Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
35
FINAL
7
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 35-7 in Week 3 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Chargers' momentum but also highlights their offensive prowess as they look to establish themselves as serious contenders this year.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 203 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and composure under pressure. On the ground, Omarion Hampton contributed significantly with 84 rushing yards, while Quentin Johnston emerged as a favorite target, racking up 107 receiving yards. Together, this trio delivered a well-rounded offensive display that kept the Bengals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers were equally impressive, with Daiyan Henley making a crucial interception that shifted the game's momentum. While Kyle Dugger from Cincinnati logged three tackles and Boye Mafe notched 1.5 sacks, it wasn't enough to contain the Chargers' offensive explosion. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Herbert connected on a touchdown pass that put the Bengals in a deep hole, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 203 | 3 | 1 | 130.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 131 | 0 | 2 | 31.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 16 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | — | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Brody Foley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Brody Foley | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 44 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 48 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Damien Walden | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Myrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

