Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 41–22 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 24–13 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tee Higgins
- Top passer
- Joe Burrow
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:53) 28-J.Mixon right guard to LAC 37 for -3 yards (95-C.Covington). FUMBLES (95-C.Covi…
- Game date
- 2021-12-05
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41–22 on 2021-12-05. Tee Higgins posted a game-high +8.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 41 | |
| 0 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 2

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 3
Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play - 4

Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 5

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 6

Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 7

Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 8

Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
Tee Higgins — CIN · Receiving
Tee Higgins posted the highest total EPA (+8.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
Tee Higgins's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins pushed ob at CIN 29 for 21 yards (25-C.Harris).
Biggest single play (-10.69 EPA): Joe Mixon — (13:53) 28-J.Mixon right guard to LAC 37 for -3 yards (95-C.Covington). FUMBLES (95-C.Covington), RECOVERED by LAC-20-T.Campbell at LAC 39. 20-T.Campbell for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.56 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +14.0% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.263 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 33.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.151 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.055 | -0.673 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.263 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.3% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -25.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -0.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — Jalen Guyton (Justin Herbert pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow 
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon 
Los Angeles Chargers — Joe Mixon 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler
Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins 
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson 
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 1:34) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–8. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 44 (Q2 10:20); Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:12) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Allen pass to 10-J.Herbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 29 (Q2 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 2:40) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q3 9:57) — (9:57) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q4 13:53); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 20 (Q4 13:43) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 10:49) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:53) — (13:53) 28-J.Mixon right guard to LAC 37 for -3 yards (95-C.Covington). FUMBLES (95-C.Covington), RECOVERED by LAC-20-T.Campbell at LAC 39. 20-T.Campbell for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 27 for -8 yards (42-U.Nwosu). FUMBLES (42-U.Nwosu), RECOVERED by LAC-42-U.Nwosu at CIN 29. {Sack credited at -6 yards due to recovery}
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to CIN 4 for 41 yards (22-C.Awuzie).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler to LAC 31 for 9 yards (21-M.Hilton) [91-T.Hendrickson]. FUMBLES (21-M.Hilton), RECOVERED by CIN-57-G.Pratt at LAC 32.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to CIN 36 for 7 yards (57-G.Pratt; 29-V.Hargreaves). FUMBLES (57-G.Pratt), RECOVERED by CIN-30-J.Bates III at CIN 35. 30-J.Bates III pushe
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:53) — (13:53) 28-J.Mixon right guard to LAC 37 for -3 yards (95-C.Covington). FUMBLES (95-C.Covington), RECOVERED by LAC-20-T.Campbell at LAC 39. 20-T.Campbell for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler to CIN 36 for 7 yards (57-G.Pratt; 29-V.Hargreaves). FUMBLES (57-G.Pratt), RECOVERED by CIN-30-J.Bates III at CIN 35. 30-J.Bates III pushe
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 27 for -8 yards (42-U.Nwosu). FUMBLES (42-U.Nwosu), RECOVERED by LAC-42-U.Nwosu at CIN 29. {Sack credited at -6 yards due to recovery}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left intended for 87-C.Uzomah INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC -5. Touchback. Penalty on CIN-77-H.Adeniji, Offensive Holding, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:36 · CIN 4 · Score 6-0
(11:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:33 · CIN 25 · Score 9-0
(6:33) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:36 · CIN 7 · Score 15-0
(1:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:34 · CIN 15 · Score 16-0
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:20 · CIN 44 · Score 22-0
(10:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 15-J.Guyton for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-30-J.Bates III, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 10:12 · CIN 2 · Score 24-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-K.Allen pass to 10-J.Herbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:44 · LAC 29 · Score 24-6
(7:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · LAC 6 · Score 24-12
(2:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · LAC 15 · Score 24-13
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:57 · LAC 30 · Score 24-16
(9:57) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 7:14 · LAC 7 · Score 24-22
(7:14) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:53 · LAC 34 · Score 30-22
(13:53) 28-J.Mixon right guard to LAC 37 for -3 yards (95-C.Covington). FUMBLES (95-C.Covington), RECOVERED by LAC-20-T.Campbell at LAC 39. 20-T.Campbell for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 13:43 · CIN 20 · Score 31-22
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:53 · CIN 1 · Score 37-22
(10:53) 61-S.Quessenberry reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:49 · CIN 15 · Score 38-22
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · CIN 25 · Score 41-22
(1:15) 6-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-12-05?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41-22 in Week 13, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 16, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 41, Cincinnati Bengals 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 11:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 1:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Guyton (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 10:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 7:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q2 2:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q3 7:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 13:53) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 10:53) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 6:33, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 9:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:15, 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?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.0% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.56 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 61.9% completion, +14.0% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (5:16) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins pushed ob at CIN 29 for 21 yards (25-C.Harris)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L