Cleveland
Browns
0-2
40
FINAL
71
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showcase, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns with a remarkable final score of 71-40. This Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season was pivotal for both teams, as the Chargers aimed to solidify their standing early in the season while the Browns sought to rebound from a tough start.
Top performances came from both sides, with Cleveland's Bryce Kilmore lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive 481 passing yards and five touchdowns. However, it was Los Angeles quarterback Kyler Murray who stole the show on the ground, racking up 173 rushing yards. Rome Odunze also stood out for the Browns, amassing 200 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' firepower.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Will Johnson's two interceptions proved pivotal, stifling the Browns' attempts to mount a comeback. Micah Parsons from Cleveland did his best to contain the Chargers' offense with two sacks, but the Chargers' relentless scoring and defensive stands marked this game as a definitive win for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Kilmore | QB | 50 | 28 | 56% | 481 | 5 | 4 | 88.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 302 | 2 | 0 | 108.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 173 | 17.3 | 13 | 2 | 33 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 22 | 118 | 5.4 | 37 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Grant Lincoln | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 200 | 25.0 | 70 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 112 | 14.0 | 81 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 27 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 51 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Grant Lincoln | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 52 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

