The season opener for the Los Angeles Chargers got nervier than expected. However, all's well that ends well after Austin Ekeler finished the match with a fantastic run to the end-zone to end the game in overtime.

The winning play was called in the middle of overtime. The Chargers lined up that clearly gave signs of a run, and the Indianapolis Colts clogged the middle with as many bodies as they can throw to the middle.

However, Ekeler proved his prowess as a running back to make the winning play for the Chargers.

The entire O-line shifted to the right and managed to open a gap in the middle. Ekeler quickly got in the gap, ran past the defense, and made it to the end zone before the corners and safeties got to the 24-year-old runner.

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The fans that flocked the Dignity Health Sports Park were delighted with the result and celebrated with the team. Anthony Lynn and the entire LA sideline also got on their feet and celebrated the dub.

Not only was it a great win for the Chargers, it was also a fantastic show of force for Ekelman. The undrafted running back out of Western State Colorado was expected to be given an extended run in the team's starting lineup after Melvin Gordon continues to hold out on the Chargers.

In his two years with the Chargers, he has notched 814 rushing yards on 153 attempts and 683 receiving yards on 66 catches. His versatility makes him a great weapon for the Chargers.

And with such a terrific run to cap off his first start for the Chargers this season, we can expect him to get more snaps moving forward.