Los Angeles
Chargers
2-3
38
FINAL
45
Cincinnati
Bengals
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals outlasted the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 45-38. The victory keeps Cincinnati in the playoff hunt as they continue to build momentum in the 2027 season. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Bengals who ultimately secured the win.
Justin Herbert shone under pressure for Cincinnati, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team to a crucial victory. On the receiving end, Drake London was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 194 yards, making him a key target throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Chargers' Bryce Young also had a solid outing, throwing for 307 yards and keeping his team competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, Robert Spillane led the Bengals with nine total tackles, helping to stifle the Chargers' attempts to rally late in the game. The turning point came when Brian Burns recorded a pivotal sack, disrupting the Chargers' rhythm and allowing the Bengals' offense to regain control. Cincinnati's ability to make crucial stops at key moments proved decisive in their hard-fought victory over Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 38 | 26 | 68% | 307 | 2 | 0 | 110.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 279 | 3 | 0 | 114.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 97 | 5.1 | 59 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 19 | 94 | 4.9 | 39 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Sidney Daniels | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Von Hodges | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 10 | 194 | 19.4 | 91 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sidney Daniels | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Winslow | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Redman | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Potter | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Gonzales | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 51 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |

