Nov 25, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) carries the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-US PRESSWIRE
The Cincinnati Bengals (6-5) head to San Diego for a west-coast rip to take on the Chargers (4-7) who are looking to spoil the Bengals’ playoff hopes. San Diego is coming off of a heart-breaking 16-13 loss in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens. They’re essentially out of the playoff picture.
After the Bengals scored their third straight victory last week over the Oakland Raiders, they now find themselves in 7th-place in the AFC standings, despite having the same record as the Pittsburgh Steelers who currently hold the final wild card spot. With the Steelers facing the Ravens without Big Ben, Cincinnati could find themselves 6th in the AFC and holding the final wild card spot by day’s end.
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Bengals Win Fourth Straight Beating The San Diego Chargers 20-13 after stopping Chargers on 4th down at CIN 18 yard line
18-yard line
Rivers hits Malcolm Floyd. SD down to CIN 12 yard line
3rd-down conversion of holding penalty by Cincy gets SD out to CIN 45
Bengals can’t in for a TD after turnover, but they do get a 24-yd FG from Nugent to extend lead to 20-13 with 2:47 left
Was also first turnover by Bengals defense
Big play as Dunlap grabs Rivers fumble at SD 10. First and goal Bengals
Kirkpatrick has concussionn won’t return
4:11 left now with Phillips Rivers about to get the ball.
Hawkins with the 3rd down catch gives Bengals first and goal from SD 6, then Andy Dalton runs it in. Puts Cincy up 17-13
Bengals defense comes up big again with a three-and-out. SD to punt from own 15 to own 45-yard line.
Dre Kirkpatrick was hurt on special teams, possible concussion. Back in locker room.
After 3 and out by Chargers, Bengals return favor with 3 and out, punt goes to SD 11 with 12:59 left in game. SD still leads 13-10
Punt downed at SD 4
But then go 3-and-out
Geno Atkins sack leads to Nick Novak missing from 54 as it hits the right upright. Bengals will have good field position down 13-10 with 1:35 left in 3rd
Bengals giving Chargers all kinds of chances to save their season. Jermaine Gresham fumbles after first-down catch. SD ball
Bengals 15-57 when trailing at half under Marvin and 0-3 this year.
Chargers lead 13-10 at the half. Stats: Total yards: CIN 223 SD 205. Dalton 14-22, 141 yds; BJGE 11 rushes, 77 yds; Green 6 rec., 54 yds; Burfict 6 tackles
Cedric Peerman has a right ankle injury. Return is questionable
Bengals run double-pass as Dalton gets pass back from Hawkins and finds Marvin Jones for 16 yards to SD 45
Green-Ellis running well in the first half – 75 yards on 10 carries.
Bengals get stop on D after Dunlap bats down 3rd down pass, take over at CIN 12
After getting to the 1, Bengals have to settle for 3
Dalton to Gresham for 10 yards. First and goal Bengals at SD 5
Dalton to Green for 16 yards and first down at SD 19
Dalton throws his fourth Pick Six of the year. Williams with a 30-yard TD. Fifth Pick Six by Chargers defense. After review, play stands as called. SD takes 10-7 lead with 14:09 left in 2nd qtr
SD settles for FG. Cin leads 7-3 in 2nd QTR
Dumpoff pass to Ronnie Brown has ball at CIN 2 at end of 1, but it’s 4th down and it appears SD will settle for FG.
Chargers using a mix of screens and play action passes to pick apart Bengals secondary. Have drove to the CIN 9
Drive went 91 yards in 16 plays and took 7:21
Dalton hits Gresham for 19 yard TOUCHDOWN!!! Longest drive of the year for Bengals.
Bengals go for it on 4th & 9, get a holding call on SD followed by an offsides has it 1st-and-5 at SD 25
Dalton to Hawkins for 17 yards converts 3rd down. Bengals at SD 36
Colts just won on last play of game vs. Lions, now have an 8-4 record and will likely finish as one of the two AFC Wild Card teams
BJGE converts early 3rd and 1. Ellis now 11 of 12 for the year on 3rd and 1 runs
Chargers win coin toss, defer to 2nd half. Bengals offense will start.
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