Chargers run over Bengals 27-10; set up Patriots-Colts showdown

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Despite coming into the game as 7 point underdogs, the San Diego Chargers came into Paul Brown Stadium and defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-10.

Cincinnati lead 10-7 at halftime, but three second half turnovers from quarterback Andy Dalton doomed the Bengals. Dalton finished the game 23/39 for a misleading 334 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions and a costly fumble on a scramble.

The Chargers surprised the Bengals with a run-heavy attack. Philip Rivers was an efficient 12/16 for 128 yards and a touchdown, but the Chargers got a whopping 196 yards on 40 rushing attempts. Ronnie Brown, Ryan Matthews and Danny Woodhead each had over 50 yards on the ground.

The win completes the AFC's playoff picture for next weekend's divisional round. Sixth seeded San Diego will stay on the road to take on Peyton Manning and the Broncos, where they won in Week 15 during their late season push for the playoffs. Meanwhile, your New England Patriots will host the Indianapolis Colts, who won with a dramatic comeback yesterday against Kansas City thanks to a heroic effort from Andrew Luck.