Cincinnati
Bengals
3-8
7
FINAL
56
Los Angeles
Chargers
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a resounding 56-7 victory in Week 12 of the 2027 season. The Chargers, looking to solidify their playoff position, delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess and left little doubt about their superiority in this matchup.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 254 yards and three touchdowns, while rookie sensation Omarion Hampton ran wild, racking up an impressive 256 rushing yards. Marvin Harrison Jr. contributed significantly as well, catching passes for 75 yards, making the Chargers' aerial attack equally potent. This offensive explosion not only overwhelmed the Bengals but also set the tone for a dominant day on the field.
On the defensive side, the Chargers were effective in limiting the Bengals' opportunities, with Akheem Mesidor contributing a sack to apply pressure on the opposing quarterback. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when the Chargers scored back-to-back touchdowns, extending their lead to 28-0 and leaving the Bengals reeling. Although Demetrius Knight Jr. made a notable impact for Cincinnati with two interceptions, it was not enough to counter the Chargers' relentless offensive assault.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 15 | 254 | 3 | 3 | 116.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 10 | 103 | 0 | 5 | 15.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 28 | 256 | 9.1 | 4 | 76 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Colman-Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Wingate | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

