Chargers Hang on to Beat Browns 30–28 After Coach’s Gamble

Denzel Ward (21) of the Cleveland Browns tackles Austin Ekeler (30) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, on Oct. 9, 2022. Jason Miller/Getty Images

CLEVELAND—Rookie Cade York missed a 54-yard field goal with 11 seconds left as Los Angeles held on for a 30–28 victory over the Cleveland Browns after Chargers coach Brandon Staley inexplicably gambled on a fourth down.

York’s kick sailed right and allowed the Chargers (3–2) to escape with a win Staley tried to give away on Oct. 9.