Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 34–27 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 28–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-23
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34–27 on 2003-11-23. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +17.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(10:25) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(3:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(9:39) 8-S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(4:08) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(1:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(:14) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(2:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(15:00) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(5:31) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(3:04) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:25TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 6-0
(10:25) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:15XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:40TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 13-0
(3:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:35XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:27TD DBDenzel BostonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 37
- Score
- 14-6
(1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:11XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:39FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 30
- Score
- 14-10
(9:39) 8-S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:08FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 14-13
(4:08) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:29TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 20-13
(1:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:25XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:14TD KWK. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 27-13
(:14) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:11XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 28-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:27FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 31-13
(2:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 15:00TD DBDenzel BostonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 26
- Score
- 31-19
(15:00) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:54XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 31-20
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:31FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 34-20
(5:31) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:04TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 34-26
(3:04) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:04XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 34-27
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +17.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 2J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +16.77 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3Denzel Boston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +14.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4K. Washington · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 5B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 6C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.48 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.58 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.16 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
Cornelius Johnson — CIN · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+17.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+3.04 EPA): (7:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson ran ob at LAC 27 for 22 yards.
Biggest single play (+4.02 EPA): D. Flutie — (1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 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) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.77 total EPA
- D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.238 | +0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.465 | +0.121 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.100 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.238 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 48.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.24, Los Angeles Chargers +0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +25.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +14.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Denzel Boston (D. Flutie pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (J. Kitna pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Denzel Boston (D. Flutie pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 10:15) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 3:35) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 37 (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:11) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) 8-S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 1:25) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:11) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:54) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:04) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 40 for -9 yards (75-M.Wiley). FUMBLES (75-M.Wiley), RECOVERED by LAC-90-A.Dingle at CIN 40. 90-A.Dingle to CIN 40 for no gain (76-L.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna up the middle to LAC 13 for 15 yards. PENALTY on LAC-22-S.Davis, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 13.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson ran ob at LAC 27 for 22 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 40 for -9 yards (75-M.Wiley). FUMBLES (75-M.Wiley), RECOVERED by LAC-90-A.Dingle at CIN 40. 90-A.Dingle to CIN 40 for no gain (76-L.Jones).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:25 · LAC 5 · Score 6-0
(10:25) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:15 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:40 · LAC 4 · Score 13-0
(3:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · LAC 2 · Score 14-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:27 · CIN 37 · Score 14-6
(1:27) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:11 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:39 · CIN 30 · Score 14-10
(9:39) 8-S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 4:08 · CIN 8 · Score 14-13
(4:08) 8-S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:29 · LAC 12 · Score 20-13
(1:29) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:25 · LAC 2 · Score 21-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · LAC 4 · Score 27-13
(:14) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · LAC 2 · Score 28-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:27 · LAC 20 · Score 31-13
(2:27) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 26 · Score 31-19
(15:00) 7-D.Flutie pass to 89-D.Boston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · CIN 2 · Score 31-20
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 5:31 · LAC 29 · Score 34-20
(5:31) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · CIN 6 · Score 34-26
(3:04) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · CIN 2 · Score 34-27
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2003-11-23?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-27 in Week 12, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 34, Los Angeles Chargers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 10:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 3:40) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Flutie pass) (Q1 1:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 1:29) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 0:14) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Boston (D. Flutie pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 3:04) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 9:39, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 4:08, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 2:27, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 5:31, 3 pts) 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), 58.5% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.77 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 41.7% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (7:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson ran ob at LAC 27 for 22 yards..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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