Los Angeles Chargers vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 13 2021
Los Angeles Chargers
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Cincinnati Bengals
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 16 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 41 |
| Bengals | 0 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
LAC 41CIN 22 Final
Passing leader
26.3PPR pts
26/35, 317 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
28.8PPR pts
9 REC, 138 YDS, 1 TD
Bengals leader
18.6PPR pts
24/40, 300 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Tevaughn Campbell
1 TD, 6 TKL
Chargers 41, Bengals 22: Los Angeles leads from start to finish
Los Angeles led 24–13 at halftime and outscored Cincinnati 17–9 after the break to win 41–22. The Chargers finished with a narrow 363–356 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.
The Bengals went 6-for-12 on third down and committed four turnovers.
Key advantages
- +1.0 yards/play LAC 6.0 · CIN 5.0
- +1 turnover margin LAC 3 · CIN 4 turnovers
- +7 total yards LAC 363 · CIN 356
Game Highlights
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Why the Chargers Won
Los Angeles won the efficiency and turnover battles.
| Chargers | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 363 | Total yards | 356 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 61 | Plays | 71 |
| 31% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| 28:46 | Time of possession | 31:14 |
Scoring Summary
The Chargers scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | LAC | CIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:31 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 4-yard TD Takes leadXP missed | 6 | 0 |
| 6:28 | LAC | Dustin Hopkins 43-yard FG Extends lead | 9 | 0 |
| 1:34 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 7-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP | 16 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:12 | LAC | Justin Herbert → Jalen Guyton, 44-yard TD Extends leadKeenan Allen → Justin Herbert, 2-pt conversion | 24 | 0 |
| 7:39 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 29-yard TDXP missed | 24 | 6 |
| 2:40 | CIN | Joe Burrow 6-yard TD runEvan McPherson XP | 24 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:53 | CIN | Evan McPherson 48-yard FG | 24 | 16 |
| 7:10 | CIN | Joe Mixon 7-yard TD run2-pt try failed | 24 | 22 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:43 | LAC | Tevaughn Campbell 61-yard fumble return TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP | 31 | 22 |
| 10:49 | LAC | Austin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP | 38 | 22 |
| 1:10 | LAC | Dustin Hopkins 43-yard FG Extends lead | 41 | 22 |
Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Bengals, Week 13 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Tee Higgins28.8 PTSWR4
- Justin Herbert26.3 PTSQB3
- Keenan Allen22.4 PTSWR7
- Jalen Guyton18.9 PTSWR14
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 26.3 | QB3 | 26/35 | 317 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 118.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Joe Burrow | 17.6 | QB13 | 24/40 | 300 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 70.8 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | 28.8 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 14 | 9 | 138 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Keenan Allen | 22.4 | WR7 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 34 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Guyton | 18.9 | WR14 | WR | 1 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 90 | 1 | |
| Mike Williams | 16.0 | WR20 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 110 | 0 | |
| Austin Ekeler | 15.4 | RB18 | RB | 14 | 59 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyler Boyd | 13.5 | WR24 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 85 | 0 | |
| Ja'Marr Chase | 10.2 | WR37 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 52 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Joe Mixon | 8.4 | RB27 | RB | 19 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Samaje Perine | 6.1 | RB39 | RB | 5 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jared Cook | 5.9 | TE23 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 29 | 0 | |
| C.J. Uzomah | 5.0 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| Justin Jackson | 4.1 | RB44 | RB | 6 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| Donald Parham | 2.3 | TE38 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Joshua Palmer | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share35 targets
- Keenan Allen23%, 8 targets
- Mike Williams20%, 7 targets
- Austin Ekeler14%, 5 targets
- Jared Cook11%, 4 targets
- Donald Parham11%, 4 targets
- Other20%, 7 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Target Share38 targets
- Tee Higgins37%, 14 targets
- Ja'Marr Chase21%, 8 targets
- Tyler Boyd18%, 7 targets
- C.J. Uzomah16%, 6 targets
- Samaje Perine5%, 2 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- , 19 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | 73 | 96% | 8 | 21% | 0 |
| Mike Williams | 56 | 88% | 7 | 20% | 0 |
| C.J. Uzomah | 66 | 87% | 6 | 16% | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | 53 | 83% | 8 | 23% | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 60 | 79% | 14 | 37% | 0 |
| Tyler Boyd | 57 | 75% | 7 | 18% | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | 47 | 73% | 5 | 14% | 14 |
| Joe Mixon | 50 | 66% | 1 | 3% | 19 |
