Game story
In Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-17, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 34–27 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +10.64 total EPA, and -2.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:52) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +13.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 2 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.64 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 L. McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4 W. Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6 J. Dobbins · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7 A. Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Higgins — CIN · Receiving
T. Higgins posted the highest total EPA (+13.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.95 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 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 — W. Dissly (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Dobbins
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Dobbins
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q1 51:31) — (6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-W.Dissly for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 48:34) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 23–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 42:57) — (12:57) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 41:02) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 34:38) — (4:38) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 34:35) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 11-C.Dicker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 20–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q3 25:34) — (10:34) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 20:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 20:27) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 42 (Q3 17:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 17:53) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 17 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 12:21) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:18) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 15-L.McConkey ran ob at CIN 29 for 27 yards (22-G.Stone) [91-T.Hendrickson].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas to LAC 35 for 13 yards (32-A.Gilman) [97-J.Bosa].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end to CIN 24 for 7 yards (21-M.Hilton, 55-L.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-L.Wilson), RECOVERED by CIN-22-G.Stone at CIN 23. 22-G.Stone pushed ob at CIN 29 for 6
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 20:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
J.Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 59 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +10.64 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -11.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.01, Los Angeles Chargers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +0.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +3.61 total EPA, 6 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:31 · LAC 8 · Score 3-0
(6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 48:39 · CIN 29 · Score 3-6
(3:39) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-W.Dissly for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 48:34 · CIN 15 · Score 3-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 42:57 · LAC 9 · Score 6-7
(12:57) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 41:09 · CIN 26 · Score 6-13
(11:09) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 41:02 · CIN 15 · Score 6-14
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 34:38 · CIN 1 · Score 6-20
(4:38) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 34:35 · CIN 15 · Score 6-21
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · CIN 1 · Score 6-24
(:04) 11-C.Dicker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 25:34 · CIN 35 · Score 6-27
(10:34) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 20:31 · LAC 4 · Score 12-27
(5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 20:27 · LAC 15 · Score 13-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 17:59 · LAC 42 · Score 19-27
(2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q3 17:53 · LAC 15 · Score 20-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:28 · LAC 17 · Score 26-27
(12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart]. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:21 · LAC 15 · Score 27-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · CIN 29 · Score 27-33
(:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 0:18 · CIN 15 · Score 27-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 in Week 11, 2024 on 2024-11-17.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 27, Los Angeles Chargers 34 (CIN 27-34 LAC) in Week 11, 2024 on 2024-11-17.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 23; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Los Angeles Chargers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — W. Dissly (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 48:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 41:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q2 34:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 20:31) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 17:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 12:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 0:26) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 51:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 42:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 25:34, 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?
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +10.64 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 37.8% completion, -11.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +13.84 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.95 EPA): (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.5%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 34-27 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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