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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2013 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2013 Week 13 Recap

Bengals defeat Chargers 17–10 in Week 13

Kyle Allen led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 17–10 Week 13 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 17 8–4 Winner
Final 17–10
Los Angeles Chargers 10 5–7
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
17–10
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Game date
December 1, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 14/24 · 201 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 3 REC · 65 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 5 REC · 83 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 8 REC · 106 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Green 2 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Mathews 5 REC · 31 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Top passer
Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play
(7:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to LAC 20 for 5 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). FUMBLES (38-…
Game date
2013-12-01

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17–10 on 2013-12-01. Kyle Allen posted a game-high +5.36 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals7730017
Los Angeles Chargers7030010

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 15:00TD
    BGB. Green-Ellis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 4
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:56XP
    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.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:17TD
    LGL. Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    7-6

    (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 11:11XP
    NNN. Novak

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-7

    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 1:47TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 21
    Score
    13-7

    (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 1:42XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    14-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 9:20FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 28
    Score
    17-7

    (9:20) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 4:48FG
    NNN. Novak

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    17-10

    (4:48) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-63-J.Troutman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.11 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  4. 4Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Mathews · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  8. 8Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Kyle Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kyle Allen — LAC · Receiving

Kyle Allen posted the highest total EPA (+5.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Kyle Allen's top snap (-2.82 EPA): (8:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LAC 29 for 14 yards (43-G.Iloka, 24-A.Jones). Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers

Biggest single play (-5.69 EPA): B. Green-Ellis — (7:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to LAC 20 for 5 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). FUMBLES (38-M.Gilchrist), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 16. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 43 for 27 yards (14-A.Dalton).

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 RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.02 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -3.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +5.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.099-0.032
Offensive success rate61.6%35.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.213-0.048
Rush EPA/play-0.101-0.071
Defensive EPA/play+0.032-0.099
Defensive success rate64.1%38.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +7.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -2.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 15:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — L. Green (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 11:17)
  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 1:47)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 9:20)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak (Q4 4:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 14:56) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:11) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 21 (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:42) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q4 4:48).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +3.21]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.17]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on CIN-14-A.Dalton, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 46. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -2.89]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:50) — (3:50) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 32-E.Weddle at LAC 24. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 45 for 21 yards (25-G.Bernard). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.00]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:57) — (2:57) 25-G.Bernard up the middle to LAC 23 for 19 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle to LAC 20 for 5 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). FUMBLES (38-M.Gilchrist), RECOVERED by LAC-32-E.Weddle at LAC 16. 32-E.Weddle to LAC 43 for 27 yards (14-A.Dalton). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -5.69]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 14-A.Dalton kneels, dead ball declared at LAC 5 for -1 yards. [WPA +0.6% · EPA -4.39]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 16-A.Hawkins pushed ob at LAC 32 for 50 yards (38-M.Gilchrist). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.98]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 85-A.Gates INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [93-M.Johnson] at CIN 25. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to CIN 25 for no gain (85-A.Gates). The Replay Assista [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.58]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LAC 4 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:17 · CIN 30 · Score 7-6
    (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 89-L.Green for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
    9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 1:47 · LAC 21 · Score 13-7
    (1:47) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 1:42 · LAC 2 · Score 14-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:20 · LAC 28 · Score 17-7
    (9:20) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:48 · CIN 30 · Score 17-10
    (4:48) 9-N.Novak 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. PENALTY on LAC-63-J.Troutman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

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.
  • Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2013-12-01?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10 in Week 13, 2013.

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

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Los Angeles Chargers 10.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Green (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 11:17) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 1:47) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 9:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 4:48, 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), 54.8% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.02 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.3% completion, -3.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +5.11 total passing EPA.

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

Kyle Allen (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-2.82 EPA): (8:24) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LAC 29 for 14 yards (43-G.Iloka, 24-A.Jones). Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the p.

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L