Chargers at Bengals
Los Angeles Chargers 37, Cincinnati Bengals 23 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Chargers 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Bengals 23 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJoe Burrow 310 yds passingOmarion Hampton 25 yds rushingChase Brown 127 yds receivingDonte Jackson 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 290 · 302Passing yards 245 · 301Rushing yards 45 · 1Completions 12/21 · 14/19Yards per carry 4.5 · 0.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 37-23. This win solidifies the Chargers' position as they push for a playoff spot, while the Bengals face increased pressure as the season winds down.
Justin Herbert led the charge for the Chargers, throwing for 4 touchdowns and showcasing his accuracy and poise throughout the game. Joe Burrow put up a valiant effort for Cincinnati, passing for 310 yards and keeping his team in contention, but it was Chase Brown who stole the spotlight with a stellar 127 receiving yards, providing Burrow with a reliable target.
The Chargers' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Donte Jackson leading the way with 6 total tackles, while John Henry Daley secured a pivotal sack. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Drake Thomas intercepted a Burrow pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Chargers and allowing them to pull away for the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 11/21 | 52% | 253 | 4 | 1 | 115.6 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 14/19 | 74% | 310 | 3 | 1 | 133.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 9 | 25 | 2.8 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 2 | -6 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 15 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 131 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 53 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Donte JacksonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| John Henry DaleyREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Adon ShulerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 4 | 53 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 2 | 53 |