The Chargers built a 21-point lead early in the third quarter over the Bengals in what seemed about as one-sided of a game as you’ll have witnessed this season. But an old narrative started to creep its ugly head as the Los Angeles fan base watched — slowly but surely — as the Bolts defense allowed 21 unanswered points in the second half. They were “Chargering” or something at least adjacent to that.
With the score tied at 27-27, the Bengals got the chance to kick two field goals. Kicker Evan McPherson was wide left on both attempts.