JK Dobbins rushed for a 29-yard landing with 18 seconds remaining to assist the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 on Sunday night time after squandering a 21-point third-quarter lead on the SoFi Stadium in California.
Dobbins rushed for 2 touchdowns, together with the tiebreaking rating, to assist Los Angeles (7-3) win their fourth straight recreation, ending with 56 yards dashing and 11 carries.
Quarterback Justin Herbert carried the offence with 297 yards passing and two touchdowns as he led the Chargers with 65 yards dashing.
The Chargers dominated the primary half constructing a 24-6 lead attributable to Herbert’s efficiency because the quarterback linked with Dissly for a 29-yard landing. It was the longest reception for the tight finish since Week 1 in 2022, when he had a 38-yard rating for Seattle.
Cincinnati obtained one other subject objective earlier than Quentin Johnston caught a 26-yard landing from Herbert to make it 14-6 lower than 4 minutes into the second quarter. It’s the sixth landing for Johnston and the third straight recreation he has reached the top zone.
Bengals trailed 27-6 within the third quarter however scored on three straight drives in a 13-minute span to tie the sport. The primary two scores got here on fourth-down performs.
After the Bengals (4-7) tied the rating with 12:21 remaining, the Chargers picked up simply 18 yards on their subsequent three drives.
Bengals kicker Evan McPherson had two probabilities within the fourth quarter to seize a lead however was huge left from 48 and 51 yards.
Herbert discovered rookie receiver Ladd McConkey for completions of 28 and 27 yards to maneuver the Chargers down the sector earlier than Dobbins broke unfastened across the left aspect for 29 yards and a landing.
Joe Burrow obtained Bengals to the Chargers 43 within the remaining seconds with a 27-yard completion, however his remaining two throws fell incomplete.
Derwin James Jr leaped on the objective line and batted down a Hail Mary headed proper for Tee Higgins on the ultimate play to protect the Chargers’ fourth straight win.
Week 12 begins on Thursday night time when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns from 1.15am within the early hours of Friday, dwell on Sky Sports activities NFL
