Bengals 27–34 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2024

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +10.64 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 37.8% completion, -11.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.

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

T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+6.95 EPA): (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 34–27 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 6–30 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tee Higgins
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-11-17

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–27 on 2024-11-17. Tee Higgins posted a game-high +13.84 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	3	20	7	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	7	23	3	13	0	34

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3LAC 8

+3LAC 9

CIN 1

+3CIN 1

+3CIN 35

LAC 4

LAC 42

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:31FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
3-0
(6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:39TD
Will Dissly
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 29
Score
3-6
(3:39) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-W.Dissly for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:34XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
3-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:57FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
6-7
(12:57) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:09TD
Quentin Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 26
Score
6-13
(11:09) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:02XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
6-14
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:38TD
J.K. Dobbins
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-20
(4:38) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 4:35TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
6-21
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:04FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-24
(:04) 11-C.Dicker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:34FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 35
Score
6-27
(10:34) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:31TD
Ja'Marr Chase
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
12-27
(5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:27XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:59TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 42
Score
19-27
(2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:53TD
Evan McPherson
Points+7
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
20-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:28TD
Ja'Marr Chase
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
26-27
(12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart].
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:21XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
27-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:26TD
J.K. Dobbins
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 29
Score
27-33
(:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:18TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
27-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +13.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
2Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.64 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
4Will Dissly · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
5Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
6J.K. Dobbins · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7Andrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
8Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.04 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

Tee Higgins — CIN · Receiving

Tee Higgins posted the highest total EPA (+13.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.

Tee Higgins's top snap (+6.95 EPA): (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 59 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +10.64 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 45 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -11.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.009	+0.041
Offensive success rate	42.2%	48.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.180	+0.042
Rush EPA/play	-0.053	+0.040
Defensive EPA/play	-0.041	-0.009
Defensive success rate	51.7%	57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.01, Los Angeles Chargers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +0.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, +3.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Will Dissly (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 3:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 11:09)
Los Angeles Chargers — J.K. Dobbins (Q2 4:38)
Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 5:31)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 2:59)
Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 12:28)
Los Angeles Chargers — J.K. Dobbins (Q4 0:26)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 6:31)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 12:57)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:04)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q3 10:34)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 8 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-W.Dissly for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 3:34) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 23–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 11:02) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 4:38) — (4:38) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 4:35) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 11-C.Dicker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 20–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q3 10:34) — (10:34) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 5:27) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 42 (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:53) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LAC 17 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 12:21) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:18) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -3.42]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.09]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 15-L.McConkey ran ob at CIN 29 for 27 yards (22-G.Stone) [91-T.Hendrickson]. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +1.63]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart]. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +2.61]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas to LAC 35 for 13 yards (32-A.Gilman) [97-J.Bosa]. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +1.47]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +6.95]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert scrambles right end to CIN 24 for 7 yards (21-M.Hilton, 55-L.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-L.Wilson), RECOVERED by CIN-22-G.Stone at CIN 23. 22-G.Stone pushed ob at CIN 29 for 6 [WPA -7.9% · EPA -5.40]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.09]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play. [WPA +0.7% · EPA +4.04]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:31 · LAC 8 · Score 3-0
(6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 3:39 · CIN 29 · Score 3-6
(3:39) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 81-W.Dissly for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 3:34 · CIN 15 · Score 3-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 12:57 · LAC 9 · Score 6-7
(12:57) 2-E.McPherson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · CIN 26 · Score 6-13
(11:09) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:02 · CIN 15 · Score 6-14
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 4:38 · CIN 1 · Score 6-20
(4:38) 27-J.Dobbins right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q2 4:35 · CIN 15 · Score 6-21
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CIN 1 · Score 6-24
(:04) 11-C.Dicker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 10:34 · CIN 35 · Score 6-27
(10:34) 11-C.Dicker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:31 · LAC 4 · Score 12-27
(5:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. LAC-22-E.Molden was injured during the play.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · LAC 15 · Score 13-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 2:59 · LAC 42 · Score 19-27
(2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q3 2:53 · LAC 15 · Score 20-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:28 · LAC 17 · Score 26-27
(12:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Tart].
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:21 · LAC 15 · Score 27-27
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · CIN 29 · Score 27-33
(:26) 27-J.Dobbins left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 0:18 · CIN 15 · Score 27-34
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

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.
Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2024-11-17?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 in Week 11, 2024.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Chargers 23; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Los Angeles Chargers 34.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — W. Dissly (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 3:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 11:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q2 4:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 5:31) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 2:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 12:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Dobbins (Q4 0:26) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 6:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 12:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q3 10:34, 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?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +10.64 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 37.8% completion, -11.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.

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

Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+6.95 EPA): (2:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 5-T.Higgins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

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