Final2022 Week 5

Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH

Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns, Week 5 2022

Los Angeles Chargers

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30

Cleveland Browns

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28

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers31410330
Browns1477028

LAC 30CLE 28 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jacoby Brissett

    CLE · QB

    15.4PPR pts

    21/34, 230 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    35.9PPR pts

    16 ATT, 173 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 26 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Browns leader

    Nick Chubb

    CLE · RB

    25.4PPR pts

    17 ATT, 134 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Alohi Gilman

    LAC

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Chargers 30, Browns 28: Los Angeles rallies from 4 down at halftime

Los Angeles erased a 21–17 halftime deficit, outscoring Cleveland 13–7 after the break to win 30–28. The Chargers finished with a narrow 465–443 edge in total offense.

The Browns went 4-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chargers finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin LAC 0 turnovers
  • +22 total yards LAC 465 · CLE 443

Game Highlights

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Why the Chargers Won

Los Angeles won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Browns
ChargersStatBrowns
0Turnovers1
465Total yards443
Other team stats
6.7Yards per play6.8
69Plays65
30%Third-down conversion40%
29:58Time of possession30:02

Scoring Summary

The Chargers scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Browns scored four touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Browns
TimeTeamPlayLACCLE
1st quarter
12:01CLENick Chubb 41-yard TD run Takes leadCade York XP07
4:01CLEJacoby Brissett → Amari Cooper, 11-yard TD Extends leadCade York XP014
2:26LACTaylor Bertolet 28-yard FG314
2nd quarter
13:39LACJoshua Kelley 5-yard TD runTaylor Bertolet XP1014
5:51LACJustin Herbert → Austin Ekeler, 12-yard TD Takes leadTaylor Bertolet XP1714
2:55CLENick Chubb 2-yard TD run Takes leadCade York XP1721
3rd quarter
10:21LACAustin Ekeler 22-yard TD run Takes leadTaylor Bertolet XP2421
5:47LACTaylor Bertolet 25-yard FG Extends lead2721
0:55CLEKareem Hunt 2-yard TD run Takes leadCade York XP2728
4th quarter
9:29LACTaylor Bertolet 27-yard FG Game winner3028

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Browns, Week 5 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Austin EkelerLACRB35.9 PTSRB2
  2. Nick ChubbCLERB25.4 PTSRB7
  3. Mike WilliamsLACWR23.4 PTSWR9
  4. Amari CooperCLEWR20.6 PTSWR11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jacoby BrissettCLEQB15.4QB1621/3423011332079.3Start/Sit →
Justin HerbertLACQB14.4QB1822/3422810513093.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Austin EkelerLACRB35.9RB2RB16173144261Start/Sit →
Nick ChubbCLERB25.4RB7RB1713421000
Mike WilliamsLACWR23.4WR9WR———13101340
Amari CooperCLEWR20.6WR11WR———127761
Joshua KelleyLACRB16.2RB18RB1049122330
David NjokuCLETE14.8TE6TE———66880
Kareem HuntCLERB14.7RB20RB1147133100
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLEWR9.0WR47WR———74500
Joshua PalmerLACWR5.4WR75WR———63240Start/Sit →
DeAndre CarterLACWR2.9WR89WR———2290
David BellCLEWR1.6WR106WR———1160
Gerald EverettLACTE1.2TE49TE———3120
Zander HorvathLACRB0.3RB75RB230————
Sony MichelLACRB0.0—RB100————
Tre' McKittyLACTE0.0—TE———2000
Donald ParhamLACTE0.0—TE———1000
Harrison BryantCLETE0.0—TE———1000
Anthony SchwartzCLEWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Mike WilliamsWR60 snaps85%
  2. Joshua PalmerWR52 snaps73%
  3. Gerald EverettTE46 snaps65%
  4. DeAndre CarterWR42 snaps59%
  5. Austin EkelerRB42 snaps59%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Mike Williams39%, 13 targets
  2. Joshua Palmer18%, 6 targets
  3. Austin Ekeler12%, 4 targets
  4. Gerald Everett9%, 3 targets
  5. DeAndre Carter6%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 5 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler47%, 16 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley29%, 10 carries
  3. Justin Herbert15%, 5 carries
  4. Zander Horvath6%, 2 carries
  5. Sony Michel3%, 1 carries

