The Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) currently sit atop the AFC West standings and are trying to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. On Sunday, the Chargers will host Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns (3-1). The Browns have the top rushing attack in the NFL with their backfield duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. However, the Chargers’ wide receiver tandem of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams have combined for 600 receiving yards this season. You can stream the action in select markets on Paramount+.
Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles is a 2.5-point home favorite in the latest Browns vs. Chargers odds at Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is 47. Sunday’s matchup can be seen live on CBS and, in select markets, streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan.
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How to watch Browns vs. Chargers
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 10
- Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- TV: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
Week 5 picks for Chargers vs. Browns
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For Browns vs. Chargers, the model predicts that Cleveland will cover as a 2.5-point underdog. Cleveland needs to take as much pressure off of Mayfield as possible, and the best way to do that is to pound the ball in the run game. Mayfield sustained a labrum injury in his non-throwing shoulder on Sept. 19 against Houston, and he was clearly limited last week against Minnesota.
Rather than exposing Mayfield to further injury, the Chargers should expect a healthy dose of Chubb and Hunt. Los Angeles has given up 558 rushing yards to opponents this season, but only two touchdowns. Keeping Mayfield upright in the pocket is just as important as keeping Chargers QB Justin Herbert off the field, and SportsLine’s model projects that Chubb and Hunt will combine for 25 carries and 137 yards.
The Chargers are tied for fifth-fewest sacks allowed, but Cleveland’s defense is tied for most in the NFL with 14. The model predicts the Browns will generate pressure on Herbert throughout the game, resulting in Cleveland covering the spread in well over 50 percent of simulations.
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