Chargers hang on, beat Browns 30-28 after LA coach's gamble
— Brandon Staley trusted his gut, the analytics and his offense.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
30
Cleveland Browns
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 3 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| CLE | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Huntington Bank Field · 67,431 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Field Goal 9:29 30-28
Taylor Bertolet 27 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:55 27-28
Kareem Hunt 2 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
-
Field Goal 5:47 27-21
Taylor Bertolet 25 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 10:21 24-21
Austin Ekeler 22 Yd Run (Taylor Bertolet Kick)
-
Touchdown 2:55 17-21
Nick Chubb 2 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
-
Touchdown 5:51 17-14
Austin Ekeler 12 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Taylor Bertolet Kick)
-
Touchdown 13:39 10-14
Joshua Kelley 5 Yd Run (Taylor Bertolet Kick)
-
Field Goal 2:26 3-14
Taylor Bertolet 28 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 4:01 0-14
Amari Cooper 11 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Cade York Kick)
-
Touchdown 12:01 0-7
Nick Chubb 41 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
-
LAC
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Game
-
CLE 0:11
6 plays, 10 yards, 0:59 · Missed FG
-
LAC 1:10
6 plays, 29 yards, 1:34 · Downs
-
CLE 2:44
12 plays, 73 yards, 6:45 · Interception
-
LAC 9:29
13 plays, 66 yards, 6:26 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 9:29 30-28
Taylor Bertolet 27 Yd Field Goal
-
CLE 0:55
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 0:55 27-28
Kareem Hunt 2 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
-
LAC 5:47
7 plays, 23 yards, 3:04 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 5:47 27-21
Taylor Bertolet 25 Yd Field Goal
-
CLE 8:51
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:30 · Downs
-
LAC 10:21
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 10:21 24-21
Austin Ekeler 22 Yd Run (Taylor Bertolet Kick)
-
LAC
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
-
CLE 0:11
8 plays, 45 yards, 1:37 · Missed FG
-
LAC 1:48
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:07 · Punt
-
CLE 2:55
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 2:55 17-21
Nick Chubb 2 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
-
LAC 5:51
12 plays, 99 yards, 6:00 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 5:51 17-14
Austin Ekeler 12 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Taylor Bertolet Kick)
-
CLE 11:51
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:48 · Punt
-
LAC 13:39
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 13:39 10-14
Joshua Kelley 5 Yd Run (Taylor Bertolet Kick)
-
CLE 0:41
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:45 · Punt
-
LAC 2:26
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:35 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 2:26 3-14
Taylor Bertolet 28 Yd Field Goal
-
CLE 4:01
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 4:01 0-14
Amari Cooper 11 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Cade York Kick)
-
LAC 8:52
10 plays, 55 yards, 3:09 · Downs
-
CLE 12:01
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:01 0-7
Nick Chubb 41 Yd Run (Cade York Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
LAC
CLE
26
1st Downs
27
13
Passing 1st downs
15
9
Rushing 1st downs
11
4
1st downs from penalties
1
3-10
3rd down efficiency
4-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
69
Total Plays
65
465
Total Yards
443
6.7
Yards per Play
6.8
11
Total Drives
10
227
Passing
230
22/34
Comp/Att
21/34
6.5
Yards per pass
6.8
0
Interceptions thrown
1
1-1
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
238
Rushing
213
34
Rushing Attempts
31
7.0
Yards per rush
6.9
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
4-17
Penalties
6-65
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:58
Possession
30:02
Injuries
Cleveland Browns
- Taylen Green Out
- Deshaun Watson Out
- Noah Igbinoghene Out
- Justin Jefferson Out
- Parker Brailsford Out
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Isas Waxter Questionable
- Justin Eboigbe Questionable
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Out
NFL News
All news
News
Caleb Williams unfazed by 4 interceptions as Bears pull out win vs. Bucs
Caleb Williams refused to let his four interceptions rattle his confidence as he put the Bears in position to beat the Buccaneers on a walk-off field goal.
News
Titans WR Calvin Ridley involved in incident at Nashville airport
Titans WR Calvin Ridley was involved in an incident at Nashville International Airport over the weekend, details of which have not been released.
ESPN
Week 9 NFL highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns, more
Check here for Sunday's top moments, TDs and analysis.
News
Giants' Malik Nabers takes issue with Greg Olsen, Fox for comments during game
Malik Nabers took issue with Fox play-by-play man Joe Davis and analyst Greg Olsen for criticizing his body language during the Giants' win Sunday.