Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
38
FINAL
28
Cleveland
Browns
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 38-28. Both teams entered the game eager to establish early dominance, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious, starting their season on a high note.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the offense in rhythm. On the other side, Browns quarterback Taylen Green showcased his skills as well, passing for a staggering 357 yards while also adding 35 rushing yards to his tally. Denzel Boston was his favorite target, racking up 105 receiving yards in a solid outing despite the loss.
Defensively, the Chargers stepped up when it mattered most, with Tarheeb Still leading the team in tackles and Tuli Tuipulotu making his mark with a key sack. The turning point came when Chad Black intercepted a pass in the second half, shifting momentum back to the Chargers and allowing them to maintain their lead down the stretch. Ultimately, it was a combination of explosive offense and timely defensive plays that secured the victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 35 | 18 | 357 | 2 | 2 | 82.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 12 | 276 | 3 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| R.J. Whitlock | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Collin Oliver | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manu Aguirre | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Ryans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Geathers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaron O'Neal | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Gilmore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

