Chargers beat Bengals 34-27 on Dobbins' late TD after squandering 21-point lead
— Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers finally have their signature win.
National Football League
FINAL
Cincinnati Bengals
27
Los Angeles Chargers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 27 |
| LAC | 7 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 34 |
SoFi Stadium · 70,240 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 43-36 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Baltimore Ravens | W 35-13 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 31-24 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 17-22 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 27-30 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:18 27-34
J.K. Dobbins 29 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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Touchdown 12:21 27-27
Ja'Marr Chase 17 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:53 20-27
Tee Higgins 42 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 5:27 13-27
Ja'Marr Chase 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 10:29 6-27
Cameron Dicker 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 6-24
Cameron Dicker 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:35 6-21
J.K. Dobbins 1 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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Touchdown 11:02 6-14
Quentin Johnston 26 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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Field Goal 12:54 6-7
Evan McPherson 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:34 3-7
Will Dissly 29 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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Field Goal 6:27 3-0
Evan McPherson 26 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
3 plays, 27 yards, 0:18 · End of Game
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LAC 0:18
4 plays, 84 yards, 0:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 27-34
J.K. Dobbins 29 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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CIN 0:45
4 plays, 14 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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LAC 1:26
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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CIN 1:48
9 plays, 46 yards, 3:36 · Missed FG
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LAC 5:24
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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CIN 7:31
10 plays, 56 yards, 4:15 · Missed FG
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LAC 11:46
4 plays, 17 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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CIN 12:21
7 plays, 71 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:21 27-27
Ja'Marr Chase 17 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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LAC 14:50
6 plays, 46 yards, 3:03 · Fumble
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CIN 2:53
4 plays, 50 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 20-27
Tee Higgins 42 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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LAC 4:27
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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CIN 5:27
11 plays, 70 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:27 13-27
Ja'Marr Chase 4 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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LAC 10:29
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:29 6-27
Cameron Dicker 53 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 13:23
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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LAC 14:01
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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LAC
11 plays, 78 yards, 2:33 · Field Goal
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CIN 2:33
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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LAC 4:35
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 6-24
Cameron Dicker 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:35 6-21
J.K. Dobbins 1 Yd Rush (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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CIN 9:28
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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LAC 11:02
4 plays, 71 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:02 6-14
Quentin Johnston 26 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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CIN 12:54
11 plays, 57 yards, 5:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:54 6-7
Evan McPherson 27 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 3:34
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:34 3-7
Will Dissly 29 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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CIN 6:27
9 plays, 56 yards, 3:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:27 3-0
Evan McPherson 26 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 10:17
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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CIN 12:31
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:29 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
CIN
LAC
24
1st Downs
24
14
Passing 1st downs
14
6
Rushing 1st downs
7
4
1st downs from penalties
3
5-17
3rd down efficiency
3-11
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
78
Total Plays
63
452
Total Yards
435
5.8
Yards per Play
6.9
13
Total Drives
13
342
Passing
280
28/50
Comp/Att
17/36
6.5
Yards per pass
7.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-17
110
Rushing
155
25
Rushing Attempts
25
4.4
Yards per rush
6.2
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
8-56
Penalties
5-50
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
34:08
Possession
25:52
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Rodney Shelley Questionable
- Donte Jackson Questionable
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
- Brenen Thompson Questionable
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- DJ Turner II Questionable
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
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