Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 34–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 3–13 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualug…
- Game date
- 2010-12-26
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34–20 on 2010-12-26. C. Palmer posted a game-high +24.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(10:26) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-P.Oliver, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(13:01) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 89-J.Simpson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:54.)
(1:19) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:52) 24-R.Mathews left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(13:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-J.Shipley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:22) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:59) 28-B.Scott left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 87-K.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:26TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 0-6
(10:26) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-P.Oliver, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:19XP CSC. StitserPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:01TD John SimpsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 10
- Score
- 0-13
(13:01) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 89-J.Simpson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:54.)
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:19FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 3-13
(1:19) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:52TD RMR. MathewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 9-13
(5:52) 24-R.Mathews left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:45XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-13
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:05TD JSJ. ShipleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 3
- Score
- 10-19
(13:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-J.Shipley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:00XP CSC. StitserPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 10-20
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:22FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 10
- Score
- 13-20
(7:22) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:34TD John SimpsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 59
- Score
- 13-26
(6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:25XP CSC. StitserPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 13-27
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:59TD Ben ScottPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 10
- Score
- 13-33
(3:59) 28-B.Scott left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:54XP CSC. StitserPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 13-34
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:33TD KWK. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 19-34
(1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 87-K.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:27XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 20-34
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +24.71 total EPA · 21 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2John Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 3A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 4K. Washington · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +2.80 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7L. Naanee · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8Ben Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
C. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+24.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+6.01 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.49 EPA): Philip Rivers — (:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at CIN 32. 58-R.Maualuga to LAC 21 for 47 yards (22-J.Hester).
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.80 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 21 dropbacks · 76.2% completion · +17.3% CPOE · +1.18 EPA/play · +24.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.067 | +1.177 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.335 | -0.436 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 48.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +8.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -3.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (C. Palmer pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — R. Mathews
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Shipley (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ben Scott
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Washington (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 10:26); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:19) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q2 13:01); Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) 24-R.Mathews left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 21–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-J.Shipley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:00) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 59 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:25) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 28-B.Scott left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 3:54) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 87-K.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:27) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:01) — (:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at CIN 32. 58-R.Maualuga to LAC 21 for 47 yards (22-J.Hester).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle to LAC 20 for 1 yard (20-R.Nelson; 57-D.Jones). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-31-R.Williams at LAC 34. 31-R.Williams to LAC 33 for 1 yard (88-K.Wilson). LAC-3
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) 32-C.Benson left tackle to LAC 24 for no gain (99-K.Burnett).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 11-L.Naanee ran ob at CIN 23 for 19 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:01) — (:01) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at CIN 32. 58-R.Maualuga to LAC 21 for 47 yards (22-J.Hester).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) 32-C.Benson up the middle to LAC 24 for -4 yards (90-A.Applewhite). FUMBLES (90-A.Applewhite), RECOVERED by LAC-91-O.Nwagbuo at LAC 25. 91-O.Nwagbuo to LAC 25 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle to LAC 20 for 1 yard (20-R.Nelson; 57-D.Jones). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-31-R.Williams at LAC 34. 31-R.Williams to LAC 33 for 1 yard (88-K.Wilson). LAC-3
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:26 · LAC 3 · Score 0-6
(10:26) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LAC-27-P.Oliver, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:19 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:01 · LAC 10 · Score 0-13
(13:01) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 89-J.Simpson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:54.) - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 1:19 · CIN 2 · Score 3-13
(1:19) 10-N.Kaeding 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:52 · CIN 23 · Score 9-13
(5:52) 24-R.Mathews left guard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:45 · CIN 2 · Score 10-13
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:05 · LAC 3 · Score 10-19
(13:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-J.Shipley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · LAC 2 · Score 10-20
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:22 · CIN 10 · Score 13-20
(7:22) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · LAC 59 · Score 13-26
(6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:25 · LAC 2 · Score 13-27
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:59 · LAC 10 · Score 13-33
(3:59) 28-B.Scott left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:54 · LAC 2 · Score 13-34
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:33 · CIN 5 · Score 19-34
(1:33) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 87-K.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:27 · CIN 2 · Score 20-34
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2010-12-26?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-20 in Week 16, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 21; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 10:26) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 13:01) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — R. Mathews (Q3 5:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Shipley (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 13:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 6:34) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Scott (Q4 3:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Washington (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 1:33) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 1:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 7:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 64.3% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.80 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 76.2% completion, +17.3% CPOE, +1.18 EPA per dropback, +24.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+6.01 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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