Game story
In Week 3 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-09-30, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 28–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -3.13 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (11:45) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham to CIN 24 for 28 yards (27-A.Hawkins, 42-C.Carter).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +5.08 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.57 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 4 C. Keaton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 7 T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 8 P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Tomlinson — LAC · Rushing
L. Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+5.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.98 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Conway (D. Flutie pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Cincinnati Bengals — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass)
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q2 40:50) — (10:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 40:43) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:24) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 23:06) — (8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 23:01) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 19:51) — (4:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 19:44) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:15) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:48) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 26:45) — (11:45) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham to CIN 24 for 28 yards (27-A.Hawkins, 42-C.Carter).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 49 for 20 yards (47-R.McNeil).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 28-C.Dillon right end to CIN 31 for 11 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by LAC-42-R.Beckett at CIN 41. 42-R.Beckett to CIN 40 for 1 yard (86-D.Scott).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) 3-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 31, and recovers at LAC 39. 3-J.Kitna to LAC 39 for no gain (51-G.Dixon).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 28-C.Dillon right end to CIN 31 for 11 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by LAC-42-R.Beckett at CIN 41. 42-R.Beckett to CIN 40 for 1 yard (86-D.Scott).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 86-D.Scott INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Seau (27-T.Cody) at CIN 43. 55-J.Seau to CIN 41 for 2 yards (86-D.Scott).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) 3-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 31, and recovers at LAC 39. 3-J.Kitna to LAC 39 for no gain (51-G.Dixon).
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.13 total EPA
- D.Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +3.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.154 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.279 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 56.1% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -11.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +1.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:50 · CIN 19 · Score 0-6
(10:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:43 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · LAC 8 · Score 6-7
(:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:24 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 23:06 · CIN 4 · Score 7-13
(8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 23:01 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 19:51 · CIN 2 · Score 7-20
(4:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 19:44 · CIN 2 · Score 7-21
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · CIN 3 · Score 7-27
(14:20) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:15 · CIN 2 · Score 7-28
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · LAC 7 · Score 13-28
(1:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · LAC 2 · Score 14-28
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-14 in Week 3, 2001 on 2001-09-30.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 14, Los Angeles Chargers 28 (CIN 14-28 LAC) in Week 3, 2001 on 2001-09-30.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Los Angeles Chargers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Conway (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 40:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 30:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 23:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 19:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 14:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:54) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.6% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.13 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +3.57 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +5.08 on rushing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.98 EPA): (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.2%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
