ASHTON DULIN

Justin Herbert is heading to the playoffs for the first time of his career, as the Los Angeles Chargers punched their ticket with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James Jr. was ejected in the first half after laying a dangerous hit on Indianapolis Colts receiver Ashton Dulin.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has been ejected from the Monday night game at Indianapolis after drawing two personal foul calls in three plays.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James was ejected from Monday night’s game late in the first half after drawing two personal foul calls in three plays against the Indianapolis Colts. The three-time Pro Bowler drew a facemask penalty when Michael Pittman Jr.'s helmet came off following a 7-yard catch. Then, two plays later, James was called for hitting a defenseless receiver with the crown of his helmet.

Texans veteran cornerback Steven Nelson didn’t practice Friday for personal reasons and is slated to be back with the team and start Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes to Christian Kirk, and Jacksonville dominated short-handed Indianapolis 24-0 on Sunday for its eighth consecutive home victory in the series.

HOUSTON -- Inside a somber, subdued Texans’ locker room Sunday night, emotions ran the gamut.

Derek Carr directed Las Vegas to Daniel Carlson’s winning 33-yard field goal as time expired, and the Raiders beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 to move one step closer to an AFC wild card.

Jonathan Taylor ran for 143 yards and two touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts rolled to an easy 31-0 win over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday.

Randy Bullock made a 44-yard field goal with 4:03 left in overtime, capping a wild finish as the Tennessee Titans won 34-31 at Indianapolis.

Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at Indianapolis.