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Colts Bench Matt Ryan for Nick Foles vs. Chargers in Week 16 After Vikings Loss

Matt Ryan has been benched for the second time this season.

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday announced Nick Foles will start their Week 16 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night.

The quarterback change comes after Ryan and the Colts blew a 33-point lead Saturday in a 39-36 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

ESPN's Dan Graziano noted the plan is for Foles to start the final three games of the regular season.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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