Chargers at Browns
Los Angeles Chargers 62, Cleveland Browns 38 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Chargers 62 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Browns 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJustin Herbert 382 yds passingTaylen Green 71 yds rushingBrenen Thompson 200 yds receivingR.J. Mickens 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 447 · 466Passing yards 372 · 343Rushing yards 75 · 123Completions 16/24 · 13/30Yards per carry 9.4 · 8.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a high-octane season opener, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Cleveland Browns 62-38, showcasing their offensive firepower right out of the gate. With both teams vying for an early-season statement win, the Chargers proved they are ready to contend in 2027.
Justin Herbert stole the show for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 382 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating his elite ability to dissect defenses. He found Brenen Thompson frequently, who racked up 200 receiving yards, providing the Chargers with explosive plays that kept the Browns on their heels. Taylen Green was the standout for Cleveland, rushing for 71 yards but struggled to match the offensive output of the Chargers.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays to turn the tide, highlighted by R.J. Mickens' interception that halted a Browns drive and shifted momentum back to Los Angeles. Although the Browns' Lonnie Johnson Jr. managed a sack and Grant Delpit led the team with four tackles, they could not contain the relentless Chargers offense. The decisive moment came when Herbert connected with Thompson for a long touchdown, pushing the lead to an insurmountable margin.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 15/24 | 63% | 382 | 6 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 13/30 | 43% | 343 | 3 | 2 | 91.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Isaac BrownHB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 9 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 5 | 200 | 40.0 | 56 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 7 | 160 | 22.9 | 168 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 6 | 190 | 31.7 | 119 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 47 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| R.J. MickensFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl DoranSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoachMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||
| Grant DelpitSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron JohnsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare BarnoSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Browns | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 5 | 26 |