Cleveland
Browns
0-0
21
FINAL
17
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9d ago
In a thrilling start to the 2027 season, the Cleveland Browns emerged victorious over the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 21-17. Both teams were eager to set the tone for the year, but it was the Browns who managed to hold off the Chargers in a tightly contested matchup. Cleveland's Caleb Williams showcased his skills, throwing for 259 yards and a touchdown, ensuring his team maintained an offensive rhythm throughout the game. Meanwhile, Los Angeles struggled to find the end zone, despite a standout performance from Jameson Williams, who racked up 115 receiving yards, and Jonathan Taylor, who led the ground game with 57 rushing yards. Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, with Fred Warner leading the charge with four tackles and Mason Graham recording an impressive 1.5 sacks. However, it was Cleveland’s ability to capitalize on key moments that proved decisive, especially in the second half, where a crucial interception by Jakobe Thomas nearly turned the tide but ultimately fell short as the Browns sealed the game with a late drive.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Caleb WilliamsQB241979%25911108.1
Bryce YoungQB271452%2081174.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jonathan TaylorHB10575.7231240
D'Andre SwiftHB11544.9200130
Caleb WilliamsQB33210.7—2230
Kyle MonangaiHB133.03030
Jameson WilliamsWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jameson WilliamsWR611519.2160280
Brian Thomas JrWR37525.080500
Jake FergusonTE45914.8200230
Eli StowersTE34916.3301260
Colby ParkinsonTE44511.3130180
Troy FranklinWR23316.551180
Kayshon BoutteWR33110.350130
Nico CollinsWR33110.3140170
Jonathan TaylorHB2157.510090
Zavion ThomasWR11212.0—0120
D'Andre SwiftHB221.03020
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK11246
Ryan WrightP0000
Joey SlyeK0030