Bengals 20–13 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.4% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -8.41 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, +4.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA.

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

D. Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.51 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 84-D.Alexander to CIN 47 for 18 yards (20-R.Nelson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 20–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Darius Alexander
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (14:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 58-D…
Game date: 2012-12-02

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–13 on 2012-12-02, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 13–10 halftime lead. Darius Alexander posted a game-high +4.82 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	7	3	10	0	0	20
Los Angeles Chargers	0	13	0	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

LAC 19

LAC 77

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:45TD
JGJ. Gresham
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 19
Score
6-0
(7:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:39XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-3
(15:00) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:19TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 77
Score
7-9
(14:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at CIN 31. 58-D.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:09XP
NNN. Novak
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:41FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
10-10
(9:41) 2-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:01FG
NNN. Novak
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
10-13
(:01) 9-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:17TD
Andy Dalton
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
16-13
(4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:11XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:50FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
20-13
(2:50) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Darius Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
3Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
4R. Whalen · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
5M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
6A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7B. Green-Ellis · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
8L. McClain · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.26 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

Darius Alexander — LAC · Receiving

Darius Alexander posted the highest total EPA (+4.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Darius Alexander's top snap (+2.51 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 84-D.Alexander to CIN 47 for 18 yards (20-R.Nelson).

Biggest single play (-6.95 EPA): Andy Dalton — (14:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at CIN 31. 58-D.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke t

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 56 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -8.41 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +4.4% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.052	-0.167
Offensive success rate	50.0%	39.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.154	-0.150
Rush EPA/play	+0.064	-0.266
Defensive EPA/play	+0.167	+0.052
Defensive success rate	60.5%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.17 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -4.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, -14.32 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 7:45)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dorian Williams (Q2 14:19)
Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q4 4:17)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 15:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 9:41)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q2 0:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 2:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 7:39) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 77 (Q2 14:19); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:09) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 1 (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) 2-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 9-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 4:11) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 6 (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at CIN 31. 58-D.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke t [WPA -22.1% · EPA -6.95]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to LAC 42 for 1 yard (51-T.Spikes, 58-D.Williams). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at LAC 39. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 39 fo [WPA -18.5% · EPA -4.66]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Lynch at LAC 12. 41-C.Lynch to LAC 32 for 20 yards (82-M.Jones). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.20]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 15 for -10 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at LAC 15. 96-C.Dunlap to LAC 13 for 2 yards (67-R.Hadnot). The Replay As [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.07]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins to LAC 36 for 17 yards (32-E.Weddle) [38-M.Gilchrist]. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at CIN 31. 58-D.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke t [WPA -22.1% · EPA -6.95]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at LAC 15 for -10 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at LAC 15. 96-C.Dunlap to LAC 13 for 2 yards (67-R.Hadnot). The Replay As [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.07]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to LAC 42 for 1 yard (51-T.Spikes, 58-D.Williams). FUMBLES (51-T.Spikes), RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at LAC 39. 23-Q.Jammer to LAC 39 fo [WPA -18.5% · EPA -4.66]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Lynch at LAC 12. 41-C.Lynch to LAC 32 for 20 yards (82-M.Jones). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.20]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:45 · LAC 19 · Score 6-0
(7:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 84-J.Gresham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:39 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 2 · Score 7-3
(15:00) 9-N.Novak 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · LAC 77 · Score 7-9
(14:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Williams at CIN 31. 58-D.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke t
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:09 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:41 · LAC 1 · Score 10-10
(9:41) 2-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · CIN 1 · Score 10-13
(:01) 9-N.Novak 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · LAC 6 · Score 16-13
(4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:11 · LAC 2 · Score 17-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:50 · LAC 6 · Score 20-13
(2:50) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

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.
Darius Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2012-12-02?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-13 in Week 13, 2012.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Los Angeles Chargers 13.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 7:45) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 14:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q4 4:17) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 9:41, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 2:50, 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?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 46.4% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -8.41 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, +4.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA.

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

Darius Alexander (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.51 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 84-D.Alexander to CIN 47 for 18 yards (20-R.Nelson)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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