Chargers 16–13 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2020

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.5% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.63 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.2% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.54 total passing EPA.

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

T. Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+0.96 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LAC 36 for 10 yards (23-R.Jenkins)..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 16–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 6–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Boyd
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (12:20) 28-J.Mixon right tackle to CIN 21 for -4 yards (52-D.Perryman). FUMBLES (52-D.Perr…
Game date: 2020-09-13

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16–13 on 2020-09-13, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 7–6 halftime lead. Tyler Boyd posted a game-high +2.84 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	0	6	0	10	0	16
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	6	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 23

+1LAC 15

+3CIN 25

+3LAC 31

+3LAC 25

+1CIN 15

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:30TD
Joe Burrow
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 23
Score
0-6
(2:30) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:24XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:14FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
3-7
(7:14) 4-M.Badgley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:03FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 25
Score
6-7
(:03) 4-M.Badgley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:17FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 31
Score
6-10
(9:17) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:36FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 25
Score
6-13
(1:36) 4-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:27TD
Joshua Kelley
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 5
Score
12-13
(12:27) (Shotgun) 27-J.Kelley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 12:23XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
13-13
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:59FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
16-13
(8:59) 4-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
3Joshua Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
4Jalen Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
5Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7Tyrod Taylor · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +0.54 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
8Drew Sample · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 1 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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Boyd — CIN · Receiving

Tyler Boyd posted the highest total EPA (+2.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Tyler Boyd's top snap (+0.96 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LAC 36 for 10 yards (23-R.Jenkins).

Biggest single play (-4.96 EPA): Joe Mixon — (12:20) 28-J.Mixon right tackle to CIN 21 for -4 yards (52-D.Perryman). FUMBLES (52-D.Perryman), RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at CIN 24. 59-N.Vigil to CIN 24 for no gain (28-J.Mixon).

Quarterback report card

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

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.63 total EPA
Tyrod Taylor (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.106	-0.168
Offensive success rate	35.9%	41.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.014	-0.201
Rush EPA/play	-0.181	-0.297
Defensive EPA/play	+0.168	+0.106
Defensive success rate	58.6%	64.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.11 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.17 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -14.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -9.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow (Q1 2:30)
Los Angeles Chargers — Joshua Kelley (Q4 12:27)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q2 7:14)
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q2 0:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 9:17)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 1:36)
Los Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q4 8:59)

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 23 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 2:24) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) 4-M.Badgley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-M.Badgley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q3 9:17) — (9:17) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 25 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 4-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 27-J.Kelley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 12:23) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 4-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -36.2% · EPA -2.84]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 25-G.Bernard INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram III at LAC 24. 54-M.Ingram III to LAC 24 for no gain (25-G.Bernard). Penalty on CIN-66-T.Hopkins, Ineli [WPA -31.4% · EPA -4.88]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LAC 36 for 10 yards (23-R.Jenkins). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +0.96]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 18-A.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on CIN-18-A.Green, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at LAC 3 - No Play. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -1.45]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 28-J.Mixon right tackle to CIN 21 for -4 yards (52-D.Perryman). FUMBLES (52-D.Perryman), RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at CIN 24. 59-N.Vigil to CIN 24 for no gain (28-J.Mixon). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -4.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 28-J.Mixon right tackle to CIN 21 for -4 yards (52-D.Perryman). FUMBLES (52-D.Perryman), RECOVERED by LAC-59-N.Vigil at CIN 24. 59-N.Vigil to CIN 24 for no gain (28-J.Mixon). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -4.96]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 25-G.Bernard INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram III at LAC 24. 54-M.Ingram III to LAC 24 for no gain (25-G.Bernard). Penalty on CIN-66-T.Hopkins, Ineli [WPA -31.4% · EPA -4.88]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) 4-M.Badgley 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.17]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 81-M.Williams to CIN 18 for 37 yards (30-J.Bates III). PENALTY on CIN-30-J.Bates III, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at CIN 18. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.97]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:30 · LAC 23 · Score 0-6
(2:30) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:24 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 7:14 · CIN 6 · Score 3-7
(7:14) 4-M.Badgley 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 25 · Score 6-7
(:03) 4-M.Badgley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:17 · LAC 31 · Score 6-10
(9:17) 4-R.Bullock 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 1:36 · LAC 25 · Score 6-13
(1:36) 4-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · CIN 5 · Score 12-13
(12:27) (Shotgun) 27-J.Kelley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 12:23 · CIN 15 · Score 13-13
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · CIN 3 · Score 16-13
(8:59) 4-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

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.
Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2020-09-13?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 in Week 1, 2020.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 16, Cincinnati Bengals 13.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q1 2:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Kelley (Q4 12:27) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 7:14, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 9:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 1:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 8:59, 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?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.5% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.63 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Los Angeles Chargers), 43.2% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.54 total passing EPA.

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

Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+0.96 EPA): (1:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LAC 36 for 10 yards (23-R.Jenkins)..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 1-0 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 0-1 L

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