbs in the secondary.MORE:The veteran QB was picked off twice once Deion Sanders Jersey by Derwin James and once by Asante Samuel Jr. And although the Bolts’ offense wasn’t particularly prolific Justin Herbert failed to throw a touchdown pa s for the second week in a row the field position Los Angeles routinely got and the amount of time Colts defenders were forced to stay on the field made this game something of a boat race.MORE: Austin Ekeler added to his league-leading total with his 15th and 16th touchdowns of the season, both on the ground. The burly back carved through Indianapolis’ defense for 79 total yards (67 rushing, 12 receiving). Keenan Allen had 11 catches on 14 targets for 104 yards. Mike Williams added 76 receiving yards.MORE: LA is in the postseason for the first time since 2018. With Herbert, Allen, Williams, Mack, James and a potentially returning Joey Bosa, this squad will be looking to make waves come crunch time.MORE:The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights from the Los Angeles-Indianapolis “Monday Night Football” clash. Below are the results as they happened at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. 1234FChargers0103720Colts03003 11:03 p.m.:Chargers clinch their playoff spot with a 20-3 win over the Colts.10:46 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS!A familiar image dawns on Indianapolis fans once more. Foles’ attempt to hit Pittman falls harmle sly to the turf, handing the ball back to Los Angeles at midfield.10:37 p.m.:TOUCHDOWN!Ekeler seemingly puts the game on ice, cutting inside to find the end zone from two yards out.Indianapolis’ defense could only hold for so long.. has another! Did this affect your matchup? : on ESPN: Stream on NFL+ NFL CeeDee Lamb Jersey (@NFL) Chargers 20, Colts 310:33 p.m.:Wiliams does it again, fielding a reception past the first down line. Just zapping the life out of this Indianapolis crowd at the moment.10:30 p.m.:Williams finds acres of room in Indy’s zone coverage and plods forward for 26 yards. Have to imagine this Colts defense is tired after being on the field all this time.10:27 p.m.:TURNOVER ON DOWNS!The Chargers front line stuffs Foles on the quarterback sneak. Have to ask questions from Saturday there, who opted to use Pittman as the battering ram to propel Foles rather than a Emmitt Smith T Shirts tight end or blocker.Indys front four forces a turnover : on ESPN: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) End of third quarter: Chargers 13, Colts 310:23 p.m.:Foles hits Pittman with a duck of a pa s, one that puts Indianapolis right on the cusp of the first down marker with one down to go. Looks like the offense is coming back on the field. But that play won’t happen until after the quarter interval.10:20 p.m.: FUMBLE!This Indianapolis front seven is making a helluva statement today! This time, it’s Buckner who gets to Herbert, dislodging the ball in the proce s. Kwity Paye gets to it first and the Colts are in busine s, taking the ball just inside the red zone.Indys front four forces a turnover : on ESPN: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) Huge play by Indy’s defense.10:16 p.m.:Bit of a nervy moment for the Bolts, who muff the ball on the punt return. Fortunately, the ball sputters toward the sidelines, with the referees ruling that a player standing out of bounds got in contact with it first, ruling the play dead.Bit of a close call, though.10:14 p.m.:Khalil Mack gets to Foles with ease, putting him on his back to break a five-game sackle s streak.Colts are 0-5 on third down. Not great.10:07 p.m. FIELD GOAL!Dicker sinks another chippy to push Los Angeles’ lead to double digits.10:04 p.m.:That Colts backline got to tightening up, holding the Bolts on third down. However, Brandon Staley and company shows some onions, taking the field again for fourth down and converting as Herbert hits Allen for an intermediate gain.10:01 p.m.: INTERCEPTION!Indianapolis’ first drive of the second half ends in heartbreak, with Foles sending his third pa s into Chargers’ arms. Poor poor showing by the veteran so far.Asante Samuel Jr. read it the whole way. Third interception by the defense! : on ESPN: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) 9:54 p.m.:Picking up right where he left off, Allen finds another island in the Colts’ defense. Solid showing by the longtime Charger so far.End of second quarter: Chargers 10, Colts 39:37 p.m Dallas Cowboys Pants .: FIELD GOAL!Dicker the Kicker sinks a chip shot, sending Los Angeles to the locker room with a seven point advantage.Chargers 10, Colts 39:35 p.m.:Indianapolis’ defense firms up, with DeForest Buckner wrapping his mitts around Ekeler to send him to the canvas on third down. Looks like the Bolts will settle for Dallas Cowboys Women Jersey the field goal to end the half.9:30 p.m.:A little dazzle dazzle from the Chargers coaching staff. Herbert sends the ball to Joshua Kelley before fielding it back on the flea flicker. He then fires a laser into Allen’s stride. The veteran’s toe just grazes the sideline, or he’d be gone for the touchdown. Neverthele s, it’s a huge gain on third down that puts L.A. in prime position to add to its lead.Chargers get tricky! : on ESPN: Stream on NFL+ NFL (@NFL) 9:25 p.m.:Allen beginning to make a bigger presence in the pa s game. The wily veteran moves the chains after finding some space in Indianapolis’ zone.He’s got six grabs for 52 yards so far.9:20 p.m.: FIELD GOAL!The Colts’ first foray into Los Angeles territory sputtered a bit at the end. But they get themselves on the board courtesy of a Chase McLaughlin 46-yard field goal. Will be interesting to see if they can take advantage of James’ absence in the coming few drives.9:16 p.m.:Huge collision between James and Ashton Dulin after the Indy wideout catches a ball in the flat. Both look worst for the wear after the hit, which a