Chargers winners and losers following near titanic collapse vs. Bengals

The Los Angeles Chargers and their fans went through all the emotions on Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Just as it seemed the Chargers were going to find a new way of "Chargering", they were able to pull out an incredible 34-27 victory.

Los Angeles jumped out to a 24-6 lead and it looked like the game was all but over by halftime. Justin Herbert could do no wrong, the Bengals' defense couldn't stop anything and the Cincinnati offense couldn't stay on the field. In the second half, it was a totally different story. 

The Bengals got back into the game with tough defense and Joe Burrow was able to connect with his star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to tie the game in the fourth quarter. But two missed field goals by Evan McPherson left the door open and a late touchdown run by J.K. Dobbins gave the Chargers the win. 

The Chargers improve to 7-3 on the season and appear to be turning into one of the top contenders in the AFC. Let's see who was a winner and who was a loser in this one. 

Los Angeles Chargers Week 11 winners and losers

Winner: Justin Herbert

Herbert wasn't as effective in the second half, but in the beginning of this game, he looked like the second coming of Joe Montana. 

Herbert's passes were on the money as he threw into some tight windows and tossed touchdown passes to Will Dissly and Quentin Johnston early in the game. He finished with 297 yards passing and he added 65 yards on the ground. He did have a costly fumble to begin the fourth quarter, his first turnover since Week 2. 

Winner: J.K. Dobbins

The stats don't jump off the chart (11 carries, 56 yards) but Dobbins' touchdown run to put this game on ice was incredible. 

Dobbins scored two touchdowns on the night. 

Winner: Ladd McConkey

The Chargers got a big night out of their rookie wide receiver and he really showed up when it mattered most, and that is why he joins this week's winner's circle. 

McConkey caught six passes for 123 yards but it was the final drive where he made two huge plays. Herbert completed passes of 28 and 27 yards to McConkey on the final drive, putting them in position to win the game. Without those clutch catches, the game goes into overtime and we might be having a much different conversation. 

Winner: Will Dissly

The tight end who was signed to be a blocker has become the team's No. 1 tight end in the passing game. Dissly caught four passes for 80 yards in this game and he is becoming a trusted target of Herbert down the field. 

Loser: Hayden Hurst

While the Chargers have switched up the role of Dissly, it appears they might be phasing Hayden Hurst out. The team's other tight end was a healthy scratch in this one and that is never a good sign. 

Loser: Joey Bosa

Joey Bosa wasn't a huge negative for the team in this game, but as the No. 1 edge rusher on defense, you need to make more plays and he seems to be a non-factor far too often. He was able to get his hands on Burrow more than once in this game and couldn't finish the play, allowing him to slip free and make a play. 

Loser: Ja'Sir Taylor

The Chargers' secondary was tasked with dealing with one of the league's most potent passing attacks and they held their own, making some plays when they were needed. But Ja'Sir Taylor seemed to really be struggling in coverage and was a liability on the field at times. 

The Chargers now must get ready for one of the marquee games on their schedule this year when they face the Baltimore Ravens next Monday night. 

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