INDIANAPOLIS — The Chargers clinched the franchise's first playoff appearance in four years Monday with a 20-3 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
They improved to 9-6 and are sixth in the AFC, trailing Baltimore (10-5) by one game. With two regular-season weeks remaining, the Chargers still could pass the Ravens for the conference's top wild-card spot.
Here are some takeaways from the Chargers' third consecutive victory: