CARSON, Calif. -- The Cincinnati Bengals played the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in a way that fans have been begging to see for weeks, but the outcome was exactly the same.
The Bengals (5-8) secured their third straight non-winning season after a 26-21 loss to the Chargers despite showing an attitude that hasn't been seen in weeks.
They gave running back Joe Mixon the ball early and often after taking criticism for underusing him lately, and he responded with 26 carries for 111 yards and five receptions for 27 yards.