Bengals 14–28 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2001

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?

L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.08 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+2.38 EPA): (8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 28–14 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Laken Tomlinson
Top passer: J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play: (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2001-09-30

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28–14 on 2001-09-30. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +5.08 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	7	0	0	14
Los Angeles Chargers	7	14	7	0	0	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals

CIN 19

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:50TD
CCC. Conway
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 19
Score
0-6
(10:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:43XP
WRW. Richey
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:29TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
6-7
(:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:24XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-7
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:06TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
7-13
(8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:01XP
WRW. Richey
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-14
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:51TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-20
(4:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:44XP
WRW. Richey
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-21
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:20TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
7-27
(14:20) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:15XP
WRW. Richey
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-28
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:54TD
PWP. Warrick
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
13-28
(1:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:48XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
14-28
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +5.08 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2D. Flutie · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.57 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
4C. Keaton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
7T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
8P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 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

Laken Tomlinson — LAC · Rushing

Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+5.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+2.38 EPA): (8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+3.98 EPA): J. Kitna — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.13 total EPA
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +3.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.141	+0.021
Offensive success rate	43.9%	46.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.112	+0.154
Rush EPA/play	-0.279	+0.020
Defensive EPA/play	-0.021	+0.141
Defensive success rate	53.4%	56.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -11.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +1.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — C. Conway (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 10:50)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 0:29)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q3 8:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q3 4:51)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q4 14:20)
Cincinnati Bengals — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:43) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:24) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 8:01) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:44) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:15) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 7 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:48) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:45) — (11:45) 7-D.Flutie pass to 81-J.Graham to CIN 24 for 28 yards (27-A.Hawkins, 42-C.Carter). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.77]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 49 for 20 yards (47-R.McNeil). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.73]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) 28-C.Dillon right end to CIN 31 for 11 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by LAC-42-R.Beckett at CIN 41. 42-R.Beckett to CIN 40 for 1 yard (86-D.Scott). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.29]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 3-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 31, and recovers at LAC 39. 3-J.Kitna to LAC 39 for no gain (51-G.Dixon). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:29) — (:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) 28-C.Dillon right end to CIN 31 for 11 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by LAC-42-R.Beckett at CIN 41. 42-R.Beckett to CIN 40 for 1 yard (86-D.Scott). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.29]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 86-D.Scott INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Seau (27-T.Cody) at CIN 43. 55-J.Seau to CIN 41 for 2 yards (86-D.Scott). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.19]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 3-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 31, and recovers at LAC 39. 3-J.Kitna to LAC 39 for no gain (51-G.Dixon). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:50 · CIN 19 · Score 0-6
(10:50) 7-D.Flutie pass to 80-C.Conway for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:43 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · LAC 8 · Score 6-7
(:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:06 · CIN 4 · Score 7-13
(8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 8:01 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:51 · CIN 2 · Score 7-20
(4:51) 21-L.Tomlinson left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:44 · CIN 2 · Score 7-21
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · CIN 3 · Score 7-27
(14:20) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:15 · CIN 2 · Score 7-28
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · LAC 7 · Score 13-28
(1:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · LAC 2 · Score 14-28
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

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.
Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2001-09-30?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-14 in Week 3, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Los Angeles Chargers 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Conway (D. Flutie pass) (Q2 10:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 0:29) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 8:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 4:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 14:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 1:54) 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. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.6% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.13 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +3.57 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.08 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+2.38 EPA): (8:06) 21-L.Tomlinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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