Chargers at Bengals
Los Angeles Chargers 28, Cincinnati Bengals 21 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Chargers 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Bengals 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJoe Burrow 337 yds passingOmarion Hampton 82 yds rushingNyck Harbor 158 yds receivingElijah Molden 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 448 · 409Passing yards 330 · 337Rushing yards 118 · 72Completions 21/35 · 29/44Yards per carry 4.1 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 28-21 in a thrilling Week 8 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Chargers who ultimately came out on top, putting them in a stronger position as they head into the second half of the season.
Chargers quarterback Omarion Hampton showcased his dual-threat capability, rushing for 82 yards while also connecting with Nyck Harbor for a staggering 158 receiving yards. Joe Burrow of the Bengals did not go down without a fight, throwing for 337 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
On the defensive side, the Chargers’ Derwin James Jr. made a crucial interception that shifted the momentum in the second half, while the Bengals struggled to contain the Chargers' explosive offense. Adam Trick’s 1.5 sacks for Cincinnati added pressure, but it was the Chargers' ability to capitalize on key moments that ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 21/35 | 60% | 330 | 2 | 0 | 110.4 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 29/44 | 66% | 337 | 2 | 2 | 85.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 20 | 82 | 4.1 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr.HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Nyck HarborWR | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 78 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 10 | 127 | 12.7 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 64 | 1 | 67 | 1 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Elijah MoldenFS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine PerkinsWILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear AlexanderDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Brownlow-DindyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk BowenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey WhiteLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam TrickREDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario DavisFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron MitchellCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ HarrisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 2 | 37 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |