Bengals 24–27 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2009

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.51 EPA): (6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 13–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2009-12-20

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 on 2009-12-20. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.59 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	10	0	11	0	24
Los Angeles Chargers	7	7	10	3	0	27

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

LAC 49

CIN 21

CIN 34

+3CIN 15

+3LAC 16

+3CIN 34

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:11TD
AGA. Gates
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
0-6
(10:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:06XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:15FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
3-7
(4:15) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:07TD
COC. Ochocinco
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 49
Score
9-7
(13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:00XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
10-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:19TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 21
Score
10-13
(3:19) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:12XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:10FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 7
Score
13-14
(:10) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:33TD
VJV. Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 34
Score
13-20
(6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:26XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
13-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:03FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
13-24
(1:03) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:42TD
LCL. Coles
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
19-24
(12:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:37Safety
CPC. Palmer
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-C.Palmer rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:57FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 16
Score
24-24
(:57) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:08FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 34
Score
24-27
(:08) 10-N.Kaeding 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.59 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
3C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.55 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
4L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
5Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
6C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7Q. Cosby · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
8J. Foschi · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+10.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.51 EPA): (6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.05 EPA): C. Palmer — (13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.55 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.095	+0.118
Offensive success rate	51.1%	44.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.180	+0.265
Rush EPA/play	+0.013	-0.209
Defensive EPA/play	-0.118	-0.095
Defensive success rate	55.1%	48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.10, Los Angeles Chargers +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +8.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +9.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 10:11)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 13:07)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 3:19)
Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 6:33)
Cincinnati Bengals — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 12:42)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q1 4:15)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:10)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q3 1:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 0:57)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:06) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q1 4:15) — (4:15) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 49 (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 13:00) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 3:12) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 34 (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:26) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 11–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-C.Palmer rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 0:57) — (:57) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 34 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 10-N.Kaeding 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.05]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) 10-N.Kaeding 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +1.25]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at CIN 44. 23-Q.Jammer to CIN 40 for 4 yards (89-J.Simpson). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.09]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd ran ob at CIN 34 for 15 yards. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +1.26]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.51]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.05]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Jammer at CIN 44. 23-Q.Jammer to CIN 40 for 4 yards (89-J.Simpson). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.09]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.51]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Rivers at LAC 33. 55-K.Rivers to LAC 33 for no gain (85-A.Gates). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.50]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:11 · CIN 3 · Score 0-6
(10:11) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:06 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 4:15 · LAC 8 · Score 3-7
(4:15) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:07 · LAC 49 · Score 9-7
(13:07) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Ochocinco for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:00 · LAC 2 · Score 10-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:19 · CIN 21 · Score 10-13
(3:19) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:12 · CIN 2 · Score 10-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · LAC 7 · Score 13-14
(:10) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:33 · CIN 34 · Score 13-20
(6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 6:26 · CIN 2 · Score 13-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 1:03 · CIN 15 · Score 13-24
(1:03) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:42 · LAC 2 · Score 19-24
(12:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 12:37 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-C.Palmer rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:57 · LAC 16 · Score 24-24
(:57) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · CIN 34 · Score 24-27
(:08) 10-N.Kaeding 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2009-12-20?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 in Week 15, 2009.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 11, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Los Angeles Chargers 27.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 10:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 13:07) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 6:33) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 12:42) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 4:15, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 1:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 0:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 0:08, 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?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.55 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.59 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.51 EPA): (6:33) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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