The Cincinnati Bengals played the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night to try to get closer to a .500 record before their bye week. After a rough start with three losses, they found success by winning four of their next seven games.
The hosts wanted to distance themselves from the Denver Broncos in the race for second place in the AFC West.
Who reached their goal? Evan McPherson missed another field goal attempt from 51 yards, keeping the game tied.
The play capped off a long drive where Joe Burrow completed passes of 13 and 21 yards.
Justin Herbert and the Chargers failed to capitalize on their opportunity to win the game and had to punt for the third consecutive possession. Herbert has missed seven passes in a row.
Evan McPherson missed a 48-yard field goal for the Bengals, keeping the game tied.
The wide-left kick followed a 10-play, 56-yard drive where Burrow ran for 14 yards.
Chargers defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia was called for roughing the passer, nullifying safety Alohi Gilman’s interception of a pass from Burrow.
The Chargers failed to take advantage of their good field position and ended up going three and out on their next possession.
The NFL announced during the fourth quarter that Beyoncé will perform at halftime for the Baltimore Ravens vs. The Houston Texans have a game on Christmas Day.
Ja’Marr Chase caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow while facing double coverage to tie the game in an incredible Cincinnati comeback at SoFi Stadium.
Burrow began the drive by completing a 34-yard pass to Chase Brown after evading a potential sack. Burrow passed to Brown for 14 yards, but the Chargers had too many players on the field, resulting in a penalty that was declined. The Bengals scored another touchdown two plays later.