After three: Indy 17-10

The Colts' long drive that made it 17-10 with just under four minutes to go in the third quarter culminated in a four-down sequence at the San Diego goal line that crackled with drama.

To review:

First and goal, Dominic Rhodes is stopped in the Indianapolis backfield for a loss of 1.

Second and goal, a shovel pass to Rhodes goes nowhere.

Third and goal, and before the play Indianapolis takes a time out -- its second of the half. Rhodes goes off the left side but is stopped short of the goal line. A helmetless Stephen Cooper celebrates.

But wait.

The Colts go for it on fourth down. Indianapolis lines up in an empty backfield. Manning finds Rhodes on the quickest of slants for six.

Can the Chargers answer?

An ominous statistic for San Diego backers: the Chargers this season are 1-6 when trailing after three quarters.