Going into Sunday’s matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers were actually listed as one point underdogs to the Cleveland Browns.
However, that prediction did not hold true. In the Chargers most dominant win of the season, Los Angeles performed nearly perfectly in all three phases of the game.
Scoring Plays
| FIRST QUARTER | LAC | CLE | |
|---|---|---|---|
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TD 10:14 Melvin Gordon 4 Yd Run (Mike Badgley Kick) 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:32 |
7 | 0 |
| SECOND QUARTER | LAC | CLE | |
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FG 12:50 Greg Joseph 33 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:13 |
7 | 3 |
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TD 6:34 Tyrell Williams 45 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Mike Badgley Kick) 2 plays, 89 yards, 1:12 |
14 | 3 |
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TD 0:51 Tyrell Williams 29 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Mike Badgley Kick) 6 plays, 77 yards, 1:22 |
21 | 3 |
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FG 0:08 Greg Joseph 28 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 59 yards, 0:51 |
21 | 6 |
| THIRD QUARTER | LAC | CLE | |
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TD 11:49 Melvin Gordon 10 Yd Run (Mike Badgley Kick) 1 play, 10 yards, 0:05 |
28 | 6 |
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TD 3:12 Melvin Gordon 11 Yd Run (Mike Badgley Kick) 11 plays, 81 yards, 7:10 |
35 | 6 |
| FOURTH QUARTER | LAC | CLE | |
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TD 12:26 David Njoku 1 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Baker Mayfield Pass to Antonio Callaway for Two-Point Conversion) 7 plays, 42 yards, 1:50 |
38 | 14 |
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FG 4:19 Mike Badgley 44 Yd Field Goal 5 plays, -1 yard, 2:37 |
38 | 14 |
Credit: ESPN
Standout Players
Tyrell Williams: Racking in three receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns, Tyrell Williams was the perfect deep threat that the Chargers needed today. Williams even came down with a 50-50 ball versus triple coverage that resulted in a 45-yard touchdown.
Desmond King: Known as a great run-stopping cornerback, Desmond King racked two interceptions on the day which played a big role in the Chargers dismantling of Cleveland’s hope.
Melvin Gordon: By the end of this game, Melvin Gordon had 18 carries for 132 yards and three touchdowns. Averaging 7.3 yards per game, the Browns had no answer for Los Angeles’ running attack. If Gordon continues this dominance, he will enjoy easily the best season of his career.
Players That Struggled
Baker Mayfield: Honestly I could have put the entire Browns roster on this list but because Mayfield is the quarterback, we’ll discuss his struggles. Through four quarters of play, Mayfield finished 22-46 for 238 yards, two interceptions and one touchdown which came in garbage time. Now obviously Mayfield is a very young player and he’s going to have some rookie struggles, but if Cleveland wants to compete for a playoff spot this year, Mayfield is going to have to step up.
Travis Baker is a Staff Writer for Full Press Coverage Sports Media. He covers the Los Angeles Chargers. Follow him on Twitter @SportsFollower0