| Jared Cook | 35 | 55% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Jalen Guyton | 34 | 53% | 4 | 11% | 1 |
| Stephen Anderson | 22 | 34% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | 22 | 34% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | 26 | 34% | 2 | 5% | 5 |
| Drew Sample | 26 | 34% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Justin Jackson | 16 | 25% | 2 | 6% | 6 |
| Donald Parham | 16 | 25% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Tre' McKitty | 16 | 25% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Stanley Morgan | 5 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Trenton Irwin | 5 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Joshua Kelley | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Mitchell Wilcox | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+11.5Jalen Guyton18.9 PTS vs 7.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.1C.J. Uzomah5.0 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.6 xFPTee Higgins28.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 28.8 | 23.6 | +5.2 | 79% | 37% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 14 | 37% |
| Joe BurrowCIN · QB | 18.6 | 18.2 | +0.4 | 100% | 40 att | — | 40 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Austin EkelerLAC · RB | 17.4 | 17.4 | 0.0 | 73% | 64% car | — | 0 | 14 | 64% | 5 | 14% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 26.3 | 16.0 | +10.3 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Joe MixonCIN · RB | 9.4 | 13.9 | −4.5 | 66% | 76% car | — | 0 | 19 | 76% | 1 | 3% |
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR | 10.2 | 13.5 | −3.3 | 96% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 21% |
| Keenan AllenLAC · WR | 22.4 | 13.5 | +8.9 | 83% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 23% |
| Mike WilliamsLAC · — | 16.0 | 11.8 | +4.2 | 88% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 20% |
| Tyler BoydCIN · WR | 13.5 | 11.8 | +1.7 | 75% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| C.J. UzomahCIN · TE | 5.0 | 10.1 | −5.1 | 87% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Jalen GuytonLAC · WR | 18.9 | 7.4 | +11.5 | 53% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 4 | 11% |
| Justin JacksonLAC · RB | 4.1 | 7.2 | −3.1 | 25% | 27% car | — | 0 | 6 | 27% | 2 | 6% |
| Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE | 2.3 | 6.7 | −4.4 | 25% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Jared CookLAC · TE | 5.9 | 6.7 | −0.8 | 55% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Samaje PerineCIN · RB | 6.1 | 6.6 | −0.5 | 34% | 20% car | — | 0 | 5 | 20% | 2 | 5% |
| Joshua PalmerLAC · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 34% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Chargers 35 targets and 22 carries; Bengals 38 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Justin Herbert Ran hot
26 of 35 passing for 317 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for 6 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Joe Burrow
24 of 40 passing for 300 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 6 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.
Best score since Week 8.
Austin Ekeler Strong role
5 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards; 14 carries (64% of the team's) for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.4 expected.
A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Keenan Allen Ran hot
8 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 34 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 9.
Tee Higgins Ran hot
14 targets (37% of the team's), 9 catches for 138 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff
1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 19 carries (76% of the team's) for 54 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.9 expected.
Fewest points since Week 2. A touchdown in 8 of the last 8 games.
C.J. Uzomah Unlucky
6 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jalen Guyton Ran hot
4 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 90 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for -1 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Los Angeles Chargers
- Stock down: Donald Parham Jr. played 25% of the snaps, down from a 46% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Chargers D | Bengals D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.5 | 16.0 |
| RBs | 25.9 | 24.5 |
| WRs | 28.5 | 31.7 |
| TEs | 17.2 | 14.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Cincinnati opened at 59% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.
Bengals win probability
Key Swings
- −18Herbert → Allen, 4-yd TD59% → 40%Q1 11:31
- −16Herbert → Allen, 7-yd TD29% → 13%Q1 1:34
- +12Burrow 6-yd TD run5% → 17%Q2 2:40
- +26Mixon 7-yd TD run20% → 46%Q3 7:10
- −32Campbell 61-yd TD42% → 10%Q4 13:43
Swing in Bengals win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Chargers | Measure | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 71 |
| 64% | Pass rate | 65% |
| 7.3 | Yds / dropback | 5.7 |
| 3.6 | Yds / carry | 3.8 |
| 4/13 | Third downs | 6/12 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 10 fewer plays but gained 1.6 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- LAC Allen 23% · Williams 20% · Ekeler 14%
- CIN Higgins 37% · Chase 21% · Boyd 18%
Possession Results
| Result | LAC | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
LAC turnover edge: +1
- The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 55-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- Cincinnati's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out, an interception or a fumble.
