Chargers Hold Off Bengals 34-27

The Los Angeles Chargers edged out the Cincinnati Bengals 34-27 in a dramatic Sunday Night Football matchup, despite nearly squandering a 21-point lead. J.K. Dobbins scored the game-winning touchdown with just 18 seconds left, capping off a performance where he rushed for two touchdowns and 56 yards. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, but the game was highlighted by Bengals kicker Evan McPherson's missed field goals that could have shifted the outcome. The Bengals rallied to tie the game after a sluggish first half, but fell to 4-7, severely diminishing their playoff hopes, which now stand at 14%. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expressed belief in his team's potential despite the loss, while Joe Burrow passed for 356 yards and three touchdowns. The Chargers improved to 7-3 with the victory, maintaining their position in the competitive AFC.