Los Angeles
Chargers
10-7
34
FINAL
49
Cleveland
Browns
13-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying Wildcard Round showdown, the Cleveland Browns overcame the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 49-34, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams vying for postseason glory, the Browns executed their game plan to perfection, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities.
Cleveland's Caleb Williams stole the spotlight, putting together a remarkable performance with 505 passing yards and an impressive seven touchdown passes. Williams also contributed on the ground with 20 rushing yards, demonstrating his versatility and playmaking ability. On the other side, Jeff Caldwell of the Chargers stood out with a strong receiving effort, racking up 183 yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Browns made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. T.J. Parker's 1.5 sacks pressured the Chargers' offense, while Jakobe Thomas led the team with three total tackles, helping to stifle any comeback attempts. Although the Chargers' DeMar Stokes grabbed two interceptions, Cleveland's ability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities ultimately decided the game, marking a decisive victory for the Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 40 | 25 | 505 | 7 | 3 | 114.5 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 29 | 16 | 355 | 4 | 3 | 99.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bryan Pleasants | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Connor Barnett | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 183 | 30.5 | 4 | 81 | 0 |
| Connor Barnett | HB | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Blake Nalls | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Cliff Gallery | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMar Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAngelo Wilkerson | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Aguayo | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Coleman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

