Chargers 19–24 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2015

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.71 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.6% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.37 total passing EPA.

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

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 24–19 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 6–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J…
Game date: 2015-09-20

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–19 on 2015-09-20. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +9.37 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	3	7	6	0	19
Cincinnati Bengals	7	7	3	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3CIN 22

+3CIN 14

LAC 45

CIN 10

+1CIN 15

+3LAC 3

LAC 9

CIN 40

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 12:58TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 16
Score
0-6
(12:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 12:51XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 8:41FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 22
Score
3-7
(8:41) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:28FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 14
Score
6-7
(9:28) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:08TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 45
Score
6-13
(6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:01XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
6-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:40TD
SJS. Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 10
Score
12-14
(10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-S.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:34XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
13-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:48FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 3
Score
13-17
(2:48) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:54TD
TET. Eifert
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
13-23
(8:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:49XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:27TD
MFM. Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 40
Score
19-24
(4:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.37 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
5D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
6S. Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
7Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 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

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+9.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+4.04 EPA): (6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.76 EPA): Julian Hill — (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones).

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) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.71 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.020	+0.016
Offensive success rate	49.3%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.049	+0.302
Rush EPA/play	+0.036	-0.267
Defensive EPA/play	-0.016	+0.020
Defensive success rate	54.3%	50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.02, Cincinnati Bengals +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 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

Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 12:58)
Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 6:08)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Johnson (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 10:40)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 8:54)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 4:27)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q1 8:41)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 9:28)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 2:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 12:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q2 9:28) — (9:28) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 45 (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:01) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-S.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 10:34) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 3 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 8:49) — 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 40 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones). [WPA -21.2% · EPA -5.76]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at LAC 48. 57-V.Rey to LAC 48 for no gain (80-M.Floyd). CIN-57-V.Rey was injured during the play. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -2.19]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 10-K.Huber punts 44 yards to LAC 24, Center-46-C.Harris. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-59-E.Lamur at LAC 19. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 2-J.Lambo 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -3.92]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 10-K.Huber punts 58 yards to end zone, Center-46-C.Harris, Touchback. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -0.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) 32-J.Hill FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, RECOVERED by LAC-27-J.Wilson at CIN 36. 27-J.Wilson to CIN 36 for no gain (82-M.Jones). [WPA -21.2% · EPA -5.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 10-K.Huber punts 44 yards to LAC 24, Center-46-C.Harris. 13-K.Allen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-59-E.Lamur at LAC 19. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +5.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at CIN 46 for -6 yards (95-W.Gilberry). FUMBLES (95-W.Gilberry) [95-W.Gilberry], RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Carter at CIN 42. 51-C.Carter to CIN 42 for no gain (39-D.Woo [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.83]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 32-J.Hill up the middle to CIN 49 for 6 yards (56-D.Butler). FUMBLES (56-D.Butler), RECOVERED by LAC-56-D.Butler at CIN 49. 56-D.Butler to CIN 48 for 1 yard (85-T.Eifert; 82-M.Jones). CIN-32-J. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 12:58 · LAC 16 · Score 0-6
(12:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 12:51 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 8:41 · CIN 22 · Score 3-7
(8:41) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 9:28 · CIN 14 · Score 6-7
(9:28) 2-J.Lambo 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:08 · LAC 45 · Score 6-13
(6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:01 · LAC 15 · Score 6-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:40 · CIN 10 · Score 12-14
(10:40) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 11-S.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:34 · CIN 15 · Score 13-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:48 · LAC 3 · Score 13-17
(2:48) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:54 · LAC 9 · Score 13-23
(8:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:49 · LAC 15 · Score 13-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · CIN 40 · Score 19-24
(4:27) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 80-M.Floyd for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2015-09-20?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-19 in Week 2, 2015.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 19, Cincinnati Bengals 24.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 12:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 6:08) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — S. Johnson (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 10:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 8:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 4:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q1 8:41, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 9:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 2:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 60.0% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.71 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.6% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.37 total passing EPA.

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

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (6:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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