San Diego Chargers @ Cincinnati Bengals
1-1, 0-1 Away
19
1-1, 0-1 Away
2-0, 1-0 Home
24
2-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
241
P. RiversQB
21/27, 2 TD, 1 INT
241
214
A. DaltonQB
16/26, 3 TD
214
88
M. Gordon IIIRB
16 CAR
88
123
G. BernardRB
20 CAR
123
68
D. WoodheadRB
6 REC
68
49
T. EifertTE
4 REC, 1 TD
49
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None
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1.5
C. DunlapDE
1.5
10
E. WeddleS
7 SOLO
10
9
A. JonesCB
7 SOLO
9
Team Stats
354
Total Yards
389
3
Turnovers
2
19
1st Downs
20
8-64
Penalties
9-75
4/11
3rd Down
4/10
0/0
4th Down
0/0
1/2
Red Zone
2/4
30:09
Possession
29:51
Game Information
Cincinnati, OH
CBS
Line Judge:Jeff Bergman
Down Judge:Jerry Bergman
Back Judge:Steve Freeman
Field Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Referee:Jeff Triplette
Side Judge:Alex Kemp
Umpire:Shawn Smith
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 20 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 8 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 9 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 4-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 56 | 62 |
| Total Yards | 354 | 389 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Passing | 223 | 214 |
| Comp/Att | 21/27 | 16/26 |
| Yards per pass | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-18 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 131 | 175 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Penalties | 8-64 | 9-75 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:09 | 29:51 |
SD @ CIN Videos
RBs Melvin Gordon, Giovani Bernard provide spark for Chargers and Bengals
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2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 397 | 387 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 424 | 398 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 414 | 492 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 | 279 | 379 |
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