Chargers 26–20 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 43.3% completion, -0.84 EPA per dropback, -25.09 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 42.9% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -6.94 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

L. Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.31 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.36 EPA): (12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 26–20 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 13–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Laken Tomlinson
Top passer: Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play: (5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-…
Game date: 2003-10-19

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 26–20 on 2003-10-19. Laken Tomlinson posted a game-high +8.31 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	6	7	13	3	0	26
Cleveland Browns	0	3	3	14	0	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers

+3CLE 26

+3CLE 32

LAC 67

+1CLE 2

+3LAC 24

+1CLE 2

+3CLE 24

+3CLE 14

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 7:23FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
3-0
(7:23) 8-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:02FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 32
Score
6-0
(3:02) 8-S.Christie 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:36TD
Kamari Lassiter
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 67
Score
12-0
(5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-K.Lassiter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:27XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
13-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:39FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 29
Score
13-3
(:39) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:50FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 24
Score
13-6
(12:50) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:39TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 70
Score
19-6
(12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:27XP
SCS. Christie
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
20-6
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 3:01FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 24
Score
23-6
(3:01) 8-S.Christie 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 2:57FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 30
Score
23-6
8-S.Christie kicks 59 yards from LAC 30 to CLE 11. 87-A.Davis to CLE 26 for 15 yards (54-S.Cooper).
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 14:57TD
DND. Northcutt
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 6
Score
23-12
(14:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 14:52XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
23-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:44TD
Drew Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
23-19
(11:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 89-D.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:40XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
23-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:49FG
SCS. Christie
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 14
Score
26-20
(3:49) 8-S.Christie 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +8.31 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
3K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +4.98 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
5T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
6Josh Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
7Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Laken Tomlinson — LAC · Rushing

Laken Tomlinson posted the highest total EPA (+8.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Laken Tomlinson's top snap (+6.36 EPA): (12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.25 EPA): Te'Cory Couch — (5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-K.Lassiter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.84 EPA/play · -25.09 total EPA
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 21 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -6.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.057	-0.162
Offensive success rate	44.9%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.464	-0.410
Rush EPA/play	+0.197	-0.045
Defensive EPA/play	+0.162	+0.057
Defensive success rate	57.3%	55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.16 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -15.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, -4.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kamari Lassiter (Q2 5:36)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q3 12:39)
Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 14:57)
Cleveland Browns — Drew Sanders (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 11:44)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q1 7:23)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q1 3:02)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 0:39)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 12:50)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q3 3:01)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q3 2:57)
Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie (Q4 3:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) 8-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 32 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 8-S.Christie 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 67 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-K.Lassiter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 5:27) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 24 (Q3 12:50) — (12:50) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 70 (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 12:27) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) 8-S.Christie 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q3 2:57) — 8-S.Christie kicks 59 yards from LAC 30 to CLE 11. 87-A.Davis to CLE 26 for 15 yards (54-S.Cooper)..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 6 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 14:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 89-D.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 11:40) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 8-S.Christie 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-K.Lassiter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -8.25]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson to LAC 15 for 16 yards (59-D.Edwards). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +3.47]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +6.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 14:52) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 30 to LAC 4. 87-T.Dwight to LAC 30 for 26 yards (55-B.Gardner). FUMBLES (55-B.Gardner), RECOVERED by CLE-30-J.White at LAC 35. [WPA -11.7% · EPA -3.37]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 83-J.Norman INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at LAC 35. 20-E.Little to LAC 32 for 3 yards (83-J.Norman). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.16]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-K.Lassiter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -8.25]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +6.36]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 48-T.Kiel at CLE 47. 48-T.Kiel to CLE 32 for 15 yards (82-S.Heiden). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -5.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 83-J.Norman INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at LAC 35. 20-E.Little to LAC 32 for 3 yards (83-J.Norman). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 7:23 · CLE 26 · Score 3-0
(7:23) 8-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:02 · CLE 32 · Score 6-0
(3:02) 8-S.Christie 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:36 · LAC 67 · Score 12-0
(5:36) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at CLE 38. 42-K.Lassiter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · CLE 2 · Score 13-0
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:39 · LAC 29 · Score 13-3
(:39) 4-P.Dawson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 12:50 · LAC 24 · Score 13-6
(12:50) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:39 · CLE 70 · Score 19-6
(12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:27 · CLE 2 · Score 20-6
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:01 · CLE 24 · Score 23-6
(3:01) 8-S.Christie 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 2:57 · LAC 30 · Score 23-6
8-S.Christie kicks 59 yards from LAC 30 to CLE 11. 87-A.Davis to CLE 26 for 15 yards (54-S.Cooper).
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · LAC 6 · Score 23-12
(14:57) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · LAC 2 · Score 23-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · LAC 1 · Score 23-19
(11:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 89-D.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:40 · LAC 2 · Score 23-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:49 · CLE 14 · Score 26-20
(3:49) 8-S.Christie 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns on 2003-10-19?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 26-20 in Week 7, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 13, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 26, Cleveland Browns 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Lassiter (Q2 5:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 12:39) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 14:57) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Sanders (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 11:44) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 7:23, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q1 3:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:39, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 12:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 3:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q3 2:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q4 3:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 43.3% completion, -0.84 EPA per dropback, -25.09 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 42.9% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -6.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Laken Tomlinson (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.31 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.36 EPA): (12:39) 21-L.Tomlinson left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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