Herbert’s 398 Yards, Ekeler 3 TDs Lead Chargers Over Browns

Herbert’s 398 Yards, Ekeler 3 TDs Lead Chargers Over Browns
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler scores a touchdown past Cleveland Browns free safety John Johnson (43) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., on Oct. 10, 2021. AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian
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INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Austin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining, as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.

Justin Herbert had his record 11th 300-yard game with 398 yards passing and tied a career-high with four touchdowns. Mike Williams had 165 receiving yards and caught two TD passes for the Chargers, off to their first 4-1 start since 2014.