Game story
In Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-09-20, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 24–19 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +1.71 total EPA, and +12.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.37 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3 L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6 S. Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Dalton — CIN · Passing
A. Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+9.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.76 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Johnson (P. Rivers pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q1 57:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 57:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q2 39:28) — (9:28) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 45 (Q2 36:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 36:01) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-S.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 25:34) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 8:49) — 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 40 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at LAC 48. 57-V.Rey to LAC 48 for no gain (80-M.Floyd). CIN-57-V.Rey was injured during the play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) 10-K.Huber punts 44 yards to LAC 24, Center-46-C.Harris. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-59-E.Lamur at LAC 19.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 21:03) — (6:03) 2-J.Lambo 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 10-K.Huber punts 58 yards to end zone, Center-46-C.Harris, Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) 10-K.Huber punts 44 yards to LAC 24, Center-46-C.Harris. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-59-E.Lamur at LAC 19.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 49:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at CIN 46 for -6 yards (95-W.Gilberry). FUMBLES (95-W.Gilberry) [95-W.Gilberry], RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Carter at CIN 42. 51-C.Carter to CIN 42 for no gain (39-D.Woo
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 50:54) — (5:54) 32-J.Hill up the middle to CIN 49 for 6 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at CIN 49. 56-D.Butler to CIN 48 for 1 yard (85-T.Eifert; 82-M.Jones). CIN-32-J.
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) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.71 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.302 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.036 | -0.267 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 50.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.02, Cincinnati Bengals +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -1.54 total EPA, 4 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.
- A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Dalton (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 57:58 · LAC 16 · Score 0-6
(12:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 57:51 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 53:41 · CIN 22 · Score 3-7
(8:41) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 39:28 · CIN 14 · Score 6-7
(9:28) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 36:08 · LAC 45 · Score 6-13
(6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 36:01 · LAC 15 · Score 6-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 25:40 · CIN 10 · Score 12-14
(10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-S.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 25:34 · CIN 15 · Score 13-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 17:48 · LAC 3 · Score 13-17
(2:48) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:54 · LAC 9 · Score 13-23
(8:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:49 · LAC 15 · Score 13-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · CIN 40 · Score 19-24
(4:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-19 in Week 2, 2015 on 2015-09-20.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 19, Cincinnati Bengals 24 (LAC 19-24 CIN) in Week 2, 2015 on 2015-09-20.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 19, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 57:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 36:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Johnson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 25:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 8:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q1 53:41, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 39:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 17:48, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.71 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.6% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +9.37 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.76 EPA): (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones).. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.2%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-19 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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