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Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins dives into the end zone past Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton for the winning touchdown in the Chargers’ 34-27 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
When he starred at Ohio State, the Buckeye faithful called their running back “All Day J.K.”
J.K. Dobbins took all day to break through but did just in time, scoring the game-winning touchdown with 18 seconds remaining to give the Chargers a 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
The Chargers (7-3) survived a near disaster of their own doing, overcoming a squandered 21-point, second-half lead to win their fourth consecutive game.
Dobbins finished with 56 yards rushing and two touchdowns in 11 carries while quarterback Justin Herbert carried the offense with 297 yards passing and two touchdowns while completing 17 of 36 passes. He led the Chargers with 65 yards rushing.
After the Bengals (4-7) tied the score with 12:21 remaining, the Chargers picked up just 18 yards on their next three drives. Given second and third chances to take control of the game when Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed 48- and 51-yard field goals, the Chargers mustered three-and-outs each time.
The fourth time was finally the charm.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles for a long gain on a scoring drive in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Herbert found rookie receiver Ladd McConkey for completions of 28 and 27 yards to move the Chargers down the field. With the Chargers already on the edge of comfortable field goal position for Cameron Dicker, the Bengals prepared for a conservative running play. Dobbins instead broke loose around the left side for 29 yards and a touchdown.
The Chargers dominated the first half, building a 24-6 lead thanks to a nearly perfect performance by Herbert. The star quarterback laced two pinpoint passes for touchdowns to Will Dissly and Quentin Johnston….
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-11-18 05:06:46
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