Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
14
FINAL
33
Cleveland
Browns
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 1 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a commanding score of 33-14, marking a strong start to the 2027 season. The Browns showcased their dominance, setting the tone early as they looked to contend for a playoff spot this year.
Cleveland's Anthony Richardson Sr was the star of the show, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading his offense. He connected frequently with Jameson Williams, who racked up an impressive 141 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent threat downfield. Trey Benson added balance to the attack with his 48 rushing yards, helping the Browns control the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Chargers struggled to contain the Browns' offensive firepower, with no standout performances to shift momentum. Jevon Holland led Los Angeles with five tackles, but it was the Browns’ ability to consistently move the ball that defined the contest. The turning point came early in the second half, when Richardson connected for a touchdown pass that extended Cleveland's lead to 21-7, leaving the Chargers unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 315 | 3 | 1 | 115.5 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 191 | 1 | 3 | 68.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Keyjuan Brown | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 6 | 0.8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 141 | 47.0 | 51 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 41 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 95 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 33 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayden Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Valles | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kai Kroeger | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

