Los Angeles
Chargers
2-9
52
FINAL
33
Cincinnati
Bengals
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Cincinnati Bengals 52-33 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game with playoff aspirations, but it was the Chargers who solidified their position with this impressive victory.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for six touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Dylan Sampson supported the aerial attack with a stellar performance on the ground, racking up 128 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Ja'Marr Chase was a standout for Cincinnati, amassing 176 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Chargers made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor, particularly through Tyrone Ball's two interceptions. Josh Bates also contributed with five total tackles, helping to contain Cincinnati's scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second half when Los Angeles capitalized on a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 432 | 4 | 4 | 90.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 22 | 81% | 422 | 6 | 1 | 142.9 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 13 | 128 | 9.8 | 43 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jamie Colon | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rudy Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Webster | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 176 | 22.0 | 36 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 118 | 29.5 | 48 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Justin Webster | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 33 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 87 | 0 | 74 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 49 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 44 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Rudy Johnson | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jamie Colon | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Ball | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Bates | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryson Casey | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarious Haynes | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan Henderson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 53 |

