Los Angeles
Chargers
3-5
38
FINAL
14
Cleveland
Browns
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers topped the Cleveland Browns 38-14 in a decisive Week 9 matchup of the 2027 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, demonstrating why they are a team to watch in the coming weeks.
Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 292 yards and four touchdowns, while Jonathan Taylor added 91 rushing yards to keep the Browns' defense on its heels. Ladd McConkey was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 112 yards, proving to be a reliable target for Herbert throughout the game.
The Chargers' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Daron Payne disrupting the Browns' offensive flow, recording 1.5 sacks. Derwin James Jr. added an interception, further stifling any momentum Cleveland attempted to build. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when the Chargers scored three unanswered touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the struggling Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 292 | 4 | 3 | 94.2 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 13 | 4 | 31% | 74 | 1 | 3 | 37.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 91 | 5.7 | 31 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 23 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garmon Randolph | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 40 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