Cleveland Browns

Snap Share

  1. Amari CooperWR60 snaps90%
  2. Donovan Peoples-JonesWR59 snaps88%
  3. David NjokuTE57 snaps85%
  4. Harrison BryantTE38 snaps57%
  5. Nick ChubbRB35 snaps52%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Amari Cooper38%, 12 targets
  2. Donovan Peoples-Jones22%, 7 targets
  3. David Njoku19%, 6 targets
  4. Kareem Hunt9%, 3 targets
  5. Nick Chubb3%, 1 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Nick Chubb55%, 17 carries
  2. Kareem Hunt35%, 11 carries
  3. Jacoby Brissett10%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Amari CooperCLEWR6090%1238%0
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLEWR5988%722%0
David NjokuCLETE5785%619%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR6085%1339%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR5273%618%0
Gerald EverettLACTE4665%39%0
DeAndre CarterLACWR4259%26%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4259%412%16
Harrison BryantCLETE3857%13%0
Nick ChubbCLERB3552%13%17
Tre' McKittyLACTE3651%26%0
Kareem HuntCLERB3349%39%11
David BellCLEWR2943%13%0
Donald ParhamLACTE2738%13%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB1825%26%10
Jason MooreLACWR1521%00%0
Zander HorvathLACRB1014%00%2
Anthony SchwartzCLEWR812%13%0
Michael BandyLACWR57%00%0
Pharaoh BrownCLETE23%00%0
Sony MichelLACRB23%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+18.9Austin Ekeler35.9 PTS vs 17.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−4.6Joshua Palmer5.4 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.7 xFPMike Williams23.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —23.421.7+1.785%39% tgt—000%1339%
Amari CooperCLE · WR20.620.0+0.690%38% tgt—000%1238%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB14.417.6−3.2100%34 att—34515%00%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB35.917.0+18.959%47% car—01647%412%
Jacoby BrissettCLE · QB15.416.3−0.9100%34 att—34310%00%
Nick ChubbCLE · RB25.412.6+12.852%55% car—01755%13%
Kareem HuntCLE · RB14.712.1+2.649%35% car—01135%39%
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLE · WR9.011.7−2.788%22% tgt—000%722%
David NjokuCLE · TE14.810.0+4.885%19% tgt—000%619%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR5.410.0−4.673%18% tgt—000%618%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB16.29.8+6.425%29% car—01029%26%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE1.25.0−3.865%9% tgt—000%39%
DeAndre CarterLAC · WR2.93.3−0.459%6% tgt—000%26%
Tre' McKittyLAC · TE0.03.3−3.351%6% tgt—000%26%
Anthony SchwartzCLE · WR0.01.7−1.712%3% tgt—000%13%
David BellCLE · WR1.61.7−0.143%3% tgt—000%13%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE0.01.7−1.738%3% tgt—000%13%
Harrison BryantCLE · TE0.01.7−1.757%3% tgt—000%13%
Zander HorvathLAC · RB0.31.3−1.014%6% car—026%00%
Sony MichelLAC · RB0.00.6−0.63%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Chargers 33 targets and 34 carries; Browns 32 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 14.4 pts on 17.6 expected

22 of 34 passing for 228 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 carries for 13 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Jacoby Brissett

CLE · QB · 15.4 pts on 16.3 expected

21 of 34 passing for 230 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 32 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Jacoby Brissett →

Mike Williams Strong role

LAC · — · 23.4 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (39% of the team's), 10 catches for 134 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.7 expected.

Austin Ekeler Ran hot

LAC · RB · 35.9 pts on 17.0 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 26 yards and 1 touchdown; 16 carries (47% of the team's) for 173 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Amari Cooper Strong role

CLE · WR · 20.6 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (38% of the team's), 7 catches for 76 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.0 expected.

Nick Chubb Ran hot

CLE · RB · 25.4 pts on 12.6 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 17 carries (55% of the team's) for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Joshua Kelley Ran hot

LAC · RB · 16.2 pts on 9.8 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 33 yards; 10 carries (29% of the team's) for 49 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Sony Michel

LAC · RB · 0.0 pts on 0.6 expected

1 carry (3% of the team's) for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 0.6 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock down: Sony Michel played 3% of the snaps, down from a 21% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Browns defense
Points allowed toChargers DBrowns D
QBs15.713.8
RBs23.926.7
WRs29.028.0
TEs10.69.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Cleveland opened at 46% win probability, climbed as high as 86%, then lost.

