Game Recap
In a September week 1 tussle, the Chargers enjoyed a comprehensive 34-6 win over the Bengals. The Bengals were held scoreless in the first two quarters as the Chargers dominated building a 20-0 lead.
The Chargers were guided by who finished with zero INTs.
For the Bengals, Gus Frerotte finished with 198 yards passing.
The Chargers ended up with 401 total yards, 27 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 6 of 10 on third downs. The Bengals finished with 203 total yards, 13 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: San Diego Chargers defeat Cincinnati BengalsCIN 34-6
- Date: Sunday, September 8, 2002
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:04PM
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 401, Turnovers: 0
- Cincinnati Bengals Stats - Yards: 203, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| SDG |
10 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
34 |
| CIN |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gus Frerotte | CIN | 18-31 | 198 | 0 | 1 | 51 | |
| Drew Brees | SDG | 15-19 | 160 | 2 | 0 | 30 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| LaDainian Tomlinson | SDG | 21 | 114 | 1 | 17 | |
| Terrell Fletcher | SDG | 16 | 73 | 1 | 15 | |
| Curtis Conway | SDG | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
| Tim Dwight | SDG | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | |
| Gus Frerotte | CIN | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 | |
| Drew Brees | SDG | 5 | 13 | 0 | 15 | |
| Brandon Bennett | CIN | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Danny Farmer | CIN | 2 | 54 | 0 | 51 | |
| Tim Dwight | SDG | 3 | 45 | 0 | 24 | |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | SDG | 3 | 45 | 0 | 30 | |
| Curtis Conway | SDG | 5 | 39 | 1 | 12 | |
| Peter Warrick | CIN | 4 | 35 | 0 | 12 | |
| Fred McCrary | SDG | 3 | 30 | 0 | 25 | |
| T.J. Houshmandzadeh | CIN | 2 | 27 | 0 | 16 | |
| Ron Dugans | CIN | 2 | 23 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CIN | 13 | 36 | 0 | | |
| SDG | 45 | 241 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CIN | 18-31 | 198 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| SDG | 15-19 | 160 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The San Diego Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals
- Attendance: 53,705
- Weather: 90 degrees, relative humidity 60%, wind 7 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 2:57 - 2 hours, 57 minutes