Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 34–7 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 28–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Ricks
- Top passer
- J. Harbaugh
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-…
- Game date
- 1999-09-19
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–7 on 1999-09-19. M. Ricks posted a game-high +9.10 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 13 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(15:00) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
(10:42) J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(7:21) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(2:56) J.Harbaugh pass to N.Means for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(3:18) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SD-J.Graham was injured during the play.
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-G.Dixon at CIN 27. G.Dixon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(9:35) J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(15:00) J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 12:04XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 3-7
(10:42) J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 6-7
(7:21) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 12-7
(2:56) J.Harbaugh pass to N.Means for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 13-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:18TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 29
- Score
- 19-7
(3:18) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SD-J.Graham was injured during the play.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 2:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 20-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 55
- Score
- 26-7
(1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-G.Dixon at CIN 27. G.Dixon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:54Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 28-7
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 31-7
(9:35) J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 34-7
(15:00) J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Ricks · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 3T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 4E. Kramer · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5N. Means · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6N. Luchey · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7B. Still · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.07 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
M. Ricks — LAC · Receiving
M. Ricks posted the highest total EPA (+9.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
M. Ricks's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (7:21) J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks to CIN 9 for 50 yards (R.Heath). Penalty on CIN-R.Heath, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-8.29 EPA): Another player — (1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-G.Dixon at CIN 27. G.Dixon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Harbaugh led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.42 total EPA
- J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) · 19 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -0.61 EPA/play · -11.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.402 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 38.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.089 | -0.474 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.258 | -0.647 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.402 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.0% | 58.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.40), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.00 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.40 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -31.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 15 drives, +0.11 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 12:04) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) J.Harbaugh pass to N.Means for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 1:39) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 15–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q2 3:18) — (3:18) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SD-J.Graham was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 2:08) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 55 (Q2 1:03); Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to CIN 2. D.Griffin to CIN 34 for 32 yards (S.Turner, T.Shaw).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:07) — J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to CIN 2. D.Griffin to CIN 18 for 16 yards (M.Hamilton). FUMBLES (M.Hamilton), RECOVERED by SD-S.Turner at CIN 20.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks to CIN 9 for 50 yards (R.Heath). Penalty on CIN-R.Heath, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) J.Blake FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 11, RECOVERED by SD-J.Seau at CIN 3. Pitchout to Dillon mishandled.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-G.Dixon at CIN 27. G.Dixon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-G.Dixon at CIN 27. G.Dixon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) J.Blake FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 11, RECOVERED by SD-J.Seau at CIN 3. Pitchout to Dillon mishandled.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:07) — J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to CIN 2. D.Griffin to CIN 18 for 16 yards (M.Hamilton). FUMBLES (M.Hamilton), RECOVERED by SD-S.Turner at CIN 20.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks to CIN 9 for 50 yards (R.Heath). Penalty on CIN-R.Heath, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · LAC 12 · Score 0-6
(15:00) J.Blake pass to T.McGee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 12:04 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-G.Myers. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 10:42 · CIN 9 · Score 3-7
(10:42) J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 7:21 · CIN 5 · Score 6-7
(7:21) J.Carney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:56 · CIN 12 · Score 12-7
(2:56) J.Harbaugh pass to N.Means for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:39 · CIN 2 · Score 13-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:18 · CIN 29 · Score 19-7
(3:18) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. SD-J.Graham was injured during the play. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:08 · CIN 2 · Score 20-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · LAC 55 · Score 26-7
(1:03) J.Blake sacked at CIN 34 for -11 yards (J.Seau). FUMBLES (J.Seau), RECOVERED by SD-G.Dixon at CIN 27. G.Dixon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q2 0:54 · CIN 2 · Score 28-7
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 9:35 · CIN 3 · Score 31-7
(9:35) J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 23 · Score 34-7
(15:00) J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
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.
- M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 1999-09-19?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-7 in Week 2, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 15, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Cincinnati Bengals 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:56) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:03) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:21, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:35, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 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?
J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.5% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.42 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals), 36.8% completion, -0.61 EPA per dropback, -11.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
M. Ricks (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (7:21) J.Harbaugh pass to M.Ricks to CIN 9 for 50 yards (R.Heath). Penalty on CIN-R.Heath, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 1-0 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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