The Chargers won a thriller to push their winning streak to four games.
After a primetime win over the Bengals at home, the Bolts will be under the lights once again for a game on Monday Night Football against the Ravens.
NFL analysts and publications have released their weekly power rankings. Take a look at where the Bolts are ranked as they enter Week 12.
No. 8: Conor Orr – Sports Illustrated (Last Week: No. 9)
The Chargers got the absolute best out of the Bengals not only offensively but defensively too. Justin Herbert threw a league high 27.8% of his throws into tight coverage on Sunday night against a very good—for one week at least—Bengals defense.
No. 9: Pete Prisco – CBS Sports (Last Week: No. 9)
Jim Harbaugh has this team playing good football.
No. 9: Eric Edholm – NFL.com (Last Week: No. 10)
The Chargers made as wide a swing as was imaginable on Sunday night, looking like a dark-horse Super Bowl team in the first half, then nearly coughing up what would have been an inexcusable loss -- one that would have also significantly damaged their playoff hopes... But Herbert hit McConkey for 28 and 27 yards in the final minute, and the Chargers escaped a game that had a playoff-like atmosphere. The competition only gets tougher from here on out, too, so they'd better be prepared for more of these types of battles.
No. 9: Josh Kendall – The Athletic (Last Week: No. 10)
After the Bengals tied the game at 27-27 early in the fourth quarter, Cincinnati missed two field goals and had four pointless possessions. Los Angeles then marched for the game-winning touchdown. What else is it but magic? Harbaugh improved to 51-22-1 as an NFL coach, and his winning percentage (.696) puts him fifth all time and best among active coaches.
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Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
Take a look back at the Chargers Week 11 matchup with the Bengals in monochrome!
No. 9: NFL Nation, Kris Rhim – ESPN (Last Week: No. 11)
[Quentin Johnston] has silenced any doubt this season, with a team-high six receiving touchdowns. In L.A.'s win over Cincinnati, he became the first Charger since 2021 to have a receiving touchdown in three straight games.
No. 10: BR NFL Staff – Bleacher Report (Last Week: No. 10)
The Bengals almost pulled off the biggest second-half comeback in franchise history. But Herbert, McConkey, and Dobbins didn't let it happen thanks to a strong game-winning drive with less than a minute remaining.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh is changing the attitude in the Chargers locker room. This squad earned its 7-3 record. It'll be a difficult out for the rest of the season.
No. 10: Vinnie Iyer – Sporting News (Last Week: No. 11)
The Chargers have Justin Herbert cooking with the downfield passing game to complement their physical rushing attack. In turn, that's putting the defense in more favorable situations. That's Jim Harbaugh's immediate major impact.
No. 10: Diante Lee – The Ringer (Last Week: No. 13)
As Cincinnati's offense was cranking into high gear in the second half of Sunday Night Football, I was convinced a similar fate was on the way—and then the Bengals botched back-to-back go-ahead possessions and allowed Los Angeles to escape.
Get an inside look at the postgame celebration from the Bolts 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium.
No. 11: Mike Florio – Pro Football Talk (Last Week: No. 12)
Could they catch the Chiefs for the division title?
No. 11: Frank Schwab – Yahoo Sports (Last Week: No. 13)
We'll just remember that they won it. The Chargers are up to a 93% chance to make the playoffs, via DVOA.
No. 11: Nate Davis – USA Today (Last Week: No. 13)
Sunday night saw their best offensive performance of the season … and worst showing on defense. But teammates pick one another up and vanquishing Cincy gives the Bolts a near-ironclad grip on a wild-card berth.
