Up-and-down Chargers hold off Bengals for 41-22 victory
— Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers know how to bounce back after a tough stretch.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
41
Cincinnati Bengals
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 16 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 41 |
| CIN | 0 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
Paycor Stadium · 51,414 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:10 41-22
Dustin Hopkins 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:49 38-22
Austin Ekeler 1 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 13:43 31-22
Tevaughn Campbell 61 Yd Fumble Return (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 24-22
Joe Mixon 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 9:53 24-16
Evan McPherson 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:40 24-13
Joe Burrow 6 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:39 24-6
Tee Higgins 29 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson PAT failed)
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Touchdown 10:12 24-0
Jalen Guyton 44 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Keenan Allen Pass to Justin Herbert for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:34 16-0
Keenan Allen 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Field Goal 6:28 9-0
Dustin Hopkins 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:31 6-0
Keenan Allen 4 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins PAT failed)
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CIN
2 plays, 15 yards, 1:10 · End of Game
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LAC 1:10
7 plays, 15 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:10 41-22
Dustin Hopkins 43 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 4:59
6 plays, 19 yards, 1:51 · Downs
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LAC 6:50
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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CIN 8:00
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:49 · Interception
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LAC 10:49
4 plays, 53 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:49 38-22
Austin Ekeler 1 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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CIN 12:52
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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CIN 13:43
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:55 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:43 31-22
Tevaughn Campbell 61 Yd Fumble Return (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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LAC 0:38
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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CIN 1:41
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LAC 3:24
6 plays, -1 yard, 3:46 · Punt
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CIN 7:10
5 plays, 32 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 24-22
Joe Mixon 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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LAC 9:00
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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CIN 9:53
10 plays, 45 yards, 5:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:53 24-16
Evan McPherson 48 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
6 plays, 34 yards, 1:19 · End of Half
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LAC 1:19
6 plays, 9 yards, 1:21 · Interception
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CIN 2:40
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:40 24-13
Joe Burrow 6 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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LAC 4:09
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:30 · Fumble
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CIN 7:39
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 24-6
Tee Higgins 29 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson PAT failed)
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LAC 10:12
3 plays, 58 yards, 1:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:12 24-0
Jalen Guyton 44 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Keenan Allen Pass to Justin Herbert for Two-Point Conversion)
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CIN 11:37
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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LAC 13:39
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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CIN 14:42
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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LAC 1:34
5 plays, 73 yards, 2:55 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 1:34 16-0
Keenan Allen 7 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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CIN 4:29
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:59 · INTERCEPTION
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LAC 6:28
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:28 9-0
Dustin Hopkins 43 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 8:47
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:44 · Fumble
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LAC 11:31
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:31 6-0
Keenan Allen 4 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Dustin Hopkins PAT failed)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
LAC
CIN
18
1st Downs
21
13
Passing 1st downs
14
5
Rushing 1st downs
6
0
1st downs from penalties
1
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
61
Total Plays
71
363
Total Yards
356
6.0
Yards per Play
5.0
13
Total Drives
15
284
Passing
260
26/35
Comp/Att
24/40
7.3
Yards per pass
5.7
1
Interceptions thrown
2
4-33
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-40
79
Rushing
96
22
Rushing Attempts
25
3.6
Yards per rush
3.8
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
7-51
Penalties
7-63
3
Turnovers
4
2
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
2
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:46
Possession
31:14
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
- Tanner Hudson Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
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