Chargers vs. Colts: How to watch, start time and prediction

There were classic Colts-Chargers games, back when it was Peyton Manning versus Philip Rivers.

Now the next generation of quarterbacks, Daniel Jones and Justin Herbert, are capable of putting on a show. The Colts are 5-1 and Jones is redefining his career, definitely a candidate for Comeback Player of the Year.

Herbert made some heroic plays for the Chargers, including his Houdini-like escape from a potential sack in Miami last week, and a throw to Ladd McConkey for a huge gain on a do-or-die drive.

Can the Chargers protect Herbert with Joe Alt likely out another week? Can third-string running back Kimani Vidal produce another gem?

And can Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, once the Colts’ star quarterback, continue the momentum his team gained with its victory against the Dolphins?

How the Colts can win: It’s the same from Jones, who has recorded a triple-digit passer rating in five of his six games this season. In all but one game, Jones was sacked just once. Repress the defense; The Colts have given up at least 27 points in three of their last five games. Get the kind of ground game from Jonathan Taylor that De’Von Achane had against the Chargers last week.

How the Chargers can win: Contain Taylor, who leads the league in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. More productivity in the red zone, as the Chargers made seven trips to that zone last week, but only came away with two touchdowns. Field goals are nice – Cameron Dicker made five against Miami – but extra points are much nicer. Get a commanding performance from Vidal, who ran for 124 yards last week.