Cincinnati
Bengals
6-1
13
FINAL
50
Los Angeles
Chargers
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers overwhelmed the Cincinnati Bengals with a commanding 50-13 victory. The Chargers advance in the 2026 playoffs, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their status as a formidable contender.
Leading the charge was Omarion Hampton, who dazzled with 134 receiving yards and added 97 rushing yards to his impressive performance. Quarterback Justin Herbert connected for 202 passing yards, while Joe Burrow of the Bengals found the end zone twice through the air, though it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the explosive Chargers offense.
Defensively, the Chargers made significant contributions, with Donte Jackson recording two interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of Los Angeles. Khalil Mack added pressure with a sack, disrupting the Bengals' offensive rhythm. The game turned decisively in the first half, as Jackson's second interception set up a quick score, allowing the Chargers to build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 202 | 2 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 7 | 37% | 159 | 2 | 5 | 63.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 20 | 97 | 4.8 | 37 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 134 | 19.1 | 76 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Dupree | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 58 |

