Chargers 30–28 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2022

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.0% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.94 total passing EPA. J. Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 55.3% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.34 total passing EPA.

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

A. Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.57 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+5.03 EPA): (4:01) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to CLE 4 for 71 yards (20-G.Newsome)..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–28 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 17–21 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Austin Ekeler
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (4:01) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to CLE 4 for 71 yards (20-G.Newsome).
Game date: 2022-10-09

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30–28 on 2022-10-09, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 21–17 halftime lead. Austin Ekeler posted a game-high +11.57 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	14	10	3	0	30
Cleveland Browns	14	7	7	0	0	28

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 41

LAC 2

CLE 22

LAC 2

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:12TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 41
Score
0-6
(12:12) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:01XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:06TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
0-13
(4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:01XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
0-14
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:30FG
TBT. Bertolet
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
3-14
(2:30) 12-T.Bertolet 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:43TD
Joshua Kelley
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
9-14
(13:43) 25-J.Kelley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:39XP
TBT. Bertolet
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
10-14
12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:57TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 12
Score
16-14
(5:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 5:51XP
TBT. Bertolet
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
17-14
12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:59TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
17-20
(2:59) 72-H.Froholdt and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:55XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-21
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:28TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
23-21
(10:28) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-28-J.Owusu-Koramoah, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:21XP
TBT. Bertolet
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
24-21
12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:50FG
TBT. Bertolet
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 7
Score
27-21
(5:50) 12-T.Bertolet 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 1:01TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
27-27
(1:01) 72-H.Froholdt and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:55XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
27-28
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 9:32FG
TBT. Bertolet
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
30-28
(9:32) 12-T.Bertolet 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +11.57 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
2Jacoby Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.34 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.94 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
5Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.00 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
7Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
8Joshua Kelley · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 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

Austin Ekeler — LAC · Rushing

Austin Ekeler posted the highest total EPA (+11.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

Austin Ekeler's top snap (+5.03 EPA): (4:01) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to CLE 4 for 71 yards (20-G.Newsome).

Quarterback report card

Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.94 total EPA
Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.196	+0.125
Offensive success rate	44.8%	48.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.198	+0.298
Rush EPA/play	+0.395	+0.047
Defensive EPA/play	-0.125	-0.196
Defensive success rate	51.2%	55.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.12 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +10.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +17.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q1 12:12)
Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q1 4:06)
Los Angeles Chargers — Joshua Kelley (Q2 13:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 5:57)
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q2 2:59)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q3 10:28)
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q3 1:01)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — T. Bertolet (Q1 2:30)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Bertolet (Q3 5:50)
Los Angeles Chargers — T. Bertolet (Q4 9:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 41 (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 12:01) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 4:01) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) 12-T.Bertolet 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) 25-J.Kelley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 13:39) — 12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q2 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 5:51) — 12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 72-H.Froholdt and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 2:55) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q3 10:28); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 10:21) — 12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 12-T.Bertolet 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) 72-H.Froholdt and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 0:55) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) 12-T.Bertolet 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 32-A.Gilman at LAC -1. 32-A.Gilman to LAC 17 for 18 yards (7-J.Brissett; 18-Dav.Bell). [WPA -39.1% · EPA -4.22]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete short right to 81-M.Williams (23-M.Emerson). [WPA -35.0% · EPA -2.00]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 3-C.York 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. [WPA -33.8% · EPA -1.64]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett scrambles right end pushed ob at LAC 23 for 20 yards (32-A.Gilman). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +2.42]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 85-D.Njoku to LAC 44 for 8 yards (32-A.Gilman; 27-J.Jackson). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +1.51]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to CLE 4 for 71 yards (20-G.Newsome). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +5.03]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 32-A.Gilman at LAC -1. 32-A.Gilman to LAC 17 for 18 yards (7-J.Brissett; 18-Dav.Bell). [WPA -39.1% · EPA -4.22]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard to CLE 30 for -4 yards (95-C.Covington). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.96]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete short left to 81-M.Williams (21-D.Ward). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 12:12 · LAC 41 · Score 0-6
(12:12) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 12:01 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · LAC 11 · Score 0-13
(4:06) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · LAC 15 · Score 0-14
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 2:30 · CLE 9 · Score 3-14
(2:30) 12-T.Bertolet 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 13:43 · CLE 5 · Score 9-14
(13:43) 25-J.Kelley right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 13:39 · CLE 15 · Score 10-14
12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 5:57 · CLE 12 · Score 16-14
(5:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 5:51 · CLE 15 · Score 17-14
12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:59 · LAC 2 · Score 17-20
(2:59) 72-H.Froholdt and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 2:55 · LAC 15 · Score 17-21
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:28 · CLE 22 · Score 23-21
(10:28) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-28-J.Owusu-Koramoah, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:21 · CLE 15 · Score 24-21
12-T.Bertolet extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 5:50 · CLE 7 · Score 27-21
(5:50) 12-T.Bertolet 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · LAC 2 · Score 27-27
(1:01) 72-H.Froholdt and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:55 · LAC 15 · Score 27-28
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:32 · CLE 9 · Score 30-28
(9:32) 12-T.Bertolet 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

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.
Austin Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jacoby Brissett (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns on 2022-10-09?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30-28 in Week 5, 2022.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Cleveland Browns 28.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 12:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Brissett pass) (Q1 4:06) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Kelley (Q2 13:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 5:57) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 2:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q3 10:28) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q3 1:01) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Bertolet (Q1 2:30, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Bertolet (Q3 5:50, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — T. Bertolet (Q4 9:32, 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?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.0% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.94 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 55.3% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.34 total passing EPA.

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

Austin Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.57 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+5.03 EPA): (4:01) 30-A.Ekeler right guard to CLE 4 for 71 yards (20-G.Newsome)..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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