Cleveland
Browns
5-2
58
FINAL
14
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Cleveland Browns dominated the Los Angeles Chargers with a commanding 58-14 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning. The Browns showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their capabilities as the regular season comes to a close.
Taylen Green was the star of the night for Cleveland, throwing for an impressive 408 yards and seven touchdowns, a performance that will be remembered as one of the season’s best. Eli Stowers also made a significant impact, racking up 176 receiving yards, while the Chargers struggled to mount a response, with Emmett Johnson leading their rushing efforts with just 51 yards.
Defensively, the Browns were relentless, with Collin Simmons leading the charge with 3.5 sacks, creating havoc in the Chargers' backfield. Divine Deablo’s two interceptions further stifled any chance of a comeback for Los Angeles, as Cleveland's defense effectively set the tone for the game. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Deablo's first interception led to a quick touchdown, swinging momentum firmly in the Browns' favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 408 | 7 | 1 | 136.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 307 | 2 | 4 | 61.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Stowers | TE | 10 | 176 | 17.6 | 100 | 4 | 54 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 52 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Quentin Hale | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 16 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 8 | 71 | 8.9 | 58 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 50 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jerand Bradley | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Simmons | LEDG | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tylon Lee | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamarui Dorsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Uche | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Peyton Woodring | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 45 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

