Cincinnati
Bengals
6-5
34
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Chargers
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 34-31, securing a crucial win as the playoffs loom on the horizon. With both teams vying for momentum, the stakes were high, and the Bengals emerged victorious in a nail-biter that showcased their offensive prowess.
Joe Burrow delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Bengals' offensive charge. Chase Brown added a dynamic presence on the ground with 102 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 159 yards. This trio was instrumental in propelling Cincinnati to their hard-fought victory.
Defensively, the Chargers struggled to contain the Bengals' explosive offense, despite Daiyan Henley's impressive individual performance, which included four total tackles and three sacks. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Burrow connected with Chase for a crucial touchdown, ultimately sealing the win. With this victory, the Bengals solidify their playoff positioning and send a message to the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 319 | 4 | 2 | 101.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 25 | 68% | 264 | 3 | 3 | 81.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 102 | 9.3 | 20 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 31 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Percy Simpson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 44 | 3 | 56 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 45 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 26 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |

