Cleveland
Browns
0-1
31
FINAL
25
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 31-25 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. This victory puts the Browns in a strong position as they look to build momentum early in the season, while the Chargers will need to regroup after a hard-fought loss at home.
Cleveland's offense was led by KC Concepcion Jr., who made a significant impact with 128 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Derrick Henry contributed solidly on the ground with 79 rushing yards, helping to establish a balanced attack. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert of the Chargers put up impressive numbers, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, Denzel Ward's interception proved to be a pivotal moment in the game, shifting the momentum back to the Browns in a crucial phase. The Chargers' defense, anchored by Khalil Mack's 1.5 sacks and Derwin James Jr.'s four tackles, fought hard but ultimately could not contain the Browns' offensive prowess when it mattered most. This game was a testament to the importance of key plays and defensive stops in determining the victor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 296 | 3 | 4 | 82.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 19 | 17 | 89% | 291 | 2 | 0 | 153.8 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 6 | 3 | 50% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 56.9 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 79 | 4.6 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 84 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 56 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 55 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 48 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Reid | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 31 |

