INGLEWOOD, California — J.K. Dobbins secured a 29-yard touchdown with only 18 seconds remaining on the clock, propelling the Los Angeles Chargers to a thrilling 34-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. This win was particularly significant as the Chargers had relinquished a commanding 21-point lead during the third quarter.

Justin Herbert had a productive night, throwing for 297 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 65 rushing yards. This victory marked the Chargers’ fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 7-3. Dobbins contributed notably, scoring two touchdowns throughout the game.

Despite Joe Burrow’s efforts, which included 356 passing yards and three touchdown throws, the Bengals fell to 4-7, marking another tough defeat. This loss pushed the Bengals to five games lost by a margin of seven points or less.

Los Angeles struggled offensively during the second half but managed to execute a pivotal 84-yard drive in just four plays and 26 seconds, setting up the game-winning score. Ladd McConkey played a crucial role, achieving a career-high with six catches for 123 yards, including two significant receptions of 28 and 27 yards that set the stage for Dobbins’ late-game heroics.

Earlier in the game, Dobbins found the end zone from one yard away, which shifted the momentum in favor of Los Angeles, extending their lead to 21-6 at one point. He ended the game with 56 rushing yards on 11 carries.

In the waning moments of the game, Burrow managed to advance the Bengals to the Chargers’ 43-yard line with a crucial 27-yard completion. However, on his last two attempts, the Bengals could not convert; in a final desperate effort, Derwin James Jr. intervened at the goal line, deflecting a Hail Mary pass that was intended for Tee Higgins.

Higgins himself had a commendable performance, catching nine passes for 148 yards and one touchdown, while Ja’Marr Chase contributed 75 yards on seven receptions and two touchdowns. Bengals kicker Evan McPherson had two opportunities in the fourth quarter to alter the game’s outcome, but failed to capitalize, missing from 48 and 51 yards attempts.

Herbert started strong, completing nine of his first ten passes but later struggled, completing only eight of his next 26 attempts as the game progressed.