- The Chargers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 28 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | Q1 15:00 | 9 | 55 | 3:29 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q1 11:31 | 5 | 13 | 2:44 | Fumble |
| LAC | Q1 8:47 | 4 | 4 | 2:19 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q1 6:28 | 5 | 17 | 1:59 | Interception |
| LAC | Q1 4:29 | 5 | 73 | 2:55 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q1 1:34 | 3 | -6 | 1:52 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 14:42 | 3 | 3 | 1:03 | Punt |
| CIN | Q2 13:39 | 3 | -5 | 2:02 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 11:37 | 3 | 58 | 1:25 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q2 10:12 | 6 | 75 | 2:33 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 7:39 | 7 | 43 | 3:30 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q2 4:09 | 3 | 19 | 1:29 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q2 2:40 | 6 | 9 | 1:21 | Interception |
| CIN | Q2 1:19 | 6 | 34 | 1:19 | End of half |
| CIN | Q3 15:00 | 10 | 45 | 5:07 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q3 9:53 | 2 | 6 | 0:53 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q3 9:00 | 5 | 32 | 1:50 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q3 7:10 | 6 | -1 | 3:46 | Punt |
| CIN | Q3 3:24 | 4 | 7 | 1:43 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 1:41 | 3 | -3 | 1:03 | Punt |
| CIN | Q3 0:38 | 4 | 18 | 1:55 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q4 13:43 | 3 | -10 | 0:51 | Punt |
| LAC | Q4 12:52 | 4 | 53 | 2:03 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q4 10:49 | 7 | 60 | 2:49 | Interception |
| LAC | Q4 8:00 | 4 | 23 | 1:10 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 6:50 | 6 | 19 | 1:51 | Downs |
| LAC | Q4 4:59 | 7 | 15 | 3:49 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q4 1:10 | 2 | 15 | 1:10 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Chargers' fumble touchdown is counted as a Bengals lost fumble, not as a Chargers possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Chargers vs Bengals Head-to-Head
The Chargers and Bengals first met in 1968 and have played 39 times since.
- All-time series
- 24–15Chargers lead, 39 meetings since 1968
- Postseason
- 1–1Chargers won in 2013; Bengals won in 1981
- Largest Chargers win
- 34–62002
- Largest Bengals win
- 31–01971
Since 2021
2–0 Chargers lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 11 Bengals at Chargers, 2024 Wk 11 recap LAC 34 CIN 27 LAC W
- 2021 Wk 13 Chargers at Bengals LAC 41 CIN 22 LAC W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Chargers | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 10-7 |
| 27.9 | Points per game | 27.1 |
| 390.2 | Yards per game | 361.5 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 27.0 | Points allowed per game | 22.1 |
| 360.1 | Yards allowed per game | 350.8 |
Chargers vs Bengals Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CIN −3Bengals failed to cover by 22
- Total
- 50Over: 63 points scored (by 13)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | 26.5 | 22 | −4.5 |
| Chargers | 23.5 | 41 | +17.5 |
The Chargers beat their implied total and the Bengals fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 6–6
- Over/under
- 5–7
- ATS as favorite
- 2–5
- ATS as underdog
- 3–1
- ATS on the road
- 4–2
Cincinnati Bengals
- Against the spread
- 6–6
- Over/under
- 6–6
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS at home
- 2–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Chargers and Bengals in Fantasy
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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Chargers vs Bengals Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Chargers vs Bengals Week 13 game?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41–22 in Week 13 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on December 5, 2021. See the Chargers' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Chargers vs Bengals?
The final score was Chargers 41, Bengals 22. The Chargers led 24–13 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 17, Bengals 9.
What happened in the Chargers vs Bengals game?
Los Angeles led 24–13 at halftime and outscored Cincinnati 17–9 after the break to win 41–22. The Chargers finished with a narrow 363–356 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Tee Higgins led all players with 9 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals committed 4 turnovers, the Chargers 3.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Bengals?
Tee Higgins led the game with 28.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 13, on 9 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert was next with 26.3 (QB3). See Tee Higgins's 2021 game log.
Who led Chargers vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 26 of 35 for 317 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 14 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins (CIN) led in receiving with 9 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Tee Higgins score against the Chargers?
Tee Higgins scored 28.8 points in PPR leagues, 24.3 in half-PPR and 19.8 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 13 of the 2021 season, on 9 catches for 138 yards and a touchdown. He drew 37% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Bengals?
Jalen Guyton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.9 PPR points on 7.4 xFP (+11.5). C.J. Uzomah fell furthest short, with 5.0 points on 10.1 xFP (−5.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Chargers beat the Bengals?
The Chargers beat the Bengals 41–22 because they averaged 6.0 yards per play to 5.0, won the turnover battle 4–3, and outgained them 363–356.
Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Bengals?
The Chargers won the turnover battle 4–3: the Bengals gave the ball away 4 times and the Chargers 3 times. The Chargers won the game.
What is the all-time Chargers vs Bengals record?
The Chargers lead the all-time series 24–15 across 39 meetings since 1968, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Chargers and Bengals last play before this game?
Before Week 13 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on September 13, 2020, when the Chargers beat the Bengals 16–13.
Have the Chargers and Bengals met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2013 playoffs. The Chargers are 1–1 against the Bengals in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Bengals?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −3, making the Cincinnati Bengals 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 50. That implied about 26.5 points for the Bengals and 23.5 for the Chargers.
Did Chargers vs Bengals go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 50, and the teams combined for 63 points, 13 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Bengals?
The Chargers covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Bengals −3. The final margin was 19 points.