Dawgs By Nature
Cleveland is looking to hit the bye with a two-game winning streak. Can the Chargers derail those plans? Here is everything you need to know about the game.
The Cleveland Browns close out a three-game home stand on Sunday when they host the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Browns reminded everyone last week that there is nothing wrong with head coach Kevin Stefanski’s offense that a mostly competent quarterback can’t fix. Quarterback Jameis Winston made his standard knucklehead plays that would have cost Cleveland the win if Baltimore’s defensive backs were not substandard, but he also hit the biggest touchdown pass of the season at the end of the game, so all is good.
The win helped the Browns keep their playoff hopes at least in the realm of possibility, and putting up another win before heading into a much-needed bye week would be a nice way to kick off the month of November.
The Chargers are part of a group of AFC teams that are in the middle of the pack, and quarterback Justin Herbert has started to heat up a bit in recent weeks. So while the Chargers may not be good, the Browns are in no place to take anything for granted.
It’s Browns vs. Chargers in downtown Cleveland, and here is everything you need to know about the game.
Records: Cleveland is 2-6. Los Angeles is 4-3.
Kickoff: 1 p.m.
Stadium: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: CBS
Announcers: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, and Aditi Kinkhabwala (sideline reporter)
Radio: 850 ESPN Cleveland, 92.3 The Fan WKRK, 98.5 WNCX, 89.1 FM La Mega (Español)
Announcers: Andrew Siciliano, Nathan Zegura, and Je’Rod Cherry (sideline reporter)
Last meeting: The Chargers won the last meeting, 30-28, in Week 5 of the 2022 season.
First meeting: The Chargers won the first meeting, 27-10, on November 1, 1970.
All-time series: The Chargers lead the all-time series, 19-9-1. The Browns have lost four in a row to the Chargers, but have split the last four meetings in Cleveland.
Weather: 61 degrees and partly cloudy, with a 15 percent chance of rain. Winds from the east/southeast at 10 mph. (weather.com)
Uniform: The Browns are keeping it stylish this week with brown jerseys and orange pants:
Injury report: Browns - Out: Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck), and linebacker Jordan Hicks (elbow, triceps). Questionable: Cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion), and linebacker Khaleke Hudson (ankle). Chargers - Out: Cornerback Kristian Fulton (hamstring), and wide receiver Brenden Rice (shoulder). Doubtful: Tight end Stone Smartt (ankle). Questionable: Defensive end Joey Bosa (hip), wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (groin), and linebacker Denzel Perryman (toe).
The line: Browns are +1 to +1.5 on the various betting apps.
