Browns 27–30 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2015

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

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.91 EPA): (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to CLE 1 for 68 yards (51-B.Mingo) [33-J.Poyer]..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: J. McCown
Biggest EPA play: (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to CLE 1 for 68 yards (51-B.Mi…
Game date: 2015-10-04

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30–27 on 2015-10-04. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +16.50 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	3	10	3	11	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	7	6	7	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+3LAC 18

LAC 34

+1LAC 15

+3LAC 10

+3LAC 15

+3LAC 22

CLE 1

LAC 1

+2LAC 2

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:16FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 18
Score
3-0
(4:16) 6-T.Coons 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:54TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
3-6
(:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:48XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
3-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:17TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
9-7
(14:17) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 29-D.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:10XP
TCT. Coons
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
10-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:42FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
10-10
(10:42) 2-J.Lambo 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:41FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 27
Score
10-13
(1:41) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:06FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 10
Score
13-13
(:06) 6-T.Coons 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 5:58FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
16-13
(5:58) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:28TD
LGL. Green
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 19
Score
16-19
(4:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-L.Green for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Bryant].
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:23XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
16-20
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:01FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 22
Score
19-20
(10:01) 6-T.Coons 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:29TD
Jordan Phillips
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
19-26
(7:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-J.Phillips for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 7:26XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
19-27
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:13TD
GBG. Barnidge
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
25-27
(2:13) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 82-G.Barnidge for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:09Safety
JMJ. McCown
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 18-T.Gabriel is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 0:00FG
JLJ. Lambo
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
27-30
(:00) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.50 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2J. McCown · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.53 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3D. Inman · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
4G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
5D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
6L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
7Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
8I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+16.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+5.91 EPA): (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to CLE 1 for 68 yards (51-B.Mingo) [33-J.Poyer].

Quarterback report card

J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 49 dropbacks · 65.3% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.53 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +16.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.142	+0.156
Offensive success rate	51.6%	44.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.235	+0.384
Rush EPA/play	-0.113	-0.138
Defensive EPA/play	-0.156	-0.142
Defensive success rate	55.7%	48.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.14, Los Angeles Chargers +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +12.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +13.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 0:54)
Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (J. McCown pass) (Q2 14:17)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Green (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 4:28)
Los Angeles Chargers — Jordan Phillips (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 7:29)
Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass) (Q4 2:13)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q1 4:16)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 10:42)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q2 1:41)
Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q2 0:06)
Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q3 5:58)
Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q4 10:01)
Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 6-T.Coons 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 0:48) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 29-D.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 14:10) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 2-J.Lambo 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-T.Coons 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 19 (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-L.Green for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Bryant].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 4:23) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 11–10. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) 6-T.Coons 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-J.Phillips for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 7:26) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 82-G.Barnidge for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 2:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 18-T.Gabriel is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to CLE 1 for 68 yards (51-B.Mingo) [33-J.Poyer]. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +5.91]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +0.23]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 39-D.Woodhead to CLE 19 for 61 yards (39-T.Gipson). CLE-39-T.Gipson was injured during the play. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.33]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 34-I.Crowell to LAC 15 for 53 yards (54-M.Ingram, 27-J.Wilson). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +4.44]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete short left to 13-K.Allen. PENALTY on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at LAC 48 - No Play. Penalty on CLE-24-J.Bademosi, [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.70]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to CLE 1 for 68 yards (51-B.Mingo) [33-J.Poyer]. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +5.91]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 40 for -8 yards (sack split by 54-M.Ingram and 32-E.Weddle). FUMBLES (54-M.Ingram) [32-E.Weddle], RECOVERED by LAC-54-M.Ingram at CLE 40. 54-M.Ingram to CLE [WPA -11.3% · EPA -4.58]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 34-I.Crowell to LAC 15 for 53 yards (54-M.Ingram, 27-J.Wilson). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +4.44]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 39-D.Woodhead to CLE 19 for 61 yards (39-T.Gipson). CLE-39-T.Gipson was injured during the play. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.33]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 4:16 · LAC 18 · Score 3-0
(4:16) 6-T.Coons 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:54 · CLE 28 · Score 3-6
(:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · CLE 15 · Score 3-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 14:17 · LAC 34 · Score 9-7
(14:17) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep left to 29-D.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · LAC 15 · Score 10-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 10:42 · CLE 28 · Score 10-10
(10:42) 2-J.Lambo 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 1:41 · CLE 27 · Score 10-13
(1:41) 2-J.Lambo 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · LAC 10 · Score 13-13
(:06) 6-T.Coons 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:58 · LAC 15 · Score 16-13
(5:58) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:28 · CLE 19 · Score 16-19
(4:28) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-L.Green for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Bryant].
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:23 · CLE 15 · Score 16-20
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 10:01 · LAC 22 · Score 19-20
(10:01) 6-T.Coons 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:29 · CLE 1 · Score 19-26
(7:29) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 83-J.Phillips for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:26 · CLE 15 · Score 19-27
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · LAC 1 · Score 25-27
(2:13) 13-J.McCown pass short right to 82-G.Barnidge for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 2:09 · LAC 2 · Score 27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 13-J.McCown pass to 18-T.Gabriel is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · CLE 16 · Score 27-30
(:00) 2-J.Lambo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.

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.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. McCown (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2015-10-04?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30-27 in Week 4, 2015.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 11, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 27, Los Angeles Chargers 30.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 0:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (J. McCown pass) (Q2 14:17) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Green (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 4:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Phillips (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass) (Q4 2:13) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q1 4:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 10:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q2 1:41, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q3 5:58, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q4 10:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 65.3% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.53 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 53.5% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.50 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.91 EPA): (9:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 15-D.Inman to CLE 1 for 68 yards (51-B.Mingo) [33-J.Poyer]..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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