Browns win probability

Browns win probability by game minuteBrowns started at 46%, stood at 63% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −26Herbert → Ekeler, 12-yd TD62% → 35%Q2 5:51
  2. +27Chubb 2-yd TD run35% → 62%Q2 2:55
  3. −31Ekeler 22-yd TD run65% → 34%Q3 10:21
  4. +36Hunt 2-yd TD run18% → 53%Q3 0:55
  5. −22Bertolet 27-yd FG56% → 34%Q4 9:29

Swing in Browns win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Browns
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureCleveland Browns
69Plays65
51%Pass rate52%
6.5Yds / dropback6.8
7.0Yds / carry6.9
3/10Third downs4/10

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 4 more plays than Cleveland.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Williams 39% · Palmer 18% · Ekeler 12%
  • CLE Cooper 38% · Peoples-Jones 22% · Njoku 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Browns
ResultLACCLE
Touchdowns34
Field goals30
Punts12
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs21
Missed field goals02

LAC turnover edge: +1

  • The Browns opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Chargers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CLEQ1 15:005752:59Touchdown
LACQ1 12:0110553:09Downs
CLEQ1 8:529724:51Touchdown
LACQ1 4:015661:35Field goal
CLEQ1 2:26341:45Punt
LACQ1 0:415752:02Touchdown
CLEQ2 13:39361:48Punt
LACQ2 11:5112996:00Touchdown
CLEQ2 5:516752:56Touchdown
LACQ2 2:55391:07Punt
CLEQ2 1:488451:37Missed FG
LACQ2 0:111-10:11End of half
LACQ3 15:009754:39Touchdown
CLEQ3 10:21451:30Downs
LACQ3 8:517233:04Field goal
CLEQ3 5:4711754:52Touchdown
LACQ3 0:5513666:26Field goal
CLEQ4 9:2912736:45Interception
LACQ4 2:446291:34Downs
CLEQ4 1:106100:59Missed FG
LACQ4 0:111-10:11End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chargers vs Browns Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Browns first met in 1970 and have played 30 times since.

All-time series
20–9–1Chargers lead, 30 meetings since 1970
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Chargers win
44–141981
Largest Browns win
47–171986

Since 2021

3–0 Chargers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Chargers win, B = Browns win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chargers vs Browns
ChargersStatBrowns
10-7Record7-10
23.0Points per game21.2
359.3Yards per game349.1
5.3Yards per play5.3
22.6Points allowed per game22.4
346.1Yards allowed per game331.2

Chargers vs Browns Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAC −1.5Chargers covered by 0.5
Total
46.5Over: 58 points scored (by 11.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chargers24.030+6.0
Browns22.528+5.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Chargers 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
4–1
Over/under
3–2
ATS as favorite
3–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
3–0

Cleveland Browns

Against the spread
2–3
Over/under
4–1
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
1–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chargers and Browns in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Charger or a Brown, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Chargers vs Browns Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chargers vs Browns Week 5 game?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30–28 in Week 5 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH, on October 9, 2022. See the Chargers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Browns?

The final score was Chargers 30, Browns 28. The Browns led 21–17 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 13, Browns 7.

What happened in the Chargers vs Browns game?

Los Angeles erased a 21–17 halftime deficit, outscoring Cleveland 13–7 after the break to win 30–28. The Chargers finished with a narrow 465–443 edge in total offense. Austin Ekeler led all players with 4 catches for 26 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 173 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Browns committed 1 turnover, the Chargers none.

What was the game-winning score in Chargers vs Browns?

Taylor Bertolet's 27-yard field goal with 9:29 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chargers a 30–28 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Browns?

Austin Ekeler led the game with 35.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 5, on 4 catches for 26 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 173 rushing yards and a touchdown. Nick Chubb was next with 25.4 (RB7). See Austin Ekeler's 2022 game log.

Who led Chargers vs Browns in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jacoby Brissett (CLE) led all passers with 21 of 34 for 230 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Austin Ekeler (LAC) led in rushing with 16 carries for 173 yards and a touchdown. Mike Williams (LAC) led in receiving with 10 catches for 134 yards.

How many fantasy points did Austin Ekeler score against the Browns?

Austin Ekeler scored 35.9 points in PPR leagues, 33.9 in half-PPR and 31.9 in standard scoring against the Browns in Week 5 of the 2022 season, on 4 catches for 26 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 173 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 47% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Browns?

Austin Ekeler outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.9 PPR points on 17.0 xFP (+18.9). Joshua Palmer fell furthest short, with 5.4 points on 10.0 xFP (−4.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chargers come back to beat the Browns?

The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 14% in the first half. Taylor Bertolet's 27-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Browns?

The Chargers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Browns gave the ball away 1 time and the Chargers not at all. The Chargers won the game.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Browns record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 20–9–1 across 30 meetings since 1970.

When did the Chargers and Browns last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on October 10, 2021, when the Chargers beat the Browns 47–42.

What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Browns?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chargers −1.5, making the Los Angeles Chargers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 24.0 points for the Chargers and 22.5 for the Browns.

Did Chargers vs Browns go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 58 points, 11.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Browns?

The Chargers covered by 0.5 against the closing line of Chargers −1.5. The final margin was 2 points.