Game story
In Week 13 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-01, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -2.02 total EPA, and -1.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.11 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 4 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7 R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Allen — LAC · Receiving
K. Allen posted the highest total EPA (+5.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.69 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (7:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to LAC 20 for 5 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). FUMBLES (38-M.Gilchrist), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 16. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 43 for 27 yards (14-A.Dalton).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Green (P. Rivers pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
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. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 44:56) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 41:11) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q3 16:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 16:42) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q4 4:48).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 16:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:22) — (11:22) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on CIN-14-A.Dalton, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 46.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 33:50) — (3:50) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 24. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 45 for 21 yards (25-G.Bernard).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:57) — (2:57) 25-G.Bernard up the middle to LAC 23 for 19 yards (38-M.Gilchrist).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to LAC 20 for 5 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). FUMBLES (38-M.Gilchrist), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 16. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 43 for 27 yards (14-A.Dalton).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 14-A.Dalton kneels, dead ball declared at LAC 5 for -1 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at LAC 32 for 50 yards (38-M.Gilchrist).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 22:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [93-M.Johnson] at CIN 25. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to CIN 25 for no gain (85-A.Gates). The Replay Assista
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.02 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -3.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 61.6% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.213 | -0.048 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 38.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +7.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -2.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LAC 4 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 41:17 · CIN 30 · Score 7-6
(11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 41:11 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 16:47 · LAC 21 · Score 13-7
(1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 16:42 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:20 · LAC 28 · Score 17-7
(9:20) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:48 · CIN 30 · Score 17-10
(4:48) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-63-J.Troutman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced betw
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10 in Week 13, 2013 on 2013-12-01.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 17, Los Angeles Chargers 10 (CIN 17-10 LAC) in Week 13, 2013 on 2013-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Los Angeles Chargers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Green (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 41:17) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 16:47) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 9:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 4:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.8% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.02 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.3% completion, -3.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +5.36 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.69 EPA): (7:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to LAC 20 for 5 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). FUMBLES (38-M.Gilchrist), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 16. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 43 for 27 yards (. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.0%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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